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Site Manager - Full-time

Archbishop Courtenay Primary School, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2027-140S
  • Posted:11/07/2024
  • Pay:£25,117 - £29,402 per annum
  • Start Date:September 2024
  • App Close Date:31/08/2024 at 12:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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Make a Difference Where it Matters: School Site Manager

Do you thrive in a vibrant school environment and have a knack for keeping things running smoothly?  Are you a jack of all trades?  Do you want to enjoy fun and laughter every day?

Our current Site Manager is retiring so Archbishop Courtenay Primary School is looking for a dedicated and resourceful Site Manager to join our team!

In this key role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring a safe, secure, and well-maintained learning environment for our children and staff.

Your Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the daily operation and upkeep of the school buildings and grounds.
  • Manage a team of cleaning staff
  • Responsible to security
  • Organise maintenance personnel, and contractor visits
  • Prioritize, plan, and schedule maintenance work in collaboration with school leadership.
  • Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, conducting regular checks and risk assessments.
  • Respond promptly to maintenance requests and repairs.
  • Manage budgets for building supplies and maintenance projects.
  • Foster positive working relationships with staff, pupils, and the wider school community.

Desired Qualities (not essential):

  • Experience in a similar role, facilities management, or the construction industry.
  • A strong understanding of health and safety regulations in an educational setting.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • The ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and meet deadlines.
  • A proactive and hands-on approach.
  • A passion for creating a positive environment for learning.

We offer:

  • The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children.
  • A supportive and collaborative working environment.
  • A chance to be part of a vibrant school community.
  • Fun and laughter every day – never a dull moment!

If you are  someone who is proactive, flexible and supportive with a can-do attitude come and join our team!

We encourage early applications and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

Visits to the school are welcomed.  If you would like to view the school please call the school office 01622 754666 or email headteacher@abc.aquilatrust.co.uk.

All applications must be made via the Kent Teach website. CVs will not be considered.  References may be taken up prior to interviews.  Please ensure email addresses are provided for referees.

Information about the school

Archbishop Courtenay Church of England Primary School is an expanding 1.5 form entry school and a member of Aquila, The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust (www.aquilatrust.co.uk).

We work closely with our community, especially All Saints' Church, and have a PTFA which helps organise many events. PE and music specialists provide additional curriculum enrichment. All early years classrooms have their own, purpose-built outside learning environment. Our Pastoral & Wellbeing Manager offers highly effective support to our pupils and their families.

Archbishop Courtenay Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

Fax: 01622 355174

Documents

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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.