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 (these posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).  

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ICT Helpdesk Technician

Full Time - 37 hours per week - All Year Round

£13.00 per hour - £25,077 gross p.a.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme & life cover, retail discounts, training opportunities, well-being sessions and free on-site parking

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to start a career working in ICT support and you will assist in the delivery of first line IT support throughout the school including deploying IT hardware and software to users.  You will need excellent interpersonal, communication and technical skills together with the ability to work accurately under pressure.  A good general education, computer literacy and a ‘can do’ attitude is required along with the ability to work well in a team.  Prior experience in an IT role is desirable. 

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. It is part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust.

We offer a supportive, friendly and rewarding working environment and every member of staff participates in enabling our students to learn and to aspire to achieve meaningful independence.

Please see the application pack to complete the online application form.

Application Closing Date: 19 January 2025

Interview date: w/c 27 January 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role.

If you have any questions, please contact the HR team : vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk

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SCHOOL CLEANER

Part Time : 30 hours per week : 7.30am to 2.00pm

Term Time + 4 weeks deep cleaning during holiday periods

£17,207 actual gross p.a.(£11.44 per hour)

Generous holiday, pension & life cover, retail discounts, subsidised meals, well-being sessions, free on site parking

Join our friendly Domestic Team in the picturesque setting of Valence School, located in Westerham, Kent.

As a School Cleaner you will be required to maintain the highest standard of cleanliness in our teaching, residential, office and clinical areas.  You will also be responsible for supervising the stock and inventory management.  You will be able to work confidently as part of a team and individually and be self-motivated, personable and have a proactive, positive attitude.  Ideally you will have knowledge of methods of cleaning different areas/surfaces and be aware of Health & Safety requirements.

Valence School is a Kent County Council Foundation residential and day Special School for students from age 4 to 19 with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning difficulties. We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT) and have a large, dedicated staff team of over 200 people providing specialist teaching, social care, therapies and nursing care.

Experience of cleaning in an educational or healthcare environment is desirable.  We offer a supportive, friendly working environment in a country school setting along with continuous training opportunities.

Please see the application pack to complete the online application form.

Application Closing Date: 31 January 2025

Interview date: w/c 10 February 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role.

If you have any questions, please contact the HR team : vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk

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General Maintenance Assistant

40 hours per week - Term Time Only + 2 weeks 

Set shift rota between 7.00am and 6.00pm

£12.00 per hour - £22,968 gross p.a.

Benefits include a generous pension scheme & life cover, retail discounts, training opportunities, well-being sessions and free on-site parking

As the General Maintenance Assistant you will join a growing, friendly team responsible for day to day maintenance issues within the school.  You will support the Site Manager & Facilities team to ensure the delivery of a safe and secure environment that is maintained and developed for all students, staff and visitors and ensure that all facilities are kept to a high standard of repair and appearance.

You will have experience of site maintenance and knowledge of relevant legislation. You will develop and maintain good working relationships, be pro-active and have a reliable attitude.  Self motivation and the ability to work with the minimum of supervision, a flexible approach and the ability to prioritise are required.  You must also have a full, clean driving licence for this post.

Valence School is a KCC Foundation residential and day Special School for children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties.  We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT).

Please see the application pack to complete the online application form.

We are recruiting on a rolling basis therefore, please submit your application as soon as possible.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role.

If you have any questions, please contact the HR team : vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk