Laurel House School - Maintenance Manager

Laurel House School is a brand new independent special school in Kent for young people aged 5 to 16 with Autism, or similar SEND, and social, emotional and mental health needs around their diagnosis. This includes high levels of anxiety, trauma and self-harm. We provide support for those where mainstream education has not been suitable and for those that may be considered as EBSA/EBSNA (emotional based school avoidance or non-attendance).

A great deal of care has been taken to ensure the school provides a nurturing, therapeutic, and stimulating environment adapted to the individual needs of our pupils so they feel safe, secure, and valued at all times. Barnwood Park School uses a trauma informed approach in all aspects of school life.

We offer a full academic pathway underpinned by vocational programmes, entry level qualifications and Functional Skills up to GCSE Level and pride ourselves on providing a bespoke, personalised curriculum for all of our learners, including a full therapy offer. As part of our wider curriculum offer, we provide opportunities for our pupils to engage in a variety of practical and off-site activities to promote independence and develop their life skills.

As our Maintenance Manager, you will play a crucial part in supporting the students by keeping the school safe and ensure the smooth running of the school by performing daily operational duties comprising of cleaning, janitorial tasks, maintenance tasks, providing support to the school and liaising with contractors and overseeing health and safety checks for the headteacher.

You will have a flexible and supportive approach to tasks and working patterns and be a positive team player. 

As a member of the school team, you will ensure school policies, processes and procedures are always followed, ensure high quality service delivery is always maintained and work effectively with all internal and external stakeholders.

We offer:
- Clear pay progression and professional development structure with support
- A range of development opportunities
- A full CPD programme
- Perkbox - for online discounts, rewards, health insurance, cycle to work scheme, free coffee and much more.
- Staff recognition awards
- Wellbeing and team days
- Company pension scheme
- A work environment which promotes kindness, respect, and safety.

If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact on students' lives through education, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role at The Willows School.

APPLICATION:
For more information and a recruitment pack please contact HR@rests-sen.uk