Deadline is today

  • Closing date

    5 December 2024 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    25 November 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

£22,468.00 Annually (Actual)

Site Manager job summary

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Site Manager, who embodies the values and principles of both the school and the Preston Hedges Trust. We are looking for an individual with good handy-person skills and a genuine enthusiasm to perform tasks efficiently.  

The role requires a committed individual who will complete a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the day-to-day maintenance and repairs of the school, while ensuring a high level of health and safety.


Job Responsibilities:


Premises management, including:

  • To ensure the school is kept well maintained and decorated through a programme of annual decoration and works. 
  • To order and supervise repairs and act as project manager for small maintenance contracts and improvement schemes, including involvement in quotes and arranging/monitoring work undertaken. 
  • To ensure the cleaning contractors maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the school

Security and Health & Safety, including:

  • To monitor, report and advise on all security matters.
  • To be responsible for the security of the premises, liaising with Preston Hedges Trust, Police and other emergency services in this respect as necessary
  • To be responsible for unlocking and locking up of the school during term time and during school closure periods.
  • All duties to be carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at work Act, Nationally and locally agreed Codes of Practice which are relevant and the School’s Health & Safety Policy and Procedures

Values:

          • To uphold and model the Preston Hedges Trust values of Ambition, Drive, Excellence and One Team at all times. 
          • Consistently demonstrate an understanding of the values and model these at all times.
          • To support in the delivery of the Trusts purpose, vision and policies.

          Benefits: 

          • A comprehensive induction programme at both Trust and school levels 
          • A broad range of continuous professional development including access to the National College online training platform 
          • An environment that places wellbeing at the heart of everything we do, with staff having access to a comprehensive wellbeing package including the Schools Advisory Service, which offers counselling, GP helpline, mindfulness, nurse support, physiotherapy and more.  
          • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

          If you are passionate about teaching and committed to providing creative learning experiences, we would love to hear from you. To learn more about the role, this exciting venture and the opportunities that it brings, potential candidates are warmly welcome to meet the Principal and tour our school. Please contact the school office on 01908 373640 or email office@holnechase.org

          Preston Hedges Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. All appointments are subject to successful Disclosure and Barring clearance and any other necessary safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and medical clearance. Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2024 all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online checks.

          Our Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be viewed using the following link:https://prestonhedgestrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Safeguarding-Child-Protection-Policy-2024.pdf

          Please also be advised we will take up references prior to interview and that one referee must be your last employer. The school provides equal opportunities to all. We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.

          Commitment to safeguarding

          Holne Chase is committed to safeguarding and
          promoting the welfare of pupils.
          We follow safer working practices and therefore
          an enhanced DBS is required for all successful
          applicants, alongside the request of references, for
          all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.
          Please be advised that as per KCSIE 2022 all
          shortlisted candidates will be subject to online
          checks.
          As part of our recruitment policies, the successful
          candidate will be expected to complete a medical
          questionnaire

          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.

          Visas cannot be sponsored.
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          About Holne Chase Primary School

          School type
          Academy, ages 4 to 11
          Education phase
          Primary
          School size
          211 pupils enrolled
          Age range
          4 to 11

          Welcome to our new school website!

          We are excited to be taking our first steps as a new school within the Preston Hedge’s Academy Trust.

          At Holne Chase, our staff team, in partnership with our Governing Body and the Trust Board, are committed to forming a strong partnership with our families and community, and together, we ensure that each and every child has the very best primary school experience that they can.

          Our driving vision is founded on the philosophy of ‘Fun, Creativity & Achievement’ – it is at the heart of everything we do here at Holne Chase.

          We want our school to be a happy, safe place for our children, where they can experience exceptional teaching and be immersed in exciting and innovative curriculum opportunities. We are incredibly proud of our creative, inquisitive and confident learners; we nurture and support our children so that they thrive at our school in both academic and non-academic areas, ensuring that they develop those incredibly important wider personal and social skills.

          We very much look forward to welcoming you to our school

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