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Facilities Manager - Full-time

Medway Green , Wouldham

  • Ref:MED886-6157-6S
  • Posted:10/10/2019
  • Pay:Up to £20 000
  • Start Date:ASAP
  • App Close Date:29/10/2019 at 09:00
  • Interviews:TBC

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About the School

Medway Green is part of Acorn Care and Education Group and is a brand new Special School opening in Wouldham, Kent.  Based in a newly refurbished, state of the art building, formerly Wouldham All Saints Primary School, We are looking forward to welcoming our first students through our doors in November 2019

To help us on our journey we are looking to recruit a facilities coordinator to ensure the safety of the site for both students and staff.  They will be responsible for maintaining the site as well as the upkeep for any necessary records relating to Health & Safety.

About the Group

We are part of the Acorn Care and Education Group and can promise you plenty of challenges, and a rich variety of opportunities to develop your career.

Acorn Care and Education provide education and care across 20 schools and 19 residential care homes nationally. Our vision is to build incredible futures by empowering vulnerable young people in the UK to be happy and to make their way in the world. Every day we improve the lives of thousands of young people, their families and communities through a relentless focus on caring and learning.

About the role

Working as the Facilities Co-ordinator / caretaker at Medway Green School you will undertake general maintenance, ensure that the site is kept clean and tidy, co-ordinate site support services and external contractors, as well as being responsible for regular, necessary and statutory checks.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an individual with high expectations and standards, who can offer excellent organisational and constructive, practical skills.  The ability to contribute to the development of our school is essential and we believe that energy, passion and a commitment to high standards are key characteristics required.  We are looking for a motivated individual who is able to work as part of a team as well as use their initiative when working alone.

This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their skills and experience in a challenging, motivating and highly rewarding environment. 

The position is due to commence as soon as possible (subject to approved reference/DBS checks).  If you have any further queries regarding how to apply please contact the recruitment team on 01204 558 055

If you have any further queries regarding how to apply please email recruitment@acorncare.co.uk  or phone 01240 556360

 

Acorn Care and Education are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will

Information about the school

Medway Green School is a special needs provision that provides for students whose SEMH/SEN needs have resulted in placement breakdown at their mainstream schools. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH students in Key stages 2-4, however within the next 2 years the provision will move to Key stages 3-4 only. Students will experience a personalised curriculum based on previous learning and identified needs. With a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development the school aims to help young pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to achieve success as they progress through life.

Opened in 2019, Medway Green School presently provides education to 67 students, with a capacity of 70 students. We have welcomed our first KS4 cohort this year and have been excited to introduce subject specialists to our school, providing a secondary model of learning.

Medway Green is a part of Acorn Education. Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education with accommodations for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

This opportunity is within commutable distance of Rochester, Maidstone and surrounding areas, with excellent access to the M2 and M20 motorways. There are no regular public transport routes to the school.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

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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.