Site Manager

Walton Peak Flying High Academy, Chesterfield, S40 3HJ

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  August 2025

• Closing date

  17 May 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 May 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: £25,992.00 - £28,624.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 4, Points 8-14 (37 hours per week)

Site Manager job summary

The Role: As the Site Manager, you will undertake a range of site management duties to the agreed quality standards, including security, cleaning, porterage, and maintenance of the school site. Your responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and operating within the school maintenance budget.
• Assisting with the determination of medium and long-term strategies for building maintenance and site development.
• Administering and coordinating building-related matters of maintenance, repair, and servicing.
• Supervising and providing directive advice to the cleaning staff and any members of the wider site team.
• Liaising with contractors, obtaining quotations, and supervising contractors on site.
• Undertaking regular inspections of the site, buildings, and plant, recording necessary repairs, and contacting contractors.
• Ensuring the security of the premises and attending to the intruder alarms where applicable.
• Cleaning designated areas and maintaining high standards in these areas.

What We Offer:

• The chance to see the direct impact of your work on the school environment and the well-being of students and staff.
• A commitment to your professional growth through continuous professional learning (CPL) opportunities.
• A positive and collaborative working environment where your contributions are valued.
• Access to a comprehensive benefits package which includes retail and leisure discounts, car leasing, and our employee assistance programme.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays.
• The opportunity to work in a role that is varied and rewarding, with no two days being the same.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in a similar site management role, preferably within an educational setting.
• Is a skilled communicator with strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Has a good understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
• Is proficient in using a wide range of IT.
• Pays exceptional attention to detail and ensures accuracy in all tasks.
• Can effectively prioritise and manage their workload independently.
• Is committed to the values and ethos of Walton Peak Flying High Primary and Nursery Academy
• Has practical skills in maintenance, DIY, and basic repairs.
• Is proactive and able to respond to emergencies effectively.
• Can work collaboratively with school staff and external contractors.

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applicants. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

No agencies please.

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

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 Walton Peak Flying High Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 131 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Walton Peak Flying High Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/walton-peak-flying-high-academy

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