The Observatory School is seeking to appoint a day time Site Manager to provide operational support to the Finance and Facilities Officer across the three different school sites.
Key attributes
We are looking for a candidate who is enthusiastic, conscientious, proactive and self-motivated, who would like to provide a key role in maintaining and developing our school sites, to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community.
Responsibilities
* Acting as a key holder, locking and unlocking the school and carrying out security checks of the whole site
* Carrying out and recording maintenance checks and maintaining records to a high standard
* Management of external maintenance and service contracts and supervision of contractors whilst on site
* Monitoring site stock, ordering supplies and maintaining associated records
* Experience of DIY and ability to carry out minor repairs, general maintenance and decorating competently
* Undertake cleaning duties whilst managing a small team of school cleaners
* Deliver health and safety training and information to staff
* Provide support to the school by acting as a driver of the different school vehicles to move items around the school sites and to provide driver cover for pupil trips and educational visits.
* Willingness to attend training courses, including health and safety awareness and safeguarding
* A love of farm animals and an interest in learning about their care and welfare will be a significant advantage
* Own car, and a driving license is essential - you will need to move between different sites during the day and drive school vehicles.
Working Hours
The hours of working are to be negotiated but are to be usually a single shift during the working school day. On occasion, the post holder will be required to work split shifts to cover the absences of the other two site managers.
Application
Application forms and supporting letters must be submitted, explaining on no more than two sides of A4 paper how they meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role. These should be returned to school by the closing date. CVs will not be accepted
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