Site / Facilities Manager

The Site Manager plays a key role at the school. You will be working closely with the Head of School, Senior Leadership Team and Chief Estates Officer to not only manage the security of the building but to take a pro-active role in the maintenance and management of our school site and ensure that the school complies with all requirements of Health and Safety and risk management.
You will be the first point of contact for staff regarding maintenance and you will therefore be customer focused, polite and helpful. You will have great interpersonal skills to support and direct colleagues to contribute towards an outstanding learning environment for our pupils.
The successful candidate will;

• Undertake a variety of duties relating to maintenance of the buildings and grounds
• Be responsible for, and promote, the health and safety of all staff, pupils and visitors
• Be diligent and self-motivated in taking responsibility for all matters relating to school site oversight and maintenance
• Demonstrate a good understanding of all Health and Safety requirements and keep up to date with changes to legislation
• Supervise and direct the Site Team (caretakers) across both our sites - driving therefore is essential for this role
• Maintain the security of the premises, working closely with the Headteacher
• Have a flexible approach and the ability to use their initiative
• Possess excellent communication skills and use those to work effectively in a collaborative staff team
• Have a strong work ethic

The essential requirements for this role are;

• Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Experience of working as a handy person, caretaker or site-keeper within a school or similar environment
• A full UK driving licence
• Detailed knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations relevant to the role

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