What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a skilled tradesperson looking for a permanent role in a consistent location?
Due to the retirement of our experienced Site Manager, we are looking for a new member of staff who will play a vital role in ensuring our school is a safe place for pupils to learn and staff to work.
School Site
Stakesby Primary Academy is an averaged sized primary school, our site has one main school building and a separate nursery building, which is also home to a private nursery. Across our entire site we have 12 classrooms, 11 toilet areas, 5 cloak rooms, 3 office spaces, 2 staff rooms, ICT suite, library, main reception, the main hall and kitchen, plus a smaller kitchen in the nursery building. Our outside space includes three playgrounds and a car park. We also have a small, wooded area used for our forest school learning, and a field (grass and hedges maintained by local council).
About You
we are looking to recruit a self-motivated, reliable, multi-skilled, proactive and organised Site Manager to fulfil this key role associated with the smooth running of the Academy.
The fundamental part of the role will be premises management of the academy buildings and grounds. This entails the maintenance and security of the building and grounds, ensuring the cleanliness of the site as a welcoming, safe and secure environment for pupils, staff and visitors, and taking responsibility for ensuring full compliance with current health and safety legislation.
You must also be willing to undertake routine maintenance, including painting and decorating, DIY and general repairs. There will be some later working on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays for after-school clubs; for Academy Improvement Committee meetings, special events and parents' evenings in which flexibility is essential. The Site Manager is expected to attend to emergencies outside of academy hours, therefore a full driving licence is essential if you do not live within walking distance of school.
You will be responsible for all record keeping in respect of maintenance and health & safety and must therefore possess strong ICT, literacy and numeracy skills. Training on how to use the required systems will be provided.
What the school offers its staff
A friendly supportive school environment
Further details about the role
Application Process
Download the job description
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.