The job itself
We currently have a vacancy for a permanent full-time or part-time (job share) Site Manager for the School, working either 37 hours per week (full-time) or 22.5 hours per week (part-time job share - days to be agreed).
The successful applicant will be responsible for site security, health and safety checks, basic maintenance/decoration, management of boilers, basic grounds maintenance, assisting staff with porterage, room set-up for performances/extra-curricular clubs, opening the school for out of school activities and liaising with contract workers on site. He/she will ensure the site functions efficiently and effectively and is safe and well-maintained for the children, staff and visitors.
We are looking to recruit someone who has good basic knowledge of maintenance/DIY - experience of caretaking/site management would be desirable. The successful applicant will need to meet the physical demands of the role, have an understanding of the importance of health and safety and be willing to learn and undergo further training related to this role, should it be necessary. We are keen to recruit a new member of staff who is willing to work as part of our school team, has a flexible attitude to work, has a friendly/polite manner, is able to recommend improvements to the site and who would be able to communicate well with those people who are part of school life: the children, parents, staff, contractors and visitors to the school.
Hours: 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday (throughout the year)
6.30 am-11 am and 2.30 pm-5.30 pm (5.00 pm on Fridays)
(NB Some overtime may be required.)
OR
22.5 hours per week over 3 days to be agreed (throughout the year)
6.30 am-11.00 am and 2.30 pm-5.30 pm
(NB Some overtime may be required.)
Salary: NJC SCP 6 (£23,893 pa pro rata)
Annual Leave: 23 days per year, plus 3 statutory days, plus bank holidays (pro rata if part-time)
Start Date: 1st August 2024
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed information on what this role entails. If you have any further questions, please contact our School Business Manager, Debbie Carvalho, by email or telephone.
How to Apply
Full details of the vacancy and an application form are available on our website. The application form may either be completed online and emailed to the above email address OR printed off, completed and posted to Debbie Carvalho, at the school.
Please note that we do not accept CVs in lieu of a completed application form. Two references will be taken up, ideally before interview, for all interviewees and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be carried out for the successful applicant.
Safeguarding
Edukos Trust and Swanland Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees/volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Please see our Child Protection and other Policies on our school website by following this link . Please note, online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks.