Site Manager
Dilkes Academy, South Ockendon, Essex, RM15 5JQThis job expired on 4 October 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
4 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 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
- FTE £27,028-£32,656
What skills and experience we're looking for
Dilkes Academy are 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.
Dilkes Academy 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.
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.
What the school offers its staff
In return we offer:
- a committed team who genuinely want the best for our pupils
- excellent professional development opportunities
- strong, collaborative partnerships with other local schools
. You will also be added to our "Catalyst Employee Perks" platform where you will be able to access a range of discounts from regular supermarkets, numerous retailers, family days out, restaurants and more.
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.
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About Dilkes Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 530 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Dilkes Academy website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- rhys.latham@catrust.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01708 852128
Our pupils are aged 3 – 11, ranging from Nursery to Year 6, and mainly live in the area surrounding the school. We also have a Personalised Learning Centre that offers specialist provision for 10 pupils. This means we have over 510 pupils in total.
At Dilkes we want our children to be happy, confident and to share a passion for learning. We help them to achieve highly and make outstanding progress.
We value every child and ensure that we foster the individuality of their interests and experiences. Our bespoke curriculum is carefully planned to enable us to teach all the National Curriculum subjects in a creative and inspiring way. We engage children in a range of activities that enable them to develop their knowledge and skills, and equip them for life beyond school.
We are very proud of the achievements of our pupils, and this pride is echoed by the pupils themselves. We strive to continue to build on the outstanding provision that Dilkes Academy offers.
"We strive to ensure high achievement and a happy educational experience for every child."
Arranging a visit to Dilkes Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email rhys.latham@catrust.org.uk.
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