What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to appoint a full-time Site Manager to lead and manage the site team and related services, delivering the priorities and outcomes sought by the school in a cost effective and efficient manner. The successful candidate will contribute to the formulation and implementation of the school’s estates strategy and Long Term Maintenance Plan (LTMP) and will manage all aspects of the school property upkeep, care, maintenance, security, health and safety and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. Additionally, they will manage refurbishments and other building improvements in terms of development and procurement and to act as the school representative with contractors and manage all lettings. Applicants will need to be both flexible and adaptable, and able to respond to emergency situations as well as planned events and works.
Responsibilities will include site security encompassing locking up in the evenings and after lets, working with the Business Manager on the school’s estate strategy, LTMP and site development and improvement, general maintenance of buildings and fixtures and fittings, management of all lettings on site, ensuring premises compliance checks are completed in line with Health & Safety legislation and appropriate risk assessments are in place, dealing with emergencies such as intruder and fire alarms, leaks, floods and adverse weather.
Please see the school website for full details and an application form (CVs cannot be accepted). For any queries please contact Mrs Leah Redding, HR Manager, by email at vacancies@swgs.wilts.sch.uk.
South Wilts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) is required for all successful applicants.
Interviews: Thursday 06 March 2025
What the school offers its staff
• Committed, motivated and high attaining students
• Teachers Pension Scheme and STPCD/Burgundy Book terms & conditions(for teaching staff)
• Local Government Pension Scheme and NJC/Green Book terms & conditions(for support staff)
• A confidential and independent Employee Assistance Programme with a 24/7support helpline for access to counselling and advice
• ‘Rarely cover’ policy for covering teacher absence; very low levels of staff cover
• An active staff committee who organize regular social events
• A large staff room with plenty of workstations as well as space for socialising
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site staff flu vaccinations
• School laptops allocated to all teachers
• Discounted membership at 5 Rivers Gym & Swimming Pool(conveniently located right next door) as well as all other WiltshireCouncil leisure facilities
• On-site canteen and sixth form cafe
Commitment to safeguarding
South Wilts Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. All staff and volunteers are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of our shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.