THE ORCHARDS FEDERATION OF SCHOOLS
HIGHFIELD ROAD
FARNWORTH
BOLTON
BL4 0NS
Tel. No. 01204 335883
Premises Health & Safety Manager
Grade H pt 27 pt 31 £35745 - £39186 Full Time / All Year Round
Working Hours 37 per week
Permanent
Required as soon as possible
The Orchards Federation is a highly effective organisation with 3 schools across 4 sites. We are inclusive and ambitious for all of our children and staff. We are recruiting to this key post in order to ensure that all federation facilities are in excellent and safe condition with the highest possible standards of cleanliness for use by pupils, staff and visitors.
The Schools within the Federation consist of a Nursery school for children aged 2-4, a 2 form entry Primary school and a Special school catering for children with a wide range of complex needs. There are over 700 children and over 200 staff. The Leadership of the Federation work closely together and the successful applicant will join this team.
We are looking for an experienced, organised, skilled, knowledgeable, self-motivated, conscientious and enthusiastic individual. The successful applicant will oversee a team of caretakers and cleaners, so previous experience of line management is essential. The Federation has a number of ongoing building projects, and so prior experience of working with contractors is also essential.
It is essential you have your own vehicle and a full driving licence as the role requires the successful applicant to move around the 4 sites on a regular basis.
You will lead on:
Health and Safety
Compliance
Security
Systems Management
Estate Management
Line management of the Site team and other operational staff across the Federation.
Promoting the Ethos of the School through the buildings and grounds.
We can offer:
A friendly team
Ongoing CPD
A dynamic working environment
A visit to the schools would be welcomed. Please contact Sharon Unsworth, Federation Operational Manager (FOM) on 01204 335883 to arrange a visit.
Closing date: 12pm on 25th September 2024
Interview date: 2nd October 2024
To obtain an application pack please download from the website/school website. Completed applications to be emailed to recruitment@theorchards.bolton.sch.uk. Ref: PHSM. Please note that a new Executive Head Teacher, Katie Hague, started in September but you may find references to the retired post holder, Andy Feeley, on the website.
Please note a full application form must be submitted as CV’s and late applications will not be accepted. Accompanying information must not to be more than two sides of A4.
The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from all sectors of the community