Site Manager

Job Overview - The Role

35 hours per week, overtime may be required

Hours: Monday to Friday 11:00am to 19:00pm (1-hour break)

All year round, non-residential.

Annual holiday entitlement 33 days (including bank holidays). Holidays to be taken during school closure dates.

We are a committed and supportive school with a strong inclusive ethos, where children are at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to become part of our close community and to take pride in the upkeep and presentation of our beautiful Victorian school.

We wish to appoint a conscientious, pro-active and hard-working Premises Officer. You will maintain excellent, friendly and professional relationships with children, staff and visitors and keep the school safe, clean and in good repair. This position is available to start as soon as possible. Any job offer is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, references/health check and 6 months probationary period.

Duties will include:

•          Security, minor repairs, painting, building shelves and general maintenance of school

•          Monitoring a team of outside contract cleaners and performing emergency cleaning

•          Monitoring the work of outside contractors

•          Occasionally transporting monies to and from the bank

•          As an emergency key holder, call outs to school site (including school house) to deal with emergencies

•          Health and Safety Risk Assessment / Fire Risk Assessment and Electrical Safety testing (PAT)

•          Carrying out checks, monitoring and completing paperwork for Health and Safety aspects of the post including asbestos, COSHH and legionella’s, as well as keeping an up to date inventory of school assets.

Essential requirements:

•          Flexibility and reliability

•          Strong oral, written and numeracy skills.

•          Committed to delivering high service standards.

•          Experience of working in a school or similar environment for a minimum of one year.

•          Self-motivating and innovative.

•          An understanding of Health and Safety regulations and their application

•          Demonstrate ability to organise and manage a diverse workload

•          A good team player with a cheerful disposition with an eye for detail.

•          Proven record of effective and strong commitment to equal opportunities.

•          IT skills

Desirable requirements:

•          Have practical experience of carpentry, plumbing and other types of repairs and maintenance

•          Experience of working to a budget and monitoring expenditure against this

•          First Aid qualification or willing to train as a first aider

Closing date: Monday 13th January 2025 (9am)

Interviews: Friday 24th January 2025

Start Date: Monday 3rd March 2025 (or as soon as possible – depending on availability)

If you would like to visit the school please call: 0207 435 8646 and ask to speak to Paul Dougan (school business manager) to arrange an appointment.

If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 15th January please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Our school is committed to safer recruitment

We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes respect for all and upholds values that challenge prejudice and discrimination

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment.

This post is subject to DBS check.