Site Manager, Colchester Hub

Our Way of LIFE

At LIFE Education Trust our Purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish’ and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.

To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: ‘Courageous Optimism’, ‘Boundless Creativity’ & ‘Heartfelt Compassion’. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.

We are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing excellent learning environments, making our schools the best they can be and having a positive impact in the community. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference.

The Life Education Trust are looking for a self-motivated and practical person to take on the role of Site Manager across our 4 schools, Fordham All Saints, Holy Trinity Eight Ash Green, Chappel Primary and Langenhoe C P School.

The Site Manager plays a vital part in our schools by ensuring that the buildings are safe and ready for teaching and learning to take place. 

We are a group of small rural primary schools, with building ranges from Victorian to modern day, we also have Forest school areas.

This role will suit someone who is organised, practical and friendly and who will have a flexible approach to their work and the ability to work independently. They will liaise with contractors and tradesman as well as students and staff. They will have strong DIY and handyman skills, e.g. decorating, carpentry, plumbing and be willing to learn how to use the systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for making sure the site is safe, secure, well maintained.

Ideally, you will:

possess an awareness of COSHH, Safe Manual Handling practices and Health & Safety and have prior experience of working within a similar setting. (Although, this is not essential.)

Full driving licence and use of your own car is essential as you may be required to attend the more than one school in a working day.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, if you would like to visit any of the schools please contact the People Support Officer on 01206735267, and she will be able to arrange school visits.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return you will be working with friendly colleagues in a stimulating and welcoming learning environment.