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Premises Manager required for our brand new school in Chelmsford.
This position will be part-time from November 24 progressing to full-time as required.
Local Government Pay Scale 6, Points 13-17
Full time salary is between£26,873 to £28,770 per year.
Closing Date 31 August 2024 (We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role)
Dear Candidate
Thank you for your interest in this post. The Hawthorns School opened its doors in January 2023, for children with autism. We are in temporary accommodation, and preparing to move into the permanent purpose-built school in January 2025 when we will expand our provision to 50 pupils in KS2 and KS3. Then, in September 2025 we will complete our final stage of growth to 70 pupils which will include KS4.
This is a unique opportunity. We are now ready to recruit a skilled Site Manager to join us to support the transition into our new school. Could this be you?
We are looking for a resilient and collaborative team player to join our school community who works hard, has a desire to learn, is adaptable and has a 'can do' attitude. Are you someone who embraces a challenge, has a sense of humour and can laugh at daily absurdities that are faced in a new provision?
The Hawthorns is one of a community of Special Schools, supported by the well-established and highly regarded SEAX Trust. The Trust respects and trusts each school to evolve its unique identity, whilst providing layers of support and networking at all professional levels. Together, in close partnership with Essex Local Authority, The Hawthorns School could not be in a better position to continue fulfilling its aims of personal growth, participation and preparation. Do consider joining us in achieving our goal.
Please do come and visit to discuss the role further and get a feel for the site.
Contact: Carrie Massey on 01245 207607 carrie.massey@thehawthornsschool.com
Information about the School
The Hawthorns School is a brand new school for autistic young people in Chelmsford and is the fifth school in the SEAX Trust. The Hawthorns School opened in temporary accommodation in January 2023, and will move into a brand new school building on the old St Peter’s School site, in January 2025.
The provision at the school will cater for pupils who have a diagnosis of autism and will offer a full-time education with a focus on social communication, emotional regulation and relationship-building while, at the same time, offering a broad and balanced range of curriculum subjects, including literacy and numeracy.
Pupils will be aged 7-16 and will have an EHCP. There will be ten residential places available for pupils from Monday to Thursday each school week. These will be managed by the school and will enhance the day curriculum offer.
Our Vision and Ethos for The Hawthorns
We have established a school which embodies the ethos, vision and values of the SEAX Trust and the other schools in the Trust (Thriftwood School & College, Langham Oaks School, Grove House School and Kingswode Hoe School).
The Hawthorns’ mission:
Our mission is to provide a personalised and imaginative curriculum designed to develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to build the basis for a purposeful and fulfilling adult life for young people with autism. Through outstanding teaching and secure relationships, pupils will gain the confidence to communicate effectively, acquire appropriate accreditation for next steps forward, learn core skills for life, develop healthy relationships, self-advocate,
contribute to their community and keep themselves safe.