School Space
Careers at School Space
School Space aims to create thriving schools at the centre of thriving communities. We do this by partnering with schools across the UK to hire out their spaces in the evenings and weekends to a range of community groups. The income generated is used by our partner schools to improve educational outcomes and facilities for their students, in addition to building a stronger connection with the surrounding community.
Since we were founded as a social enterprise by two school students in 2011, we've grown to become a tight knit team of around 25 people who are united by a goal of changing the education sector for the better. We also have a fabulous remote team of over 200 Community Connectors who work at our partner schools in the evenings and weekends.
You will become part of a team who have generated over £7 million for schools, taken part in prestigious programs by top names such as Techstars and Goldman Sachs, and been recognised as one of Escape the City’s 100 best organisations to escape to, finalists in the UK’s best Social Enterprise award, and winners of Digital Agenda’s Impact Tech award.
From working directly with the founders, to regular training days, daily stand-ups and socials, we encourage all team members to contribute to our culture and aim to develop every team member at School Space. We are a fast paced work place with a friendly atmosphere - working at School Space will expose you to many new learning opportunities and a chance to have a say in the growth and development of a company striving to create a big impact. Our core values are Transparency, Positivity, Initiative, Community, Passion and Learning - and if selected to interview with us we will be assessing whether you evidence these.
Escape's take on School Space
School Space is a social enterprise helping schools to benefit from their property assets, generating an additional £1m in income for schools through renting out their spaces to the local community. They are on a mission to improve the education of children and young people by generating extra income for schools. A very worthy cause. We absolutely love their mission, to help schools be the best they can be and to help local communities thrive. They have a wonderfully flat structure, offer flexible working and have a team that is passionate about what they do. If that sounds like your cup of tea, have a look at their open roles.
Stats we are proud of
5.5m
Raised for schools
150k
Community users per month
Behind the scenes
Benefits & progressive ways of working
🌍 Flexible working
Working hours
Flex hours
Nomad friendly
UK - remote
🕰 Working hours & Paid time off
Compressed hours
Only work 9 in 10 days
What the team says
Best for...
(as reviewed by current employees)
* Employees annoymously reviewed this organisation as part of our Escape 100: Top Organisations to escape to campaign.
- PC
Paul-Bogdan Craioveanu
Jan 2021
I have been working here for 3+ years and although a lot of companies promise a "family feeling", School Space actually deliveres on it. Management actually manages and all the staff are nice, helpful and a really pleasure to work with. You'll also gain such an amazing relationship with your customers so much so that because they're part of your community, you'll see them around town and they'll smile when they see you, spark up a conversation with you and you'll be left with such a nice warm feeling. I will forever recommend School Space to whoever wants to find a job. - IS
Ian Sawyer
Dec 2020
A company doing great things to help schools, and encouraging there staff to improve both themselves and the company - P
Piero
Dec 2020
School Space enables schools to race much needed funds by renting the schools facilities.
The company is extremely supportive especially during the pandemic, they always kept in touch and made everyone feel valued.
There is a great relationship between every member of the staff and management, there are always opportunities to progress within the company.
Working for School Space doesn't just feel like an ordinary job because the company gives back to the community.
The company ensure you have plenty of training and support. There is always a team member oncall to give you advice and guidance so you never feel alone when your on shift.
This company offers great working hours and are flexible. This means you can have a good work and home balance.
The company directors enthusiasm motivate every single member of the staff and makes them feel part of the succes.
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