Site Manager
Chantry Academy, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
30 September 2024 at 9am
Date listed
14 August 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
- £30,060.00 - £33,366.00 Annually (FTE) ALT Garde G
Site Manager job summary
TITLE: Site Manager
SALARY: ALT Grade G – Level 6 £30,060 - £33,366
CONTRACT: Permanent
RESPONSIBLE TO: Executive Headteacher, Via Business Manager
EFFECTIVE FROM: ASAP
Chantry Academy is a large, modern academy equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, dedicated to providing an outstanding educational experience for our students. We take pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where both students and staff can thrive. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dedicated and proactive Site Manager to join our dynamic team.
Chantry Academy is a thriving and ambitious academy, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, and enjoys strong support from our local community, parents, and carers. In September 2024, we will be oversubscribed for the eighth consecutive year, a testament to our reputation as the first-choice academy in the area.
As Site Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our academy's facilities. You will be responsible for the overall management of the academy site, including security, cleanliness, general maintenance, and health and safety compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong organisational skills, a hands-on approach, and a commitment to maintaining excellence in all aspects of site management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all aspects of building and grounds maintenance, ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and security of the academy.
- Manage site security and ensure health and safety compliance.
- Manage all life safety systems and fire safety arrangements and take a lead role in emergency evacuations
- Coordinate contractors for repairs and improvements.
- Oversee the use of academy facilities.
- Manage the site budget and respond to emergencies.
- Lead and manage a small team of site staff, maintaining high standards across the academy.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven experience in site or facilities management, ideally within a school, academy or educational setting.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Strong leadership and team management experience.
- Practical skills in building maintenance, repair, and DIY.
- Ability to work independently, using initiative to solve problems and make decisions.
- Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff, students, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- IT literacy, including experience with site management software or systems, is an advantage.
We are looking for someone who shares our vision and embodies our five core beliefs. This is no ordinary role; we strive to attract extraordinary people. We anticipate a strong field and may move quickly for the right candidate. If you are ready to contribute to a vibrant and successful academy, we would love to hear from you.
In returnwe will offer you:
A thriving, innovative learning community, committed to excellence.
A supportive, welcoming community of professionals.
Extensive support and development opportunities.
Full details can be found in the attached documents:
- Job Description
- Person Specification
For further details, and informal discussion with Andy Franks, Business Manager or to plan to visit the academy, please contact klambert@chantryacademy.org or telephone 01473 687181. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our academy community.
The academy reserves the right to interview suitably qualified candidates ahead of the interview date.
Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
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.
About Chantry Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 950 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Chantry Academy website (opens in new tab)
Chantry Academy sits in the heart of South West Ipswich and is very proud to serve the local community. Our Academy has a welcoming and inclusive ethos; where our staff work hard to foster and develop close relationships with all our stakeholders. We are committed to providing the best possible education for all, ensuring all are welcome and succeed.
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