Job Description

FACILITIES MANAGER

Information for Applicants

Academy

Riddlesdown Collegiate, Croydon

Required

November 2023 (or as soon as possible thereafter)

Salary

40- 45K (or up to 50K for a suitably qualified and experienced Facilities Manager able to lead the strategic oversight of one of our Trust Primary Schools).

Closing date

Friday 3rd November 2023 at 9:00am

Interviews

To be arranged on receipt of application. No later than week commencing Monday 6th November.

Welcome

Dear Applicant

Thank you for your interest in the post of Facilities Manager at Riddlesdown Collegiate. I hope that this information pack will help you to learn more about our fantastic school and that you will be excited about the prospect of joining our excellent team.

Riddlesdown Collegiate is an

outstanding

school (Ofsted, March 2023) with a clear vision to deliver successful outcomes and positive futures for all of our students. The report highlighted that: " Leaders ensure that all pupils receive an exceptional education"; "The focus on academic rigour, creative and cultural learning enables pupils to excel"; "Behaviour in the school is exemplary"; "Pupils are kind and caring towards each other"; "Leaders are considerate of staff workload and take their wellbeing seriously"; "Staff feel valued and are highly motivated" and that
"Leaders have developed an exceptional professional development programme" .

Students are bright, well-motivated and a pleasure to work with, whilst our staff are talented, hard-working and ambitious for themselves and others. Our superb facilities enable us to provide the very best learning environment and learning experiences for our students and it is the combination of these factors that leads to the high academic standards and enviable reputation that The Collegiate Trust is known for. I am very proud of what we do and what we have achieved at the Collegiate and, as a World Class School, I hold the highest aspirations for what we will do and achieve in the future. You might like to watch our Welcome, College VI and Teaching at Our School videos.

The prime purpose of this new role is to ensure that our facilities and site are well maintained, managed and used, providing an exceptional and safe resource for teaching, learning and the wellbeing of our students and staff. The person specification describes the skills and qualities required, but in short, the successful candidate will need to:

Understand the needs of a very large, busy and successful school Be very well-organised and manage time effectively Provide excellent leadership to the site team and communicate effectively with a range of colleagues and external agencies Be solution-focussed, achieving great outcomes in a cost-efficient manner Demonstrate integrity and a commitment to high standards
In applying to Riddlesdown Collegiate, we hope you will be excited by our ethos and approach. Our VALUES underpin the way in which we work and describe our high expectations and our emphasis on positive relationships across the
Collegiate. Our motto, "Learners of today, Leaders of tomorrow", applies as much to staff as it does to students, and it gives an indication of the significance we place on nurturing talent and leadership. I would be delighted to receive an application from you if, upon consideration, you feel that this role and the Collegiate may be right for you. To submit an application, please complete the form on our website, attaching where requested a statement of no more than two sides of A4, identifying clearly how you meet the person specification If you have any further questions about this post or would like to arrange a visit prior to the interview day, we would be pleased to speak with you; please feel free to contact Dr Parimal Bhatt - parimal.bhatt@riddlesdown.org.

Yours sincerely

Dr P Bhatt
Principal

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Key Information

We operate a "small schools" model - one school made up of a number of smaller learning communities, which we call Colleges, each with their own staff and facilities.

Each College is led by its own Headteacher (who is an

Assistant Principal) and has its own team of approximately 25 teachers and non-teachers, covering most curriculum areas. Students join one of the Colleges in Year 7 and remain there for five years before transferring to College VI, our specialist post-16 provision. In addition, the Creative and Performing Arts

(CPA) College delivers specialist education to students across the Collegiate in Art, Drama, Design Technology,

Media, Music and Physical Education whilst the MacKay

College co-ordinates inclusion services to students with additional needs. Small teams, working with just 400 students each, allow us to provide even better pastoral care to all students, as well as engage with learners and their families in more effective partnerships. They also provide teaching across the curriculum and learning teams focusing on personalised approaches and best serving the needs of the individual students in their care.

Information about

The Collegiate Trust


Our Trust works in the Crawley and Croydon areas with a clear vision to deliver exceptional education for all.

Such an education achieves excellent outcomes in pupil progress and attainment, a rich creative, cultural and physical learning experience, and great personal and social development for all pupils. We achieve this by working with and developing strong teams of staff in each school, under the direction of the Principal of the school and the Local Governing Body (LGB)

The Trust has grown out of Riddlesdown Collegiate, an

outstanding

(OFSTED, May 2016) secondary school in Croydon with almost 2000 students and over 200 staff. Gossops Green, in Crawley, was the next school - and the first primary - to join the Trust, followed by Waterfield Primary (also in Crawley) on 1st March 2018.

A second secondary, The Quest Academy (in Croydon), joined on 1st June 2018 and two further primaries,

Courtwood Primary and Gilbert Scott Primary (both in Croydon) joined on 1st September 2018. Most recently,

Kenley Primary joined on 1st September 2021.

Each school within the Trust is supported centrally by a designated Director of School Improvement on teaching and learning issues, the Chief Operating Officer, Chief Finance Officer & HR Manager on business management and HR issues, and the CEO on wider leadership issues. This complements rather than replaces in-school functions and allows the Principal and LGB to operate with a high level of autonomy in delivering the highest standards in their school. The LGB works to a Scheme of Delegation approved by the Trust's

Board of Directors.

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Our Values

Our ethos is to be a community in which all members are valued and value each other. We are the leaders of the Riddlesdown community, responsible for our learning and the Collegiate. We work together to maximise our own achievement and those of others. In applying for a post at Riddlesdown Collegiate, applicants should consider how they would promote our values in their day-to-day work with students, colleagues and other stakeholders.

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Our Students

The vast majority of our students join the Collegiate in Year 7 with above average attainment. Behaviour is outstanding and our students consistently demonstrate their desire to learn and to achieve. They enjoy coming to school (attendance is over 95%) and enjoy lessons where they can explore, investigate and feel challenged by their learning. They equally value the opportunities they have to learn outside of the classroom and we are proud of the extensive and varied extra-curricular programme that our students enjoy and benefit from. It is these additional, high quality learning experiences, together with a strong set of academic qualifications that we believe provides our students with the very best chances of success in their future lives.

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Hours:

Full time
(36 hours per week x 52 weeks, including some weekends, 25 days annual leave)

Responsible to:

Principal / Chief Operating Officer

Line Management of:

Caretakers Cleaning Supervisor (contract)

Principal Accountabilities

To manage the security of the buildings and grounds, carrying out procedures in accordance with relevant Collegiate polices. Leadership of the site caretaking team, including all aspects of performance management and professional development. Manage the locking / unlocking of the Collegiate and that caretaker shift patterns are in place and meet the needs of the Collegiate. To liaise with external contractors and suppliers, as necessary. To devise, manage, implement and monitor a programme of preventative maintenance delivered by the caretaking team and external contractors. To ensure that all work is consistently completed to a high standard both from the caretaking team and external contractors. To be responsible for Health & Safety across the site in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, ensuring appropriate risk assessments are in place and appropriate checks being carried out. To be responsible for updating statutory documentations that relates to buildings within remit, on the
Trust's compliance software.

To be one of the Collegiate's trained first aiders (expected to undergo appropriate training). To oversee all capital projects on site. To maintain an awareness of statutory requirements and ensure they are applied to the Collegiate. Attend training as required.
Students

To establish productive working relationships with students as appropriate, acting as a role model and setting high expectations
Staff

To work with staff to ensure outstanding facilities for teaching and learning.
_ The above is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities and duties and the post holder will be expected to carry out other duties as requested by Senior Leadership Team. All duties are subject to periodic review and job descriptions can change according to the needs of the Collegiate. In all cases, such changes will only be implemented after consultation with the Principal. All colleagues appointed at Riddlesdown Collegiate will be expected to demonstrate a wholehearted commitment to the development of support for the student and a willingness to assist in preparing for, and adapting to, the changing needs of the Collegiate. __
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Person Specification

The Collegiate Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Appointment will be dependent upon further health, medical, safeguarding and attendance checks.

Facilities Manager

How Assessed

Qualifications

1 Good basic education to GCSE standard or equivalent Application

2 Entitled to live and work in UK I.D.

Experience

3 E xperience of building and general maintenance work Application

4 M anaging and leading a team Application

5 Working as part of a team Application

6 Contract management Application;
Interview

7 Experience of CAFM software Application;
Interview

Skills and Attributes

8 Ability to plan and organise, with a high attention to details and accuracy Application;
Commitment to maintaining high standards Interview; reference

9 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Application;
Flexible and reliable Team Player Interview; reference
Work effectively and efficiently under pressure and have the ability to deal calmly with emergencies

10 Self-motivation and willingness to learn new skills Application;
Demonstrated practical approach to work Interview; reference

11 Understanding of safeguarding issues and promoting the welfare of Application; students and young people Interview; reference

12 Well-developed communication skills, including high level of written and oral Interview; reference literacy

13 Enjoy working and suitability to work with young people. Application; interview

14 Suitability to work with children Reference and other checks

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Staff Benefits

The Collegiate Trust is an exciting, fast-paced group of schools committed to progress, collaboration and excellence for all staff and students alike. We are a dynamic and expanding trust of seven schools (two secondaries with Sixth Form provision, and five primaries) with numerous and diverse career opportunities for both new and existing staff.

All staff and governors, at every level of their career, in both teaching and business support functions, have an equal entitlement to Continuous Professional Development (CPD). This promotes, develops and supports staff in their shared commitment to lifelong learning. Results are reviewed and evaluated regularly in order to support further development of our CPD programme and drive constant improvement.

Through expert facilitation, Trust-wide collaboration, inter-school networking, and our extensive CPD programme, every member of staff has the opportunity to make substantial contributions to the development of the curriculum, pedagogy and delivery of business services, whilst improving their own prospects of career progression. We are committed to:-

facilitating

career progression

offering

excellent professional development

providing

opportunities to lead

extending

support from Trust experts

developing

collaborative opportunities

to generate new and next practice
Other tangible benefits of working within a TCT school include1:-

? Exceptional performance rewards
? Two-Week October Half Term (instead of 5 INSET days)
? Well-equipped Staff Rooms and Work Rooms in each College
? Excellent learning resources in classrooms
? Cutting-edge technology provision
? Staff Diner (delicious hot and cold meals every day)
? Free use of Fitness Suite
? Other fitness and wellbeing activities, e.g. Staff Football, Yoga, Spin, Staff Choir
? Free Flu Vaccination available
? Free Microsoft Office apps
? Potential for rapid pay progression on The Collegiate Trust scale
? Contribution to cost of Masters in Education
? A designated delivery partner for the National Professional Qualifications (NPQs)
? In partnership with St Mary's University, facilitating the delivery of the MA Education, Leading

Innovation and Change

Individuals who are successful in their application to The Collegiate Trust join us at an exciting time. In return for the opportunity to be part of our Trust, we ask that all joining members of staff share in our vision of
"Exceptional Education For All" and are motivated to work continuously towards developing their own professional excellence.

1 At the time of publication, not all benefits available at every TCT school.

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HHooww t oTo f iFnidn du sUs

By Car

Please see the map.
M25 J6 or J7 are 10-15 minutes drive.
Parking is available on and off site.

By Train

A direct train from Victoria to Riddlesdown station takes 24 minutes. Riddlesdown station is a short walk from the school.
Kenley station is also a short walk from the school, over the common. Kenley has direct trains from Victoria and London Bridge.
More frequent trains run from Purley
Station, where a 412 bus can be taken to
Lower Barn Road, leaving a 10 minute walk.

By Bus

On routes 407, 412, 612.

Riddlesdown Collegiate

Honister Heights, Purley, CR8 1EX

020 8668 5136 admin@riddlesdown.org www.riddlesdown.org
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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,369.00-34,531.00 per year

Benefits:

Company car Company events Company pension Gym membership
Ability to commute/relocate:

Purley: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person