What skills and experience we're looking for
Thinking Facilities are seeking to appoint a Site Manager, who will be primarily based at The Portsmouth Academy. Travel to other sites within the hub may be required to cover absence or provide additional support when required.
The successful post-holder will manage the utilisation of school premises, ensuring that they are secure, safe and well-maintained. This will involve management of Health and Safety procedures, management of cleaning, overseeing maintenance programmes and ensuring that budgets are monitored accordingly.
You will line manage Facilities Officers within the team whilst supporting the Regional Facilities Manager and/or Deputy Head of Estates, to monitor capital projects taking place. Key responsibilities include overseeing general security arrangements, as well as prioritising and delegating tasks using a CAFM software. You will also manage the shift system, ensuring that all requirements both in and out-of-hours are taken into consideration.
37 hours per week 08:00 - 16:00 (finish 15:30 on a Friday) subject to discussion at interview
What you will need to succeed:
For further details please see the attached Job description
• Previous experience as a caretaker or similar
• Manage the utilisation of the premises and associated budgets for both educational and allied usage across The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
• Oversee the maintenance programme and monitor any associated budgets
• Practical skills in maintenance and cleaning
• Health & Safety management
• Experience of working within an Academy/School is desirable
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft office
• Full clean driving licence with access to own transport
What the school offers its staff
Thinking Facilities ensure our academies are safe, secure and fit for purpose for students, staff and visitors. The team support and oversee, site maintenance, through a dedicated help desk service and committed site staff, caretaking and cleaning services, advice and support on the development of capital building projects, health and safety management and support, including oversight of planned maintenance services and training and development.
What our Trust will offer you:
• Competitive Pay Scales:Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay:We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• Pension Scheme Membership: Secure your future with membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Annual Leave: A pro-rata annual leave entitlement of 27 days for support staff, increasing to 31 after 5 years of service.
• Collaborative Support: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across our Trust hubs.
• Training:Expanded your skills and knowledge with opportunities for Trust-funded apprenticeships and training courses.
• Knowledge and Curriculum Sharing:Regular MAT meets alongside our regional hub model offers a network of collaboration for staff to share best practice.
• Cycle2Work Scheme:Salary sacrifice scheme to purchase a new bike with National Insurance savings.
• Staff Wellbeing Focus: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
• TSTARS Staff Recognition:You will be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
• Refer a Friend: Spread the word and benefit financially from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
• Store Discounts: Support staff have access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.
• Tax Relief on Uniform: Claim for uniform maintenance, with no receipts required.
• Blue Light Card:School staff can now access the Blue Light Card for discounts across awide range of categories including holidays, cars, days out and much more!
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.