Job Description
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We are looking to appoint a hardworking, energetic, enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable and well organised person to join our team as Site Manager.
Duties will include security of the buildings and site, including Health and Safety compliance, non-specialist maintenance and repairs, grounds work, managing contractors and general porterage. The post holder will be responsible for the cleaning of designated areas on a daily basis in conjunction with other cleaning staff.
Previous site manager experience would be beneficial, although a high level of technical ability in routine maintenance, handy-person skills and managing premises projects is essential.
The successful candidate will: - Be honest, reliable and hardworking and able to work using their own initiative - Have good DIY and premises skills and be able to carry out minor repairs and jobs competently - Have the ability and confidence to supervise and monitor the work of cleaning staff - Be willing to attend relevant courses to develop their expertise
- Be good at prioritising and meeting deadlines and to work independently - Be committed to achieving high standards in their work
- Have good record keeping skills - Be flexible and cheerful and enjoy working with children, parents, governors and staff - Be a good team player, be pro-active and willing to become involved in all aspects of school life
- Have basic IT skills
Annual leave to be taken during school closure periods. The role will be a split shift.
Information about the School
Katherines Primary Academy and Nursery are a thriving Primary School in a small estate in Harlow and a school that the staff, children, parents and myself are incredibly proud of. Our children display excellent learning behaviours, they embrace each new learning opportunity building on prior knowledge and developing new skills, within a challenging curriculum.
Since coming into post, as Head of School in September 2017, I, along with my dedicated team, ensure that children's well being and voice are at the heart of what we do. We are extremely proud of our academic results, above National Standards in all subjects, for the last two consecutive years. We believe that every child’s learning and development is as individual as they, at Katherines Primary Academy children GROW in our care. Our commitment to each child is that they will leave us as Global citizens, Resilient learners, Outstanding achievers and Well-rounded empowered individuals. This coupled with our '100 things at Katherines' is designed to ensure that we are shaping our children's futures in the most positive way possible. We are confident that our children are equipped to face new challenges in the modern world, ready for their next stage of education in their respective secondary schools and beyond.
Mrs Annette Norris
Head of School
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