Site Manager - Full-time

Loose Primary School, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-2044-272S
• Posted:24/04/2024
• Pay:KR6 - KR7
• Start Date:Once employment checks completed
• App Close Date:10/06/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:As applications are received

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Are you a highly motivated and skilled individual with a passion for excellent work and maintaining a safe educational environment?

We are seeking a dedicated school Site Manager to join our team at Loose Primary School.  As the School Site Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of our fabulous grounds and share our vision for a school which the children, staff and community are proud of.

We are looking for someone with the following characteristics:

Attention to Detail:  Meticulous attention to detail in identifying and addressing maintenance needs, safety concerns and cleanliness throughout the school to ensure compliance with statutory health and safety standards and a high level of pride for our school.

Proactive Approach:  Demonstrate a proactive approach in identifying potential issues and taking preventative measures to maintain a secure and optimal learning environment.

Competent in a Basic Level of Trade Standard Skills

Organised:  Maintain a system for tracking and managing maintenance requests, equipment inventory, contractor work and necessary supplies.  Keep accurate records of completed tasks and ongoing projects.

Prioritising Workload: Address urgent issues promptly while also planning and executing preventative maintenance schedules.

Teamwork and Communication:  Collaborate with other staff to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure the overall functionality of the school facility.  

Desirable Qualifications or Experience (advantageous but ongoing training and development will also be provided):

Proficient in using Microsoft systems for email and communication.

Proven experience in a role where these skills are demonstrated either in an educational or other site setting.

Evidence of basic trade skills.

General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or an equivalent qualification.

First Aid at Work Certification

Knowledge of UK health and safety regulations and their practical application in an operational setting.

Experience in conducting risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.

Understanding of COSHH regulations and the safe handling of hazardous substances.

Familiarity with fire safety protocols and emergency evacuation procedures.

The position is permanent, working 52 weeks per year with 27 days paid leave plus bank holidays.  We provide private health care cover, pension contributions and statutory sick pay.  The normal working pattern is likely to be 38 hours per week, with some evenings / weekends as agreed for additional payment, but this can be discussed at interview.

The school is fully committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore all staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employement checks.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received and the advert will close early if the right candidate is found.

Information about the school

Loose Primary School is a large, oversubscribed 3-form entry school set within an amazing community and beautiful surroundings. The school has created an ambitious vision to provide children with a world-class education. Children are motivated and willing to learn and flourish when provided with exciting learning opportunities, the chance to take risks and bring their imaginations to life. Our school facilities support these opportunities; we have our own swimming pool, superb art, computing and PE resources as well as vast grounds that can be endlessly explored

Our staff team are highly motivating and work together to develop themselves and one another. Children are at the heart of everything we do and the professional development we offer ensures that staff continually improve for the benefit of the children.

Loose is part of the Coppice Primary Partnership incorporating; Loose Primary School, Coxheath Primary School and St Katherines School and Nursery. This partnership proves invaluable in providing many exciting career opportunities for staff to explore as well as providing excellent staff support and development. Please feel free to discuss this further with us.

Further information about all schools is available on their websites, which can be found on the following links:

https://www.loose-primary.kent.sch.uk/

https://www.stkatherineskent.co.uk/

https://www.coxheath.kent.sch.uk/

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Samantha Hilder
• Address:Loose Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 9UW
• Telephone: (01622) 743549
• Email: hr@coppicepp.org

Fax: 01622 746214

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification