2 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    6 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 November 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, part time: 30 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Full Time Applications (37 hours per week) also considered

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,545-£27,344

Actual salary

£17,493-£22,171

Pay scale

Grade E Points 10-14

What skills and experience we're looking for

MAIN ACTIVITIES

  • Undertake the open up and lock up of the school site and buildings, maintaining a high security procedure
  • Undertake minor maintenance and DIY and a programme of general maintenance and housekeeping to ensure the school is clean and safe for all to use
  • To operate the heating, lighting, fire alarm, burglar alarm etc
  • To complete various safety checks, e.g. COSHH, Legionella, Fire across the whole school – daily, weekly, monthly and termly
  • To report major items for repair to senior staff and arrange for quotes where necessary to repair
  • To initiate and maintain contact with contractors for regular planned maintenance and ‘one off’ jobs
  • To arrange three quotations for works/projects
  • To oversee contractors and deliveries on site ensuring goods are stored in the correct place
  • Undertake any other appropriate duties as assigned by senior staff

See Attached Job Description for more detail.

What the school offers its staff

Our school and Trust offer:

Staff Wellbeing Package

Cycle To Work Scheme

Professional Development

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to k.fernie@odysseyct.org.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.
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About Portway Junior School

School type
Academy, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
348 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Phone number
01332 550113

Thank you for showing an interest in the role of Site Manager at our school. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to be responsible for the maintenance and security of Portway Junior School in Allestree, Derby ensuring a safe environment for our children and staff.

This role is varied, and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and creative individual who can turn their hand to any job that might arise and is able to cope in a high pressure environment and deal with constantly changing priorities. We are looking for a candidate who has good communication skills, is proactive, organised and is computer literate. The right candidate will contribute to the provision of high quality maintenance, security and cleanliness of the school buildings and grounds.

Our school is part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust. Our Trust is committed to supporting and delivering education of the highest quality across the trust. Each of our academies are unique, and have their own vision and values in order to provide our children with the opportunities they deserve. At Portway, we follow the Portway 5, to be: caring, friendly, responsible, respective and active. We are a kind and caring team who support each other. We have a happy, positive working environment and you will always find laughter in the staffroom.

This is a tremendous opportunity to make a difference and to be part of a dynamic and innovative staff team. We look forward to receiving your application and working with you on your own professional journey to excellence.

At Portway Junior School our shared vision is for every child to become a successful, independent, resilient, lifelong learner and a responsible member of the community, who can achieve and grow in a nurturing and creative environment prepared for our ever-changing world.

The strong sense of a learning community; working together and caring about each other, is felt throughout the school and leads to a commitment by all members to recognise the importance of having a positive impact on their school, local community and beyond.

Arranging a visit to Portway Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.fernie@odysseyct.org.uk.

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