Residential Education Provision (REP) Manager at Valence School

Valence School; Westerham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life cover

Well-being sessions

Retail discounts

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Refreshments

Professional development

Job summary

Valence School seeks an experienced Residential Education Provision Manager to lead our residential provision supporting children and young people with complex needs. You will oversee designated home living areas, ensuring top-quality care, development opportunities, and close collaboration with education and therapeutic teams.

You will manage rotas, day-to-day operations and uphold safeguarding standards, with a focus on building positive relationships with students, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience leading residential education or care teams with complex needs.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to implement care standards.
• Experience managing rotas and day-to-day operations in residential settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee designated home living areas to ensure high standards of care and student development.
• Collaborate with education and therapeutic teams for a joined-up approach.
• Lead and manage rotas, day-to-day operations, and staff supervision.
• Promote safeguarding and compliance with relevant care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Safeguarding

Complex needs experience

Education

Level 5 Leadership

Job description

About this Role

'GOLDEN HELLO PAYMENT OF £500*

We are seeking an experienced and motivated professional to join our residential provision as Residential Education Provision Manager, supporting children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning difficulties. This is a key role within our residential team, responsible for overseeing designated home living areas and ensuring the highest standards of care, support and student development are consistently delivered.

Key Responsibilities:

You will play a central role in creating a nurturing, structured and aspiring environment where students can develop independence, life skills and confidence as they prepare for adulthood. Working closely with education and therapeutic teams, you will ensure a joined-up approach that enables students to thrive both in and beyond the classroom.

About You:

We are looking for a committed and skilled professional who has experience working with children and young people with complex needs. You will demonstrate strong leadership, team management and communication skills and have experience of managing rotas and of day-to-day operations. Proven experience within a residential, care or education provision will be evident and you will have a strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant care standards.

Experience within a specialist or SEND setting and a Level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management would be advantageous but is not essential (you must be willing to undertake and complete the Level 5 qualification if not already completed).

You will be passionate about supporting young people to develop independence, life skills, and confidence and be able to demonstrate the ability to build positive, professional relationships with students, colleagues, and families.

Why Join Us:

• Generous pension scheme & life cover
• Staff well-being sessions and support
• Retail discounts and subsidised meals
• Free on-site parking and refreshments
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• On-going professional development and training opportunities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to further develop their career and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students.

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.

For shortlisted candidates references will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)

*Prorated for part time posts. Terms and Conditions apply.