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Site Manager

Bonnygate Primary School, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5BA

This job expired on 20 September 2024 – see similar jobs

Start date details
November 2024
Closing date
20 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 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: £32,027.00 - £36,524.00 Annually (Actual)

Site Manager job summary

Salary: Thurrock Band D Point 20-25

£32,027 - £36,524 per annum

37 hours per week 

Shift pattern – split shift

Monday-Thursday: 6.00am-9.15am & 1.15pm-5.30pm, Friday: 6.00am-9.15am & 1.45pm-5.30pm

52.14 weeks per year 

Start Date: November 2024

We are looking for a practical and well-motivated person to work at Bonnygate Primary School. The role will include a wide range of responsibilities and duties connected with ground and facilities maintenance of the site including being a key holder responsible for opening and locking up the school. Under the direction of the Headteacher and the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust H&S department you will also carry out Health and Safety checks in accordance with Trust policies to ensure the school remains compliant, and line manage the cleaners and site staff.

The successful candidate will be:

A hands-on individual who can maintain, develop and implement systems and procedures; 
Practical; with good DIY skills; 
Able to contribute to projects and maintenance schedules; 
Self-motivated and willing to work on your own initiative 
Adaptable regarding hours of work to meet the needs of the school  
Able to communicate effectively with contractors and central functions

The successful candidate’s principal duties will include:

Management of site utilisation during times that facilities are required.
Management of Premises Budget, ensuring that the School's "Best Value" Policy requirements are met.
Supervision of Capital Projects, from planning to completion, including liaison with all outside agencies and interested parties.
Development of a maintenance programme, in conjunction with the Headteacher, for the premises and its equipment, arranging for repairs to be carried out.
Organisation of continuous cover during the school session and for the duration of external hires, outside the normal school day.
Supervise the Performance Management of the Site Team, ensure adequate records are kept, schedules adhered to and advise the Headteacher of all outcomes.
Monitoring of on-site contractors and associated budgets.
Organisation of plans and procedures for emergency situations and liaison with emergency services. Number 1 key holder on 24 hour call.
Monitoring of on-site contractors and associated budgets.

Maintenance

Check building for routine maintenance matters and vandalism, reporting and taking appropriate action when necessary.
Undertake day-to-day maintenance duties.
Carry out checks on fire alarms, extinguishers, burglar alarms, residual current devices and visual checks of electrical fittings.
Ensures that access to fire exits and equipment are free from obstruction.

Caretaking

Ensure gullies, gutters, fall pipes and drainage systems, including foul drains, are free from blockages and arrange to clean when necessary, within the capabilities of the post holder and being mindful of Health and Safety regulations.
Ensure footpaths, car parks, shrubberies and paved areas are kept clean and tidy condition.
Take delivery of, if appropriate store, laundry, stationery, materials and other goods. Carry out porterage duties within the School.
Operate and monitor the heating plant and temporary heating equipment to, whenever possible, maintain appropriate temperatures, in line with the Council’s Policy on energy conservation. Carries out frost protection procedures.
Clean boiler house, stock/storerooms and other designated areas of the building, identified through consultation with the Site Manager. Cleans toilets during session times, as necessary. Periodically de-scales toilet furnishings and showerheads, surfaces and channels. Performs other emergency cleaning required due to accidents, illness, vandalism, building and equipment failure.

The school is proud to be:

Friendly, caring and supportive school that has a one big team approach to workload
Have a strong, established & supportive SLT that creates a positive team environment
A place where pupils feel safe, happy, valued and respected
An inclusive school, where everyone works hard to ensure all pupils receive stimulating learning experiences, with high expectations for all children
A school that celebrates every child's individuality and success

Bonnygate Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

What the school can offer:  

Relocation package of up to £8,000, where applicable, for new employees renting or buying a property
25 days' annual leave per annum, increasing to 30 days' on completion of 5 years' service
Recognition of continuous service 
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Excellent CPD opportunities
Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
The support of an experienced family of schools 
National Conditions of Service 
Access to the Employee Assistance Programme 
Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

Bonnygate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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