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Estates Manager - Full-time

Sir Roger Manwood's School, Sandwich

  • Ref:KCC886-5428-232S
  • Posted:26/01/2023
  • Pay:KR9 - (£30,485-£34,693)
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:03/02/2023 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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ESTATES MANGER

Kent Range 9 (£30,485-£34693).  Plus on call allowance £900 P/A Positon within range dependent on experience

37 hours per week, year-round

To start as soon as possible

 

We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, creative and pro-active Estates Manager to join the team at this over-subscribed and highly successful selective school.   The right candidate must be able to manage and develop our facilities, and continue to improve and manage health and safety procedures and awareness at the School.  

The post holder shall have direct responsibility for a wide remit, including the following:

  • effective monitoring of the estate and ensuring that the Estates Team respond quickly and pro-actively to facilities issues
  • leading the management and performance of the cleaning and grounds contracts
  • effective project management of internal and external building works and maintenance programmes
  • managing the maintenance budget in line with developing a five-year programme of works

 

Benefits of working at Sir Roger Manwoods School Include.

28 Days Holiday –increasing to a Max of 30 days plus 8 Public Holidays.                                                       

A generous Local Government Pension Scheme, Death in Service Benefit, Cycle to Work Scheme, Annual Flu Vaccination, Reimbursement for costs of eye test and contribution towards glasses for VDU work, Access to Counselling and Wellbeing service, Staff Social Committee and fund, Policy for funding Professional Development.

For a detailed job description, person specification and application form please contact the Head’s PA, Mrs K Robinson, on head@srms.kent.sch.uk or 01304 610206. 

 

Closing Date:  strictly noon on Friday 3rd February 2023    

Please note that only timely applications on the official School application form will be considered.

 

Sir Roger Manwood’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure DBS Check.

Information about the school

Sir Roger Manwood's School offers a dynamic and welcoming environment for both staff and students, fostering a culture where everyone is highly valued. We take pride in our bright, capable students who are eager to learn, enabling our dedicated teachers to deliver exceptional education in their subjects.

Our school vision, encapsulated in the motto & Engage…Explore…Excel…&, reflects our commitment to both personal growth and academic excellence. We encourage you to explore our school website to discover the diverse array of activities we offer, ranging from our weekly Combined Cadet Force and adventurous weekend training to our challenging Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme. Additionally, our vibrant arts scene includes regular drama productions, music concerts and sports fixtures, complemented by numerous extra-curricular clubs and societies led by our staff. Furthermore, Sir Roger Manwood’s School organises numerous overseas trips annually, providing invaluable cultural experiences for our students, from Year 7 going to Boulogne for a day and Year 11 visiting Berlin in December annually, through to Sixth Formers visiting our twinned schools in India and The Gambia each Easter.

Nestled in the picturesque setting of Kent, our school is conveniently located near the delightful medieval centre of Sandwich, close to both coast and rolling countryside. The area boasts world-renowned championship golf courses, providing recreational opportunities amidst stunning landscapes along the idyllic East Kent coast. Convenient access to the channel crossings at Dover and Folkestone, as well as excellent transportation links to London via high-speed rail and major roadways, ensures ease of travel. Local house prices and rents are considerably lower than those in London and the other Home Counties.

We take pride in our inclusive, friendly, and welcoming community, prioritising the holistic development of every individual alongside academic progress. If you are passionate about education and seeking a fulfilling career in a supportive environment, we invite you to join us to shape the future of Sir Roger Manwood’s School.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Kellie Robinson
  • Address:Manwood Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 9JX
  • Telephone: (01304) 610200
  • Email: head@srms.kent.sch.uk

Fax: N/A

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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.