Premises Manager

Cardinal Newman Catholic School, Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 2FR

3 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  18 March 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 February 2025

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: £32,654.00 - £38,626.00 Annually (FTE)

Premises Manager job summary

This is an exciting opportunity as the school recently became part of the Holy Cross Catholic MAC and is one of the 50 schools identified as part of the Government building programme. The school is seeking a dynamic personality who will provide efficient and effective support services within the secondary school office teams, promoting the highest standards and ensuring the most effective use of resources.

This role is key to the success of the school, we are looking for someone to support the management and development of the school site and premises. This will include managing school premises issues as they arise, developing a premises and maintenance plan, to ensure that the premises are fit for purpose and meet the requirements of Health & Safety legislation and the curriculum. The post holder will be required to be an experienced practitioner with significant practical skills. The role is both operational as well as managerial, therefore you will be required to have a ‘hands on’ approach and lead by example, as you will spend a significant proportion of time involved in practical site activities.

We are looking for someone who:

Can demonstrate enthusiasm, energy and passion

Has proven staff management experience

Is a team player, able to multitask effectively,

Has the ability to motivate staff and drive excellent Customer Service,

Can demonstrate a commitment to achieving high standards.

Why join Cardinal Newman Catholic School?

• This post comes with the option of rental accommodation within the school boundaries , and is a three-bedroom house which includes a garage and a rear garden.
• A friendly, enthusiastic, and supportive staff body and a ‘high morale’ within the school
• CPD programmes to support and develop staff in their career progression.
• Our staff-led wellbeing group and common room association where we plan social events for all our staff are welcome to participate.
• A caring ethos with strong international links and a commitment to actively supporting global charity and fundraising projects.
• National College membership
• Access to our gym facilities and opportunities to get involved in staff-organised sports.
• Staff Benefits –including cycle to work scheme, car benefits, home and electronics and care first support offering counselling and support services.

We welcome candidates from all religious and non -religious backgrounds and the successful candidate will be joining an excellent team.

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37-acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. In our most recent Ofsted visit, staff morale was identified as being high and we are fully committed to the positive wellbeing of our staff.

We have an amazing team of staff who make sure our students are given every opportunity to fulfill their true potential. We pride ourselves on excellent relationships, where we work together to form a happy, loving, and caring community, based on clear boundaries, accepted values, and high expectations.

If you share our values and ethos, we would love to hear from you!

There is a vibrant staff social body with calendared events to ensure that staff have the opportunity to meet and socialise outside of the classroom.

Should you require any additional information, please contact Tracy Willis by email tracy.willis@hccmac.co.uk

Closing date for applications: 9:00 am Tuesday 18th March 2025

Interview: TBC

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming number of applications before the closing date.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Safeguarding Notice

As part of our strong commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 (KCSIE), online searches will be undertaken for prospective shortlisted candidates.

Equal Opportunities

We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at Cardinal Newman School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.

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.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Cardinal Newman Catholic School

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1481 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cardinal Newman Catholic School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cardinal-newman-catholic-school-coventry

Cardinal Newman is a highly successful 11-18 Catholic comprehensive school set in 37 acre grounds in the pleasant outskirts of Coventry. We are located within easy access of all areas of Coventry and commutable from surrounding areas such as Birmingham, Solihull, Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

The school has an excellent reputation, built on strong and longstanding relationships with the local community and beyond. In our recent Section 48 inspection (March 2022) the school was recognised as outstanding:

“Pupils know whom to go to if there is a problem, and they value the strong community spirit. They speak of solid relationships with their tutors and the extended community to which they belong, contributing to excellent behaviour.”

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