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.

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ICT Technician Full Time - 37 hours per week - All Year Round £13.75 per hour - £26,524 gross p.a. 

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. 

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 below with the job description and person specification to complete the online application form.

If you have any questions, please contact the HR team on 01959 567841 or email vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk

Application closing date: 1 June 2025

Interview date: week commencing 9 June 2025

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Maintenance Supervisor 40 hours per week - All Year Round* - Monday to Friday £30, 747 actual 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 Maintenance Supervisor 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 deputise for the Site Manager in their absence.

You will have maintenance experience and general knowledge of building maintenance including relevant legislation and able to use a wide range of machinery and equipment.  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 will need a full driving licence for this post. There may be a requirement to work occasional evenings/weekends to assist with school events.

Please see the application pack below with the job description and person specification to complete the online application form.

If you have any questions, please contact the HR team on 01959 567841 or email vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk

Application closing date: 8 June 2025

Interview date: week commencing 16 June 2025

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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).