Site Manager
Sir Thomas Fremantle School, Winslow, Buckinghamshire, MK18 3GH12 days remaining to apply
Closing date
21 March 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 February 2025
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
- £30,559.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Scale 6.18-6.20 - 37.5 hours per week (7am-3pm) 52 weeks per year (with annual leave entitlement) Pro rata salary £30,955 - £31,996
Site Manager job summary
Key responsibilities
Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and taking remedial action if required.
Act as a designated key holder, providing out of hours and emergency access to the school site.
Be responsible for site assistant.
Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson), decorating and maintenance of the buildings and site.
Monitor materials and stock and/order supplies and take meter readings.
Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school.
Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately.
Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations and water temperature testing) and equipment, in line with other schedules.
Ensure the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment following training, for example lift, sports/staging equipment.
Plan out, seek contractors and arrange building repairs and oversee works for large jobs.
Be able to work at heights and undertake DIY duties.
Be able to use email and have basic computer skills.
Be able to gather quotations and present them to line manager for works to be carried out.
Keep to schedules to monitor maintenance.
To undertake regular checks of the whole building and to formally report any findings/ actions to line manager.
Ensure the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment following training, for example lift.
Be able to work at heights and undertake DIY duties.
Be able to use email and have basic computer skills.
Keep to schedules to monitor maintenance.
To undertake regular checks of the whole building and to formally report any findings/ actions to line manager.
Ensure that the school mini bus safety inspections are booked and carried out.
Skills and abilities
Knowledge and expertise in minor maintenance and repairs.
Knowledge of ordering/monitoring procedures as required.
Knowledge of how own job fits into the activity and role of the area/site.
Knowledge of other jobs in the area.
Able to recognise and deal with emergency situations
Willingness to undertake training to keep knowledge up to date
Understand and able to apply Health and Safety procedures relevant to the job such as (or willingness to train);
Manual Handling
Fire Safety
Safe use of machinery and/or equipment
COSHH
Lone working
Legionella Awareness
Working at height
Health and Safety at work
and other courses as required
Qualifications and experience
IOSH qualification an advantage
COSHH
GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade C in English and Maths
Level 2/3 Diploma (or equivalent) or proficient technical and practical skills
Experience or knowledge of working in a school
Previous relevant experience including supervisory experience
Personal Qualities
Ability to be receptive to information being communicated (which can be non-verbal), contribute to its interpretation and pass on to others as appropriate.
Ability to influence, encourage, persuade and negotiate with others to achieve desired results (e.g. to ensure work is carried out in accordance with plans, etc.).
Use of wide range of machinery/equipment e.g. kitchen, gardening and general maintenance.
To organise others and own workload in order to achieve the job.
Ability to identify changes required to work routines and act upon them in liaison with line manager as relevant.
To organise and liaise with outside contractors, gathering and presenting quotations to line manager.
Ability to maintain accurate and timely records as required by the role e.g. contractors’ schedules, health and safety records
Ability to deal with everyday problems and to identify which problems should be referred to line manager.
Ability to monitor job activities as required by the role.
Ability to understand information and advise and liaise with others accordingly.
Ability to communicate both internally and externally using information technology as required for the role.
Ability to work and communicate well with colleagues and contractors, maintaining positive relationships.
Has written and numeric skills in order to complete more detailed records and reports
Sir Thomas Fremantle is set in North Buckinghamshire for 11-16 year olds serving the local community. The school is in easy reach of Milton Keynes and Aylesbury. We benefit from great facilities – the school building was only opened in 2017.
We are driven to ensure all our students have an incredible education that inspires and prepares them for the next step in their journey. With 600 students we are able to really get to know each of them and our sense of community is a real strength of our school.
Skills and abilities
Knowledge and expertise in minor maintenance and repairs.
Knowledge of ordering/monitoring procedures as required.
Knowledge of how own job fits into the activity and role of the area/site.
Knowledge of other jobs in the area.
Able to recognise and deal with emergency situations
Willingness to undertake training to keep knowledge up to date
Understand and able to apply Health and Safety procedures relevant to the job such as (or willingness to train);
Manual Handling
Fire Safety
Safe use of machinery and/or equipment
COSHH
Lone working
Legionella Awareness
Working at height
Health and Safety at work
and other courses as required
Qualifications and experience
IOSH qualification an advantage
COSHH
GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade C in English and Maths
Level 2/3 Diploma (or equivalent) or proficient technical and practical skills
Experience or knowledge of working in a school
Previous relevant experience including supervisory experience
Personal Qualities
Ability to be receptive to information being communicated (which can be non-verbal), contribute to its interpretation and pass on to others as appropriate.
Ability to influence, encourage, persuade and negotiate with others to achieve desired results (e.g. to ensure work is carried out in accordance with plans, etc.).
Use of wide range of machinery/equipment e.g. kitchen, gardening and general maintenance.
To organise others and own workload in order to achieve the job.
Ability to identify changes required to work routines and act upon them in liaison with line manager as relevant.
To organise and liaise with outside contractors, gathering and presenting quotations to line manager.
Ability to maintain accurate and timely records as required by the role e.g. contractors’ schedules, health and safety records
Ability to deal with everyday problems and to identify which problems should be referred to line manager.
Ability to monitor job activities as required by the role.
Ability to understand information and advise and liaise with others accordingly.
Ability to communicate both internally and externally using information technology as required for the role.
Ability to work and communicate well with colleagues and contractors, maintaining positive relationships.
Has written and numeric skills in order to complete more detailed records and reports
Sir Thomas Fremantle is set in North Buckinghamshire for 11-16 year olds serving the local community. The school is in easy reach of Milton Keynes and Aylesbury. We benefit from great facilities – the school building was only opened in 2017.
We are driven to ensure all our students have an incredible education that inspires and prepares them for the next step in their journey. With 600 students we are able to really get to know each of them and our sense of community is a real strength of our school.
Your professional development is really important to us. We want you to have the skills and training so you can flourish in your role. We care about your wellbeing and we want to work with you to ensure we do all we can to support you.
We would love to show you around our school to meet our wonderful students and to get to know us better.
Please contact Jenny Bell, Business Manager, at jenny.bell@sirthomasfremantle.org if you wish to arrange a visit, or have any questions.
STFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check will be undertaken for the successful applicant.
Please note that we do not accept CVs - applicants must submit an application form via mynewterm.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.
Commitment to safeguarding
STFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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 Sir Thomas Fremantle School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 601 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sir Thomas Fremantle School website
STFS is a welcoming and caring school that is oversubscribed and academically successful. Our GCSE results place us firmly as one of the top performing non-selective schools across Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes. Being a small school, we have a unique opportunity to get to know each of our young people and their families, to develop a genuinely personalised approach to their learning and to offer the very best in academic rigour and pastoral care.
The students at STFS benefit from highly qualified and committed staff who understand the various challenges that young people face. The smaller class sizes and relationships that are deep rooted in mutual respect mean that students at STFS are more than a statistic. They feel valued and are keen to learn. We are committed to providing an environment where learners can learn and teachers can teach.
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