Site Assistant
The Compass School
London Road, Romford, Essex RM7 9NX
Site Assistant
Salary: Scale 2 Points 3 - 4
Contract Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract term: Permanent
Start date: 14th August 2023 or as available
This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new special school, part of the Unity Schools Partnership multi-academy trust, which opens in September 2023. You will have the chance to join the founding team of the school, contributing to shaping provision to transform the lives of generations of children: you will make the difference and be the difference.
The Compass School is being set up to educate young people between the ages of 8-16 who have a wide range of social, emotional and mental health needs. Many of the pupils may also be on the Autistic Spectrum. The school serves a catchment area that covers Havering and its neighbouring boroughs.
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious team-player to assist with the school’s site and make sure our state of the art building and grounds are maintained and enhanced to meet the needs of our community.
You will work in collaboration with site colleagues at St Edward’s Academy to provide a comprehensive service to ensure the school site operates efficiently, safely and showcases our values – Success, Teamwork, Aspiration and Resilence.
You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team as an important member of the founding team of the school.
The school is part of a collaborative, forward thinking Academy Trust of 32 schools. The school will also be adding to our network of special schools, alongside Sir Peter Hall School, Bury St Edmunds, Sir Bobby Robson School, Ipswich, The Bridge School, Ipswich and Churchill Special School, Haverhill.
You will be supported in your role by experienced special education leaders who will be available to offer and advice and guidance as the school moves forward.
Significant training and development are available through opportunities for professional development, research, teacher training and collaboration between schools and across phases.
For more information, to arrange a visit or an informal discussion about the role please contact the Headteacher: cwensley@unitysp.co.uk
To apply, please visit https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/210119HSJ
Closing Date: Friday 9th June 2023
Interviews: Friday 9th June 2023
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.
In line with safer recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs. Failure to complete an application form satisfactorily may result in not being shortlisted for the post.
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.
We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.
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