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  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    5 November 2024 at 9am

  • Date listed

    2 October 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Administration, HR, data and finance
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Bucks pay, range 6 (ISN31-35) £35,432 - £35,715

What skills and experience we're looking for

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

A Levels (desirable)

To have relevant training/qualifications to be the health and safety “competent” person (eg IOSH/NEBOSH/level 4 BIFM in Facilities Management – if not holding one of these currently you will need to undertake training)

Other relevant estates related qualifications (desirable)

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

Successful experience of being able to work accurately and to deadlines

Successful experience of managing a range of priorities and prioritising effectively

Experience of team leadership

Successful experience of communicating effectively and efficiently

Experience of Building Management

Experience of working within a school environment (desirable)

Experience of project management (desirable)

Experience in operating an expenditure and/or capital budget (desirable)

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Meticulous and organised approach to work with a high standard of accuracy

A thorough knowledge of health and safety and other legislation relating to educational estates and ability to apply it as appropriate

Ability to summarise and convey information quickly and concisely good literacy and communication skills

A good understand of plant and equipment typically found on a large secondary school

Good ICT skills

Ability to plan several steps ahead to ensure long term goals, objectives and strategies are met

Experience of undertaking risk assessments (desirable)

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT SKILLS

Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels (desirable)

Excellent line management skills to lead motivate and inspire a team

Well developed interpersonal skills and able to relate well to a diverse range of stakeholders and build effective working relationships

OTHER PERSONAL QUALITIES

Personal alignment with the school’s vision and values

Ability to demonstrate the flexibility and “can do” attitude required in a role that is critical to the school

High level of tact and diplomacy and regard for confidentiality

Commitment to high standards, best value and continuous improvement

Stamina and capacity for hard work and ability to sustain performance

Ability to use initiative

Ability to work well and remain calm and courteous under pressure

Good interpersonal and motivational skills

Sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:

Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff and students alike. Some of the benefits of working at CGS are:

  • A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing
  • High staff retention
  • Staff social events
  • London Fringe Allowance
  • Long service awards
  • Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
  • Access to the generous Pension Scheme (LGPS)
  • A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
  • Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
  • Free on-site parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)

Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Chesham Grammar School, our vision is for everyone to enjoy, achieve and belong. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is one way in which we seek to fulfill this for everyone in our diverse and vibrant school community.


Commitment to safeguarding

Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.

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About Chesham Grammar School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1317 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Phone number
01494 782854

Chesham Grammar School is a co-educational grammar school in Buckinghamshire. There is a county-wide selection to secondary school at 11+ and there are 13 grammar schools within the county, five of which are co-educational.

Our intake is drawn from a very wide geographical area. The majority of students come from the Chiltern and South Bucks area of Buckinghamshire but we also have students who travel from Hertfordshire and from towns on the Metropolitan Line such as Harrow and Uxbridge.

Arranging a visit to Chesham Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org.

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