What skills and experience we're looking for
The Hayes Primary School is a two-form entry primary school, situated in Kenley. We are proud of our academic standards, which remain high, and all pupils are encouraged to strive for their best, through carefully planned learning opportunities, provided by an excellent team of staff. We also ensure that children have a rich and broad curriculum with sport, music, art and drama featuring prominently.
As part of the school team, you will have the opportunity to work with committed and passionate colleagues and play an active role as the school grows and develops. We are looking for a self‑motivated Site Manager who has a proven track record of working in this role or equivalent experience.
* Do you have the desire to be part of a successful team?
* Are you happy, creative, kind and enthusiastic?
* Do you have a good standard of English and maths?
* Can you support us to ensure our environment is safe and inspiring for our school community?
* Do you have experience of working in schools already or are you looking to start?
We encourage you to visit our school website for the full job description and key role elements. If you are invited for interview you will be given a tour of our school on the day.
ROLE PURPOSE AND ROLE DIMENSIONS
* Responsible for the property and asset management of the School/Academy.
* Liaising daily with the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher/School Board Member on caretaking and site management issues. Manage the caretaking and cleaning staff of the school.
* Ensure the security of the school premises.
* Maintaining any machinery or plant within the School.
* Maintaining the internal and external fabric of the school premises as a safe working environment.
* Maintaining the school swimming pool.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE
* Understanding of health & safety requirements of a School or other public institution.
* Demonstrate knowledge of security methodology for both building and grounds without risking the health and safety of the school community.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & ABILITIES
* DIY skills to undertake day to day repairs and maintenance of building, including a working knowledge and operation of the school heating system.
* To communicate clearly to all sections of the school community both verbally and in writing.
* Excellent communication skills together with the ability to communicate fluently in English to fulfil the requirements of the post.
* Displays commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people.
* Demonstrates a commitment to fundamental British values and an awareness of how these can be promoted in direct work with children.
* Ability to assist in the training of new cleaning staff.
* Understanding of the principles of health & safety in a school environment including COSHH.
* Ability to manage own time effectively and demonstrate initiative including establishing procedures and prioritising own workload.
* Ability to adhere to working procedures and policies within the school environment.
* Ability to operate as part of a team or individually as required.
* Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the post, including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment to undertake the duties of the post.
* Ability to carry out a range of administrative tasks, including stock taking and ordering.
* Display a conscientious and logical approach to the variety of tasks necessary for the smooth running of the school.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
* Experience of monitoring and liaising with contractors and suppliers.
* Experience of current cleaning materials/methods/appliances and monitoring the quality of work undertaken by the school cleaning staff.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
* Take part in the school’s performance management system.
* Attend Governing Board meetings on a regular basis.
* Enhanced DBS Check
What the school offers its staff
SALARY & BENEFITS
Outer London NJC Grade 7, Scale Points 23-25
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing
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.
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