Job Description

Job Title: Site Manager

More Park Catholic Primary School in West Malling are looking for a hands on, proactive Site Manager to join our team.

We would encourage applicants who can demonstrate a sound knowledge of the required Health and Safety regulations, excellent communication skills, a team player and someone who is willing to take the initiative in continually developing and improving our Academy environment within budget.

You may be someone currently in a similar Site Manager role, but we are happy to consider applicants from both within and outside the Education sector.

This is a part time position, working 25 hours per week, term time only plus 4 weeks in school holidays on Kent Scheme C (FTE of 25,252-26,262) We would expect hours to be 6.30am to 11.45am including 15minute unpaid break, but exact hours are flexible and will be discussed during interview

Applicants are warmly encouraged to contact the school to arrange a visit prior to application to discover our wonderful friendly school environment. Please contact the school directly on 01732 843047.

The successful applicant for this role will be required to undertake and receive a satisfactory disbarring and disclosure check (DBS) as well as two references as part of our safer recruitment procedure.

Purpose of the Job:

To assist in the maintenance and security of the school premises and site, ensuring a safe working environment, as directed.

To support the Headteacher and Area Business Manager in the management of school property and premises. Working under the direction of the Headteacher in conjunction with the School Business Manager as necessary on caretaking and site management issues. Contribute to the supervision of cleaning activities and staff in the school and undertake caretaking duties. Mindful of the security of the school premises. Assisting in the maintenance of plant and equipment in the school as well as the internal and external fabric of the premises as a safe working environment

Key duties and responsibilities:

The following responsibilities provide a broad indication of the scope of the role:

Take responsibility for ensuring the security of buildings, site and resources.

Act as a designated key holder, providing out of hours and emergency access following initial assessment by a contracted 1st response key holder service.

Take a proactive approach to identifying and actioning tasks that you notice in the course of other works around the site. In liaison with the Area Business Manager (Finance and Premises)

Write and carry out risk assessments in line with Trust policy.

Take responsibility for the monitoring and maintenance of relevant risk assessments in school in line with HSE regulations and Trust policy

Act in the role of Fire Warden as part of the responsibilities for Fire and Evacuation with the scope of the HSE regulations.

Carry out first line repairs and maintenance, including decoration, within the scope of competence.

Undertake and document regular health & safety and other routine checks.

Responsible for recording any necessary follow up action after checks and inspections undertaken.

To review completion of cleaning services contracted by the school feeding back to the cleaning company on a regular basis.

Take responsibility for contractors while on site and ensuring work is competed to the required standard, coordinating projects where required.

To take responsibility in the operation and management of systems including heating, cooling, lighting, security (including CCTV) and fire safety.

Undertake caretaking aspects of the role during term time (including but not limited to: porterage; emergency cleaning; internal event preparation; external grounds maintenance.)

Additional hours of work as necessary for school events (such as open evenings; parent evenings; play & events) (overtime rates apply.)

Any other duty or responsibility relevant to the role and appropriate to the grade of the appointment.

Individuals in this role may also undertake some or all of the following:

Periodic cleaning of designated areas of the school building and grounds according to instructions.

Assist with the maintenance of specialised equipment following training.

Undertake lettings and carry out associated tasks, in line with local agreements.

First Aid responsibilities after completion of 1st Aid Training.

The duties, responsibilities and accountabilities highlighted in this job description are indicative and may vary over time at the discretion of the Academy.

The post holder will work in most part on his/ her initiative within the framework of the job description and in conjunction with input from the Area Business Manager or Headteacher in relation to school needs.

Moving and carrying furniture and other equipment e.g. desks, tables, chairs, DIY equipment such as ladders, to the relevant location will be necessary.

Working hours during school closure days and school holidays will vary according to the need of access and mutual desirability in agreement with the Headteacher and Area Business Manager.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 25,252.00-26,262.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person