Site Manager
The Whitstable School, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PXThis job expired on 2 October 2022 – see similar jobs
Closing date
2 October 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 September 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £25,058 - £28,245 SAT 7
Site Manager job summary
We have an opportunity to appoint a skilled, reliable and trust worthy person to the post of Site Manager.
Duties include:
- Managing the site assistants, cleaning staff and grounds and lettings personnel;
- Ensuring health and safety standards for the site are maintained;
- General maintenance of the buildings and grounds, project management of work involving contractors;
- Overseeing the security of the site, providing out of hours and emergency access to the school site.
The successful candidate will:
- Have previous experience of premises and general maintenance;
- Be physically fit;
- Enjoy working as part of a team;
- Be able to prioritise tasks and use own initiative;
- Have a good understanding of health and safety regulations within a school setting.
The School
The Whitstable School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement, situated in the highly desirable location of Whitstable, Kent. Rated by Ofsted in February 2018 as a ‘Good’ school, we are now embarking on the next stage of our journey to ‘outstanding’ and are looking for exceptional and inspiring individuals to help us achieve this ambition.
Please visitwww.thewhitstableschool.org.ukfor more about our school.
Why work for us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join our school.
In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Additional benefits include:
- Excellent on site facilities;
- Excellent CPD programme;
- Being part of a highly successful Trust;
- Local Government Pension Scheme – generous employer contribution;
- Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice;
- Cycle to Work Scheme;
- Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
- Employee Referral Recruitment incentive;
- Free parking on site;
- Generous annual holiday, 26 days plus Bank holidays and a concessionary day at Christmas.
Further information about the job
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Whitstable School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1112 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- chris.donovanbayley@swale.at
The Whitstable School is a successful and ambitious 11–18 non-selective secondary school, situated in the beautiful coastal town of Whitstable in North Kent. The school serves a thriving community and is committed to providing an excellent education that enables every pupil to achieve academically, develop their talents and prepare confidently for the future. Whitstable is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, rich cultural heritage and strong sense of community. The school benefits from close links with local organisations, providing pupils with opportunities to participate in performances, exhibitions and cultural events. An Ambitious and Distinctive CurriculumThe Whitstable School offers a broad and ambitious curriculum across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, combining academic excellence with opportunities for creativity and personal development. The visual and performing arts are longstanding strengths of the school. At Key Stage 3, the specialist Stage School and STEM Academy provide additional lessons and enrichment opportunities for pupils with particular interests in performing arts, science, technology, engineering and mathematics. At Key Stage 4, pupils study a strong academic core alongside a wide range of options, including fine art, photography, textiles, music, drama, dance, construction, design technology and computer science. A Thriving Sixth FormThe school has a growing Sixth Form offering a broad range of academic and vocational qualifications, including A Levels and BTECs. Its Football Academy provides an additional specialist pathway, combining academic study with sporting development. The school has an established record of success at GCSE and A Level, particularly within the context of non-selective education in Kent, and remains ambitious for further improvement. Our Values and EthosThe Whitstable School believes that high ambition, challenge and opportunity lead to personal and academic excellence. Its TRACK values underpin school life and shape the expectations of pupils and staff:· Tolerance· Resilience· Achievement· Courtesy· Knowledge These values support a positive and inclusive culture where pupils are encouraged to develop confidence, character and a commitment to achieving their personal best.
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