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Site Manager( S ) - Full-time/Part-time

Chevening CE Primary School, Sevenoaks

  • Ref:KCC886-3307-105S
  • Posted:30/05/2022
  • Pay:KR6 (Pro-rata) £21,801 to £23,262
  • Start Date:1 August 2022
  • App Close Date:23/06/2022 at 12:00
  • Interviews:w/c 27 June 2022

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37 hours per week. This position can be full time or job share for 52 weeks per year, 26 days paid leave plus bank holidays.

We wish to appoint a self-motivated person or two people on a job share basis. Applicants will need to be versatile, well organised, enthusiastic, fit and reliable with excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour.  General plumbing, DIY, electrical and carpentry skills are desirable.

Duties will include maintaining the security of the school site; maintenance and upkeep of the school premises and swimming pool, general repairs, porterage, limited cleaning, painting and decorating and ensuring our site is maintained to the highest standard, although as you will appreciate, this list is not exhaustive. A full driving licence is required as we would like you to occasionally drive our school minibus for class trips.

The candidate will need to be flexible as there will be the need for out of hours or additional time which may involve some evenings/weekends for which payment will be made.

If you are a practical and skilful person and want a varied and interesting role, we look forward to hearing from you.  Visits to the school are strongly encouraged - please email the office manager, office@chevening.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

The closing date for applications for this position is 12 noon on 23 June. The interviews will take place w/c 27 June 2022. The start date is ideally 1 August 2022.

 

The School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore all staff are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks.

Information about the school

We are a thriving, one form entry school within an idyllic village setting with excellent road connections. The school has close links with St. Botolph’s Church, Chipstead village, and Chevening House. We have been graded as Good by OFSTED (2019) and Outstanding by church SIAMs (2017) inspections.

Chevening children are enthusiastic and enjoy learning. The staff team is diligent and dedicated to providing the best education for the children.

We are inspired by the Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13: 31-32): “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches.” and aim to provide an excellent education by being

  • true to Christ and His teachings.  

  • known for kind and thoughtful actions and attitudes.  

  • inclusive in serving, sharing and showing God’s love to benefit all.  

This Biblical Vision underpins our discussions, decisions and direction; our school values are well-established and alive in all we do. We are seeking individuals who can uphold this ethos.

If you want to know more about this opportunity we would love to hear from you.

Chevening (St Botolph's) CE (VA) Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, barring services check and satisfactory references.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Jane Phillips
  • Address:Chevening Road, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN13 2SA
  • Telephone: 01732 452895
  • Email: office@chevening.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.