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We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and caring person to join the staff team as our Site Manager.
This is an important and responsible position and, as a minimum, applicants should demonstrate the following qualities and skills: · A firm commitment to the academy and its appearance and presentation · Capable in DIY with the ability to make repairs and undertake general maintenance

· An understanding of and ability to implement Health & Safety procedures as required by legislation

· Able to manage cleaning staff and liaise with contractors

· A reasonable standard of ICT skills
Duties will include locking and unlocking of the premises, being a primary key holder, attending call outs, being available for lettings of the premises outside normal school hours, cleaning, maintaining stocks of cleaning materials, porterage and operating and monitoring heating plant equipment and swimming pool.
Pioneer School is located in Basildon, Essex and in June 2012 became part of the Academies Enterprise Trust (AET). Pioneer is a very successful special school providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 to 19 with Complex Learning Difficulties. In January 2009 the school moved to new purpose built premises, which were further extended in September 2011 to provide even more specialist spaces. The school now has facilities that are second to none within the UK and we are regularly visited or consulted on matters of special school design.
As the sponsor, AET believes that all young people deserve to become world-class learners - to learn, enjoy, succeed and thrive in a first rate educational environment with the best facilities, the best teaching and the most up-to-date resources available to them. In each of the AET academies, you will benefit from visionary, inspirational and dynamic leadership and be empowered to develop your own skills with access to world-class CPD and Talent Management programmes. You will also be offered membership of a Health Cash Plan, Vehicle Affinity Scheme, Cycle2work, Childcare Vouchers and Westfield Rewards.

For an informal discussion about the post or to arrange a visit, please contact the academy on 01268 243300. The role is due to commence as soon as possible and interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 22 May 2015. Closing date: Monday 11 May 2015 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Each of the academies within the AET is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts.
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Information about the School

We are a successful, purpose built, mixed special school providing for children and young people between the ages of 3 – 19 with severe and complex learning difficulties.

With the exception of those pupils occasionally admitted in the Foundation Stage on an assessment basis all pupils have a statement of special educational need, falling principally into the categories of severe and complex or profound and multiple. A smaller number of students have moderate learning difficulties and a significant number have an additional diagnosis of autism.

The school experiences a variable pattern of referrals and admissions and whilst it is usual for children to be admitted at the Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1 age there are a significant number of children that are admitted at other ages. Admissions also take place regularly throughout the school year.

Although the catchment area for the school extends beyond the geographical boundaries of Basildon the vast majority of pupils live in the local area.

In January 2009 the school moved to new purpose built premises, which were further extended in September 2011 to provide even more specialist spaces. The school now has facilities that are second to none within the UK and we are regularly visited or consulted on matters of special school design.

Our vision is to continue developing and improving the quality of provision available to our students and our Academy Council, parents and staff are enthusiastic and committed to the proposed plans. We believe that our proposals will enhance the education and quality of life for the children and young people currently in the school and lead to better outcomes for them in adult life.

Our most recent successful Ofsted inspection recognised that we are an Outstanding school, commenting 'The quality of education for pupils with profound and multiple special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is excellent. Pupils thrive in this high-quality learning environment. '

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.