Band 7, SCP 11 – 17 (£27,269 - £30,060 per annum)
37 hours per week, All Year Round
Permanent Position
Vacancy Information
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join Cavendish Primary School.
Cavendish Primary School is a two-form entry primary school for children aged 3-11 years, which has an excellent reputation within the local and wider community. With a current Ofsted rating of ‘Good’, Cavendish Primary School exists to prepare and support children for their future, in a happy, healthy and safe environment. We want all our children to enjoy learning and to have the highest expectations of themselves.
The Site Manager plays a key role at the school. You will be working closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Chief Estates Officer to manage the security of the building and take a proactive role in the maintenance and management of our school site, ensuring compliance with all Health and Safety and risk management requirements.
You will be the first point of contact for staff regarding maintenance and must be customer-focused, polite, and helpful. You will need great interpersonal skills to support and direct colleagues, contributing towards an outstanding learning environment for our pupils.
The successful candidate will:
1. Undertake a variety of duties relating to maintenance of the buildings and grounds.
2. Be responsible for, and promote, the health and safety of all staff, pupils, and visitors.
3. Be diligent and self-motivated in taking responsibility for all matters relating to school site oversight and maintenance.
4. Demonstrate a good understanding of all Health and Safety requirements and keep up to date with changes to legislation.
5. Supervise and direct the Site Team (caretakers) across both our sites – driving is essential for this role.
6. Maintain the security of the premises, working closely with the Headteacher.
7. Have a flexible approach and the ability to use their initiative.
8. Possess excellent communication skills and use those to work effectively in a collaborative staff team.
9. Have a strong work ethic.
The essential requirements of this role are:
1. Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent).
2. Experience of working as a handyperson, caretaker, or site-keeper within a school or similar environment.
3. A full UK driving licence.
4. Detailed knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations relevant to the role.
Closing Date: Thursday 30 th January 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 6 th February 2025
Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.
Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
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