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Children's Support Service is a short stay provision (PRU) in Essex. A vacancy has arisen at our brand new purpose built site in Wickford for a site manager. You will be based in Wickford with some occasional need to visit our other sites, working over a split shift, 7am - 11:30 am and 2:30pm - 5:30pm (5pm on Fridays).
Our aim is to provide lasting, meaningful, and positive outcomes for children who are unable to access mainstream education.
We value the wellbeing of our staff and offer a supportive, well-resourced learning environment with a range of professional development opportunities. We are also proud to be a reflective Trauma Perceived Practice school.
This means that you will the opportunity to:
Receive a high level of support from dedicated, experienced colleagues
Work in a dynamic, diverse and enjoyable setting
Achieve a healthy work/life balance
The successful candidate will:
- Have a kind and compassionate, positive and flexible approach and be keen to work as part of the CSS team.
- Oversee the security, maintenance, cleaning and health and safety of the centre and grounds and work in partnership with our other site manager.
- The duties of this post require the postholder to be mobile, therefore a full driving licence and the use of a car with business insurance will be essential.
- Training can be provided where required.
Visits to our centre are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact 01268 552482 or emailoffice.wickford@css-essex.co.uk to arrange a visit.
Information about the School
The Children's Support Service is a short stay provision (PRU) in Essex. We have three main centres covering KS2-4 (in Wickford, Hadleigh and Basildon) as well as an Outreach Service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area, with bases in Basildon and Harlow.
Most of our students are referred to us due to difficulties they have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support.
We offer a wide range of subjects, including the core curriculum, as well as enhanced activities to provide an enriched learning experience. We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.
Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to achieve their full potential.
CSS staff benefit from our subscription to the "Education Support Partnership", which provides mental health and wellbeing support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.
Information about the School
The Children’s Support Service is a short stay provision (PRU) in Essex. We have two main centres covering KS2-4 (in Wickford and Basildon) as well as an Outreach Service which works to support students, staff and schools in the local area, with bases in Basildon and Harlow.
Most of our students are referred to us due to difficulties they have faced in school; many come with additional needs and require academic, emotional and social support.
We offer a wide range of subjects, including the core curriculum, as well as enhanced activities to provide an enriched learning experience. We collaborate with schools and professionals who need our support, and aim to reintegrate students back into mainstream education or prepare them for other lifelong learning opportunities.
Our staff create positive, safe, caring and supportive learning environments, helping to inspire every child to achieve their full potential.
CSS staff benefit from our subscription to the "Education Support Partnership", which provides mental health and well-being support services for all staff, including 24/7 access to advice, support and counselling for our whole team.
Please note that car insurance including "business use" is required.