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At Cavendish Education, we see past the labels associated with learning differences and instead see the young person and their potential. Now in our eighth year of operation, we have 11 schools and a range of exciting opportunities as we continue to expand to meet the needs of more young people.
Cavendish Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of having the right to live and work in the UK and be prepared to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with previous employers.
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Deputy Headteacher
Location: Abingdon House School, Purley
Start Date: April 2023
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent
Apply by: Wednesday 7th December (interviews WB 12th December)
Salary: Circa £70,000 per annum
Description:
Cavendish Education are seeking to appoint a Deputy Headteacher to join our new school (Abingdon House School, Purley) opening in 2023.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to have a significant and long lasting impact on a new school. The post holder will contribute towards the development of a vision and will play a pivotal role in creating a culture in which staff and students can thrive.
Prior to a full school opening, the successful candidate will be instrumental in developing effective systems, policies and procedures and a broad and balanced curriculum offer. The post holder will have the opportunity to help build a team that they believe will deliver the quality service we are striving for. On opening the post holder will be responsible for the day to day management of the school and the pastoral care of the students.
In return, we can offer:
Access to the Cavendish Pension Scheme, a school laptop, a free lunch (once the school opens to students), access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a commitment to effective CPD and a staff well-being programme.
To apply, please download the attached application form and submit it to Jonathan Mansell, Headteacher at
Residential
Support Worker
Location: Gretton School
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £18,221.99
Hours:
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Early shift 07.00 -16.00 Monday through to and including Friday.
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Late shift 14.30 - 22.30 Monday through to and including Thursday night.
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Sleep in duty as required in line with Rota. Cover waking nights if required.
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Term time only
Note: Staff currently work 1 week of early shift followed by 1 week of late shift and so on. There is no requirement to work weekends or school holidays.
Description:
We are looking for exceptional people to work with our exceptional students. We are recruiting a Residential Support Worker to work in a friendly and supportive boarding environment where your input will be key in achieving positive outcomes for our young people. Our warm and homely boarding houses allow young people to stay at Gretton from Monday to Friday during term time. Our focus is on making sure each young person feels safe and cared for. A maximum of three young people live together in a house or bungalow within the school grounds.
Teaching Assistant
Location: Gretton School
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £17,421.99
Description:
We are looking for exceptional people to work with our exceptional students. We are recruiting Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible. The successful candidates will have the ability to support teaching across either the primary or secondary ages.
Bursar
(Trinity School & College and Ripplevale)
Location: Hybrid working across Waterloo Place London, Schools and working from home
Reporting to: Principal (South East Region)
Responsible for / Location: Trinity School & College (Based in Rochester) and Ripplevale School (both sites – Broadstairs & Ripple)
Functional links to:
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Cavendish Finance Director
Main Purpose:
The Bursar is responsible for strategic management of both school finances. They are responsible to the governing body for the conduct of the financial affairs, business management and material
state of the school; and to the Head Teachers of each school for day-to-day administration.
This includes:
To oversee the effective management of the day-to-day operation of the financial systems
at the schools.
Management of other Finance staff (as appropriate) at the schools including guidance and
training
Work within the framework provided by the school’s policies and procedures to fulfil the
general aims and objectives of the schools and to carry out the role outlined in the job
description to the highest level.
Group Financial Controller
(Cavendish Education)
Location: Hybrid working across Waterloo Place London, Schools and working from
home
Reporting to: Cavendish Education Finance Director
Functional links to:
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Bursars/Finance team at school
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Group MD
Summary of the role:
Working across the group, including at Waterloo Place London, the current and prospective Cavendish schools, and remotely, the role holder will work alongside the Finance Director. This individual will help to drive the finance function forwards ensuring that systems and processes are fit for purpose, supporting the finance teams in the schools, and that we serve our stakeholders inside and outside the business in a timely and professional manner.
4 key elements to the role:
Financial control and business planning - Provide effective management of the day-to-day
operation of the financial systems at Central Support driving an efficient and accurate month-
end and year-end close process, ensuring good visibility and insight over the Group’s results.
Capex control – manage the capital requests and budgeting processes
Acquisition and Integration support - Support to the Finance Director with the funding,
assessment and integration of acquisitions and start-ups
Business Partnering – supporting the schools with projects and finance activities as required.
Therapeutic Boarding Staff
Location: Wilds Lodge School
Working hours:
• Monday - Thursday 3:00pm to 10:00pm
• Friday 8:00am to 3.30pm
• Sunday 5.30pm to to 10.00pm
• Term time only
Salary: £22,000 Actual Salary (plus 12 weeks paid annual leave during school holidays).
£2,000 - £3,000 relocation package available
Contract type: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Description:
We are looking for people who are child centred and have a real care and desire to help improve the
lives of our young people. If you are interested in joining us, regardless of experience or
qualifications, please get in touch on the details listed below.
We are excited to offer the opportunity to join our wonderful school and work with our exceptional
students. We are currently recruiting for Therapeutic boarding staff to work in a friendly and
supportive environment where your input will be key in achieving positive outcomes for our young
people. The appointed person will be expected to make a real and positive impact to the lives of
children who have a range of care needs (SEMH/AHD), life experiences and personalities that makes every day varied and interesting. If you have a caring nature, a natural interest in people and want to make a difference then this just might be the job for you.