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Site Manager/Caretaker

Somers Heath Primary School, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5LX

This job expired on 7 November 2021 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 November 2021 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  9 October 2021

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week. (Shift patterns by negotiation to meet the needs of the school.)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,0000 (Depending on experience)

Site Manager/Caretaker job summary

Pay Scale: Catalyst Academies Trust Band C/D (depending on experience). Hours: 37 hours per week (Shift patterns by negotiation to meet the needs of the school). Weeks: 52 weeks per year. 6.8 weeks holiday (inc. BH's) - to be taken during school holiday periods. Somers Heath Primary School is looking for a self-motivated and practical person to take on the role of Site Manager at our school. The children in our community deserve an excellent education, the Site Manager plays a vital part in this by ensuring that the building is safe and ready for teaching and learning to take place. They will need to demonstrate a firm commitment to the school and its ethos. Somers Heath is a two form entry primary school with a newly refurbished building and a large site. This role will suit someone who is organised, practical and friendly and who will have a flexible approach to their work and the ability to work independently. The post holder will need to lead a small team of cleaners and liaise with contractors and tradesman as well as students and staff. They will have strong DIY and handyman skills, e.g. decorating, carpentry, plumbing and be willing to learn how to use the systems in the building. The successful candidate will be responsible for making sure the site is safe, secure, well maintained and clean every day. Duties will include general repairs and maintenance, cleaning, locking and unlocking premises, general security, porterage, DIY, record keeping, etc. A full job description is attached to this advert. Ideally, you will possess an awareness of COSHH, Safe Manual Handling practices and Health & Safety and have prior experience of working within a similar setting. (Although, this is not essential.) Full driving licence and use of your own car is essential as you may be required to attend the school outside of normal working hours. In return, we can offer you: - the support of our Senior Leadership Team, staff and governors - delightful children who are well behaved - professional development opportunities - a well-resourced school where everyone is valued Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please contact Paul Smith, our School Business Manager on 01708 853397 to arrange to come and see us. The school's Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The successful person will undergo pre-employment checks which include references, right to work in UK, DBS checks and a declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare Regulations. Information about the School School visits and informal, confidential discussions are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Paul Smith, our School Business Manager, on 01708 853397 or paul.smith@catrust.org.uk to arrange these. We are proud of our children and our facilities and confident that you will want to work here. This is an exciting time to join our school. Over the past few years Somers Heath has expanded to provide two classes across all years, joined Catalyst Academies Trust and appointed a new Headteacher. We hope you would like to be part of our aim to provide outstanding education for all children. Somers Heath is situated close to the M25 and A13 road links, near The Dartford Crossing and Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Commitment to safeguarding

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances. Full DBS disclosure is required.

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About Somers Heath Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 460 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Somers Heath Primary School website
• Email address: paul.smith@catrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01708853397
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/somers-heath-primary-school-south-ockendon

We are proud of our children and our facilities and confident that you will want to work here.

This is an exciting time to join our school. Over the past few years Somers Heath has expanded to provide two classes across all years, joined Catalyst Academies Trust and appointed a new Headteacher. In December 2021, we received a 'Good' Ofsted Inspection rating. (Previously, also 'Good' in February 2016.) We hope you would like to be part of our aim to provide outstanding education for all children.

Somers Heath is situated close to the M25 and A13 road links, near the Dartford Crossing and Lakeside Shopping Centre.

Visits to the school are both positively encouraged and warmly welcomed. Also, you are very welcome to have an informal, confidential discussion with Martin Curtis, our Headteacher about this vacancy. Please contact Paul Smith, our School Business Manager, on 01708 853397 or paul.smith@catrust.org.uk to arrange these. We are proud of our children and our facilities and confident that you will want to work here.

Arranging a visit to Somers Heath Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email paul.smith@catrust.org.uk.

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