Hub Manager - Maternity

Woodlands; Ashford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ashford is seeking a Hub Manager to oversee the daily operations of The Hub, ensuring students receive the necessary support to achieve their best outcomes. The ideal candidate will display confidence and empathy, have experience working with children, and possess strong organizational skills. Expertise in Special Educational Needs (SEND) is desirable, and the roles includes some management responsibilities. This position offers a unique working environment with various staff benefits including discounts through Kent Rewards.

Benefits

Discounts with Kent Rewards

IT device provided for staff

Discounts at on-site nursery

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is essential.
• Some management experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of working with outside agencies is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily running of The Hub.
• Manage students accessing interventions.
• Lead on all Reboot programmes to prevent exclusions.

Skills

Empathy

Organizational skills

Inspiring others

Decisive action

Capacity for hard work

Education

Qualification in SEND provision

Job description

Hub Manager (maternity)

Required for March 2026

Salary: NJC Scale S01, Points 23-28, £31,698 - £36,042

39 hours per week term time plus 5 working days in the holidays

Are you confident and empathetic, passionate about ensuring that students of all abilities achieve their best outcomes? We are looking for an organised and efficient manager to support the work of our department. The successful candidate will oversee day to day running of The Hub managing students accessing interventions or students not in lessons who are working in The Hub.

The successful candidate will work alongside our Assistant SENCO and our Director of Inclusion, ensuring our students access appropriate support to meet their full potential. They will lead on all Reboot programmes following alternative to exclusions (ATE) and exclusion or as a preventative before such issues. A qualification in SEND provision is desirable though not essential as training will be given to the right candidate. Knowledge and experience of working with outside agencies would be an advantage.

Applicants should have experience working with children. Some management experience is desirable but not essential. They should have the ability to inspire others, be decisive and ensure impact. A capacity for sustained hard work is vital.

We seek to develop our staff through a professional growth model and treat everyone as an individual; we value personal strengths and qualities. Our school is set in a 55 acre site midway between London and the Channel Ports. You will enjoy a unique working environment in the heart of the Weald of Kent including discounts and offers with Kent Rewards. All teaching and Learning Support staff are provided with an IT device. There is also a nursery based on the school site which offers discounts to Trust Staff.

Closing date: 11th January 2026 however an early application is encouraged as we review applications as we receive them.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community. Tenterden Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).