Site Manager with technical specialism (Special School)Working Pattern: Full-time 37 hours per week, all year roundRosehill School is a maintained special school for children and young people aged 4-19, on the autism spectrum. The school is set in a residential area on the outskirts of Nottingham City Centre, and serves a diverse community. The very large majority of pupils have a range of social, communication and sensory needs and differences. We have over 90 members of staff working at the school, working over 4 department buildings. We are now seeking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Site Manager on a full-time contract to join our amazing team. As our Site Manager, you will be proud to lead the team responsible for ensuring our school is a safe, inviting and positive learning environment for our pupils, staff and visitors. You will also advise and proactively work with leaders and the Governing Body to ensure the school runs as efficiently and effectively as possible following good sustainable principles. Job purpose: • To be responsible for the security, maintenance, cleanliness of a large, special school sized premises.
• To plan, oversee and undertake planned maintenance programmes and to undertake repairs in an area of specialism to include, but not limited to plumbing, and/or joinery repairs.
• Manage all aspects of the premises including upkeep, care, cleaning, maintenance, security, health and safety, and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Undertake the management of refurbishments, other building advancements, and support developing, procuring, and implementing building projects.
• Proactively manage risk, ensuring up-to-date risk assessments are in place and key information and training is disseminated to staff to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities in these areas.
• To assume delegated responsibility for ensuring compliance to statutory regulations relating to asbestos, PAT and legionella testing.The Site Manager will be on site during working hours unless their duties are required elsewhere. The Site Manager will need to have a flexible approach to their working hours to ensure that cover is provided throughout the day, or in conjunction with the hire of the school’s facilities. The Site Manager will have key holder responsibilities and the role includes, emergency call outs, out of hours as required. The Site Manager will work closely with external contractors so as to affect a coordinated and timely service at the school. They will line manage a caretaker and contracted cleaning staff. Working in conjunction with the Senior Leadership Team, the Site Manager will be responsible for carrying out the duties of the post with regard to the Local Authority and school’s equal opportunities policies and pro-actively demonstrate the values and attitudes to make Rosehill School a truly special experience for our children, young people and families. The ideal candidate will have: • Good working knowledge of facility and project management
• Experience in building maintenance, contract management or other relevant experience
• Technical specialism in a trade skill i.e., plumbing, carpentry/joinery
• Excellent working knowledge of Health and Safety and building regulations
• Good communication and organisation skills
• Experience of using compliance systems, completing audits and the ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and site risk assessments
• Building repairs and maintenance skills e.g., hanging doors, fitting door locks, undertaking minor plumbing repairs.
• Skills in completing statutory/non-statutory compliancy checks
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the role
• A team player attitude, and can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
• Calm and professional under pressure
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and discretion
• Flexible towards work and demonstrates sound judgement
• We are looking for a team member who holds high standards and is dedicated to commit to caring for our amazing school building, being flexible to the full requirements of the role and how this will develop as the school grows in size and within the community We can offer you: • A stunning school environment, with exciting facilities
• A firm commitment to you and your professional development including Nottingham Schools Trust-wide CPD opportunities
• Friendly, supportive, enthusiastic and hardworking colleagues, staff and governors
• The opportunity to help further develop and shape our purpose-built school, including an innovative approach to curriculum provision
• Encouragement to develop new ideas and the opportunity to make a real difference
• A growing learning communityAt Rosehill, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to the completion of an enhanced DBS check and overseas check (if applicable), and receipt of satisfactory references. Additional Information: In 2009, the school was selected to be part of a Building Schools for the Future programme, and by 2011, the school was refurbished and is unique in its design and layout. This large purpose-built site, which comprises of 4 department buildings with outstanding facilities, has provided new and exciting opportunities for enriching the curriculum and learning. We have begun further developing the site, but there is still much to do to maximise the school’s potential, which is very exciting! We encourage potential candidates to visit the site.Closing date: Tuesday 14th January 2025
Shortlisting: w/c 20th January 2025
Interviews: Thursday 13th February 2025 (provisional)