About Us

Hours: 32 Hours per week

Working Pattern: Term Time Only plus 2 Weeks - 41 Weeks per year 

Start Date: ASAP

Do you want to make a positive contribution to a young person’s life?

Do you have a passion for enabling your team to reach its potential?

Are you committed to continuing professional development?

Do you want to work for an organisation that promotes best practice and values it’s staff?

We are currently seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, proactive and hard-working Residential Team Leader to manage and supervise staff within our residential provision. 

As the Team Leader, you will motivate children and staff to reach their full potential through positive role modelling, mentoring, planning and breaking down of barriers. The postholder will also have experience of coordinating and managing shifts within a residential or similar setting and possesses previous experience working with Children and Young People.

Our ideal candidate will be experienced in working within children’s residential care, a good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in a residential setting and an ability to build positive relationships with young people and staff. Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a similar setting would also be an advantage. 

Candidates must possess a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification) or be willing to undertake the qualification

We can offer you:

•    Personalised induction programme

•    A positive and supportive team

•    A staff wellbeing programme 

If you would like more information about this role, please contact the school on 0208 7880107 to arrange an informal discussion.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 

You can also download an application and details from the school website http://www.lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk/75/staff-vacancies/cat/7/linden-lodge-school

Completed applications should be emailed to: hradministrator@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk. 

Closing Date: 28 July 2024 (at noon)

Shortlisting: 29 July 2024

Interview Date: 02 August 2024

Linden Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, an enhanced DBS will be required.

At Linden Lodge we recognise our people are a great strength, we consider the diverse talents they bring to our workforce and are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy in advance of the closing date if there is a good level of response. We recommend applicants submit applications as early as possible.  We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School

61 Princes Way 

London 

SW19 6JB

Telephone: 020 8788 0107

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils