At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety initiatives in a vibrant special educational needs community.
- Company: Corbets Tey School, a supportive environment for students with complex needs.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to creating a nurturing and safe educational environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of students while ensuring their safety.
- Qualifications: Experience in health and safety management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 £ per year.
A Specialist College for Communication and Interaction is seeking a Health & Safety Manager required immediately (subject to interview and relevant checks). This is a permanent contract of 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, full-time role from 8:00am – 4:00pm plus 1 floating hour per week.
Corbets Tey School is a vibrant special educational needs (SEN) community operating across three sites. We support students aged 4 – 25 years with complex physical, medical, behavioural, and emotional needs. Our mission is to create a nurturing environment where every individual is celebrated and kept safe.
We are seeking a Health & Safety Manager with integrity and vigilance to lead our strategic and operational safety culture. As a member of the senior team, you will manage enhanced risks associated with complex SEN needs, ensuring safety arrangements support safeguarding, inclusion, and high-quality education.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to allocate workload and prioritise risk critical activity across all sites
- Strong leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work effectively with Governors, SLT and school staff
- Strong analytical, reporting and audit skills
- Calm, professional approach in high risk or emotionally complex environments
- Willingness to learn about our students, support them directly when needed, and embrace our special community
Knowledge
- Strong working knowledge of UK health & safety legislation
- Professional understanding of H&S and security issues within schools
- Understanding of school systems, procedures, and policies
- Up to date knowledge of legislation regarding the protection of children and young people
Experience & Qualifications
- Significant experience managing H&S in large, people-based settings and managing teams
- Evidence of high level H&S competence and a successful track record of compliance
- Experience in positive behaviour support, safeguarding, and moving & handling
- NEBOSH National General Certificate
- Level 6 related qualification (or willingness to train) or a Degree in H&S/Environmental Health
- IOSH Membership and ILM (or equivalent) leadership qualification
- Current UK driving licence and enhanced DBS clearance
Please see the full Health and Safety Manager Job Description by clicking on the button below. An application form should be completed via the Havering jobs website by clicking on the 'Apply Here' button below, by the closing date stated within this advert. Visits to the school are welcome by appointment. This post is exempt from the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced disclosure.
Closing date for applications: Sunday 8th March 2026 at 11:59pm
Interviews: Interviews will be arranged upon successful application. We reserve the right to close the job advert in advance of the specified closing date if a successful applicant is found. Please submit your application as early as possible.
Main Site - Harwood Hall Lane, Upminster, Essex RM14 2YQ
Main Site Telephone: 01708 225888
Avelon Site Telephone: 01708 222366
Main Site Email: office@corbetstey.havering.sch.uk
Avelon Site Email: office.avelon@corbetstey.havering.sch.uk
Health & Safety Manager employer: Corbetsteyschool
Corbets Tey School is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and students. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills in health and safety management while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people with complex needs. Located in Upminster, Essex, our vibrant community thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every team member feels valued and empowered.
