Site Manager at King James Academy Royston
King James Academy Royston is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, efficient, flexible and reliable person to work with our dedicated site team.
About This Role
King James Academy Royston is a through school rated Good in its 2024 Ofsted inspection. We value a supportive culture and high aspirations for staff and pupils.
Responsibilities
* Work with the School Operations Manager to ensure facilities and associated resources are maintained to a high quality.
* Promote high standards of work for the Site Maintenance Team and serve as an excellent role model.
* Act as the link between day‑to‑day working and maintenance for the Trust and the Academy’s extended Leadership Team.
* Be responsible for security, general maintenance work and repairs, health and safety issues relating to the buildings, cleaning and porterage duties.
* Undertake basic maintenance of heating, lighting, plumbing and security systems to ensure they operate safely and efficiently.
* Capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting and carrying of equipment and materials.
* Work a rolling shift between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., occasional weekend work on a 52‑week contract.
* A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle would be an advantage as travel between sites may be required.
* Undertake statutory Health and Safety checks including daily/weekly/monthly recording where required.
* Be a key holder and attend emergency call‑outs for the school.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Commitment to high standards of service delivery and customer care.
* Positive, hard‑working and enthusiastic.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings and late evenings.
* Statutory DBS application is required before work can start.
Benefits
* Collaborative approach to working.
* Opportunities to train/work with other academies within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust to share best practice and resources.
* A friendly and professional team.
* A caring and supportive working environment.
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes life cover.
If you have no experience of working in a school or similar managerial experience, and feel working with us would be the next step in your career, we would welcome your application.
For discussion or a visit before applying, please contact Lottie Farrer at som@kjar.org.uk.
Application Notice
The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants are thanked for their interest in this post. Please note that only the candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.
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