Site Supervisor - Full-time

The Lenham School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-4015-241S
• Posted:17/04/2024
• Pay:VIAT 5 (£24,887 - £26,520)
• Start Date:May 2024
• App Close Date:01/05/2024 at 12:00
• Interviews:TBC

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The Lenham School is an OFSTED GOOD school with an exciting opportunity to join our successful Site Team.

We are currently recruiting for a Site Supervisor to join our staff team to undertake caretaking and cleaning duties throughout the site. Under the direction of the school’s Estates Director/Site Manager, duties will include security, cleaning of premises, porterage, litter picking and the handling of lettings. This role is responsible for the security of the school premises and will assist in the role of ensuring site Health and Safety compliance on a day to day basis.

Working hours will be subject to variation to ensure continuity. Call out at weekends and unsociable hours will be necessary. The successful applicant will be required to work 37 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year.

Full details of this post can be found within the job description. Salary will be according to experience but will be paid on VIAT Grade 5 (£24,887 to £26,520). 

Drive and passion will be essential prerequisites for a successful application.

We are a dedicated, collaborative team of professionals who enjoy welcoming new staff, new ideas and fresh input. Opportunities, including career progression, are actively sought for all staff across the school. Collaboration with like-minded colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust (VIAT) is set up to provide networking, support, quality assurance and friendship.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please contact Mrs Claire Rush by email on recruitment@thelenham.viat.org.uk providing a telephone number on which we can contact you.

The closing date is 12 noon on 1 May 2024 however, please note the Trust has the right to appoint at any point before the closing date.

Please submit completed applications to recruitment@thelenham.viat.org.uk

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. As part of the shortlisting process, the Trust reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

A copy of our school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy can be found attached.

Valley Invicta Academies Trust expects every employee to take responsibility for promoting a culture that values and respects difference. We welcome applications from all diverse and ethnic groups.

If you require access arrangements to complete an application form, please contact the Trust who will support you i.e., large print, coloured forms.

Information about the school

The Lenham School is a mixed secondary school, with a growing Sixth Form, in the heart of the community. The school is determined to deliver outstanding progress and outcomes for students, who are encouraged to thrive as part of a cohesive and tolerant community with the highest possible aspirations for themselves and others.

Students at The Lenham School experience a high quality ‘Mastery Curriculum’ and students and staff access extensive digital resources using their individual mobile devices. The curriculum provides personalised learning pathways and student progress is monitored using a Mastery Assessment system.

The school benefits from a state-of-the-art Science block and a large outdoor space, with a range of sports facilities.

The Lenham School is proud to have achieved the Wellbeing Award.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Nicky Wheeler, PA to Headteacher.
• Address:Ham Lane, Lenham, Maidstone , Kent, ME17 2LL
• Telephone: 03033030000 Option 9
• Email: recruitment@thelenham.viat.org.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Site Supervisor JD/Person Spec
• Recruitment of Ex offenders Policy
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy