6 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    ASAP

  • Closing date

    11 October 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    23 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,245.00 Annually (FTE)

Premises and Centre Manager job summary

We have recently been awarded an Ofsted “Good” rating in all areas of the school and are now working toward becoming an outstanding school. To join us in that journey, we are looking to appoint a Premises and Centre Manager to join our friendly and hard working team. This role is for 37 hours per week, 52 weeks a year.

The purpose of this role it to be responsible for the security of the premises and related Health and Safety, maintenance and cleaning within the School and Spiral Hub East, providing an appropriate environment for staff and students to work and learn.

Responsibilities include:

Be responsible for ensuring the security of school buildings, site and resources.

Act as a designated key holder, providing out of hours and emergency access to the school site

Arrange for general maintenance within specialist areas such as heating, lighting and plumbing to ensure safe and effective operation

Responsible for regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment

Ensure compliance with legal requirements, including asbestos and legionella management

Responsible for regular maintenance checks and follow-up actions

Manage the Schools maintenance requirements to support a regular and cost-effective maintenance programme

Input into and monitor the School’s asset management plan

Responsible for contractors whilst on site and ensure work is completed to the required standard, coordinating projects where appropriate.

Purchase premises related equipment and supplies within agreed budget

Responsible for the regular checking and operation of systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms)

Responsible for addressing basic IT issues

Arrange tenders and quotes and manage the appointment of external contractors

Supervise other premises staff

Undertake risk assessments, ensure compliance within the school with all health and safety responsibilities for example COSHH, ladder, asbestos, legionella and asset register.

Liaise with other school staff/departments on premises issues

Lead H&S induction training for all new staff

Responsibility for the coordination of lettings and seeking opportunities to maximize bookings

Monitoring utility usage and tacking action to reduce expenditure where appropriate

Act as H&S Officer and complete termly H&S checklist inspections

Report H&S matters to Senior Leadership Team and Local School Committee as necessary

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and staff and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. Please note that we are required to carry out social media checks on all candidates who are invited for interview.

It is our policy to consider applications as they arrive; we therefore recommend that applicants submit applications as soon as possible as posts may be filled before the closing dates. Applications will only be accepted on our own application form. We reserve the right to appoint a candidate before the closing date.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs are not accepted.

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About Springmead Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
279 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11

Springmead Primary School is a vibrant and caring two-form entry primary school set on the outskirts of leafy Welwyn Garden City. The school has its own nursery provision as part of its Early Years Setting. It is a member of the Spiral Partnership Trust group of schools. We are committed to high academic standards, high expectations and high aspirations which drives our belief in “Believe, Achieve, Succeed”. We pay above the national rate of pay, invest heavily in training and development and offer addition benefits, such as personal days to take during term time, private health care options and nursery vouchers. We would welcome an application from interested candidates who wish to become part of Springmead and the 'Spiral’ family.

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