Residential Education Provision (REP) Manager - Full-time

Valence School, Westerham

• Ref:KCC886-7021-209S
• Posted:22/07/2026
• Pay:£18.63 per hour - £35,532 actual gross p.a.
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:19/08/2026 at 23:45
• Interviews:Sept 2026

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GOLDEN HELLO PAYMENT OF £500*

Term Time Only - Set Shifts between 6am and 11pm to include one sleep-in shift per week as the on-call Manager

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.

Please visit our recruitment portal for the job description/person specification and to apply: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/119032/EDV-2026-VS-76588

We will be reviewing applications as they are submitted, therefore we strongly recommend applying early. Please be aware that the advert may close before the specified date depending on the number of applications received.

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.

Information about the school

Valence School is a KCC Foundation residential and day Special School for children and young people aged 4-19 with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties. Our school is unique within the maintained sector in the whole of southern England. We cater for students aged 4 to 19 and have both day and boarding places. We have a large site with high quality teaching, social care and health care facilities. A staff team of 200 people provides specialist teaching, social care, therapies and nursing care to an exceptionally high standard.

Our overall aim is to enable every child and young person to achieve meaningful independence. Students flourish in a supportive but challenging environment, making good educational progress and achieving a range of accreditation as they get older. There is excellent support to enable students to achieve functional communication, mobility and skills for daily living.

Valence School is a supportive environment and a rewarding place to work, and whether working directly with our students or in a school support role, every member of staff participates in enabling our students to learn and to aspire to achieve meaningful independence.

We are a Foundation Special School and are part of the Kent SEN Trust (KsENT), a cooperative trust of ten schools working together to improve outcomes for all the children and young people attending the schools.

The School works proactively with parents and external professionals to provide holistic support for every child and young person and always places children and young people at the centre of all decisions it takes and it has a relentless focus on achieving the best possible outcomes for every student.

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.

References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act)

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR Department
• Address:Westerham Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1QN
• Telephone: 01959 567841
• Email: vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• REP Manager JD Sept26
• REP Manager PS Sept26