Overview and Responsibilities
Site Manager
Location: Tokers Green, Reading Salary - Up to £30,638.40 p.a. Full time permanent position, starting September 2024
Closing date: 8th March 2024
Aurora Rowan School
Part of the Aurora Group, Aurora Rowan School in Tokers Green, Reading, Berkshire is due to open in November 2024, supporting young people aged 6 -16 with a diagnosis of Autism spectrum disorder, moderate to Severe Learning needs and associated difficulties, who require an individualised, specialist approach.
We are a passionate team that put the opportunity to provide?the best possible outcomes for our children and young people in their preparation for adult life?at the centre of all we do and our decision making. At Aurora Rowan School it is our aim to raise standards by promoting a school ethos which is underpinned by core values. These values support the development of the whole child as an effective and engaged learner within a calm, caring, happy and purposeful atmosphere The support we will provide enables each of our students to engage and progress at their own level within a learning environment designed to help them achieve their full potential as they reach adulthood.
We are looking for team members who feel they can demonstrate our values.
Staff at Aurora Rowan:
- Value all the children.
- Display great patience and listen carefully to children.
- Focus on and emphasise the positive.
- Face reality and help pupils to come to terms with difficult issues as they arise, such as death.
- Only disapprove of poor behaviour, never the child.
- Try to make time for one another.
- Are mutually supportive.
- Speak quietly and avoid shouting.
- Are valued by the governors and the community.
- Have a good sense of humour.
- Communicate with parents to ensure that they appreciate the school's values and to ensure that there is a common understanding.
In order for the school's purpose to be effective and for the values to be meaningful to the pupils, the staff understand that the basic needs of children are:
- To be loved.
- To feel secure and know clearly what is expected of them.
- To be valued.
- To have a balance of activities - active/passive; quiet/talking; communicating/reflective; taught skills/exploratory work.
- To have help to develop relationships.
- To develop self-awareness and a knowledge of the world outside of themselves.
- To have creative experiences, including external exploration and internal reflection.
- To be fully involved in the process of education.
Opportunity
We are currently looking to recruit a?Site Manager?to join our expanding team and work alongside the School Business Manager to aid the smooth running of the school.?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new venture in a school that will grow with you. You will be a part of the Brand-New School set up. It is an opportunity for you to help shape the provision and develop the school to be the best that it can be.
Job Summary
The Site Manager is responsible for ensuring that all matters relating to the continuous operation, maintenance and cleanliness of the buildings, grounds and equipment are managed in such a way that ensures a high-quality site service is provided at all times thus ensuring the safeguarding, health, safety and general well-being of all those accessing the site.
By working with the central estates department, the Site Manager will also support the development of the services through site expansion projects and integrating new/developed buildings.
The site includes 3 buildings, lawned area, playground, ancient woodland and fields. It is planned for outdoor learning to be provided as a regular activity and some creative carpentry and gardening skills would be beneficial.
The support services teams are an essential pillar in enabling the children and young adults to achieve their full potential.
Skills and Qualifications
Flexibility and sensitivity to the needs of a wide range of users with complex needs is essential. Understands