The Role

44 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 20:30 – 7:30)

Term Time Only – 39 Weeks per year

Required: ASAP

Linden Lodge School is a leading provider of education for visually-impaired children and young people aged 2 – 19 years. We are constantly building and growing our provision and an opportunity to join our highly motivated and skilled team as a Waking Night Manager has become available with our residential unit, Richley House

This is an opportunity for someone who is passionate about transforming young peoples’ lives, promoting independence and has a desire to develop their career in a Special School setting. You'll be managing a small team of colleagues committed to providing high quality support to the children and young people within the residential unit. The postholder will have experience of coordinating and managing shifts within a residential setting, be able to make calm, balanced judgements and be a role model for providing high quality, personalised care for the students within Richley House.

An NVQ Level 5 in Residential Childcare Management or equivalent is essential for this role.

We can offer you:

• Personalised induction programme
• A positive and supportive team within Richley House

-       A staff wellbeing programme which includes:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Free local gym membership
• End of term staff awards
• Weekly art and Pilates classes

Linden Lodge School is a very special place to work and staff wellbeing and career progression is very important to us. In addition to our Staff wellbeing programme you will be provided with tailored in-house and external training appropriate to your needs and interests.

If you would like more information: For an informal discussion about this role, please contact the school on 0208 7880107 or e-mail head@lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 

You can also download an application and details from the school website https://www.lindenlodge.wandsworth.sch.uk/vacancies

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

Closing Date: 03 January 2021 (at noon)

Shortlisting: 04 January 2021

Interview Date: TBC

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.

CVs are not accepted.

Linden Lodge School

61, Princes Way,

Wimbledon Park,

SW19 6JB

Tel: 020 8788 0107

Headteacher: Deborah Rix

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils