Site Manager

Job Description

Required from 1 September 2022 or earlier for a candidate with prior experience in a similar role.

Shift 1:
15 hours per week, 52.14 weeks. Scale 5. Holidays to be taken in school closure periods.
Scale 5 - £20,852 - 22,129 per annum FTE (actual pay £8,705.07-£9,222.38)

Shift 2:
15 hours per week, 52.14 weeks. Scale 5. Holidays to be taken in school closure periods.
Scale 5 - £20,852 - 22,129 per annum FTE (actual pay £8,705.07-£9,222.38)

You will work a two week shift pattern. Week One: Monday to Friday 07:00am until 10.00am and
Week Two Monday to Friday 2.30pm to 5.30pm. Some flexibility is required with regards to evening lettings and events.
The role can be either split for two people to share responsibility, or as a split shift for one person.

Due to the pending retirement of our current site manager, who has worked happily at our school for over 25 years, Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School is looking for one/ two motivated, experienced, enthusiastic and caring Site Managers.

This is a key position, providing vital support to the continuing success of our school and is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual.
The successful candidate will possess the ability to develop positive relationships with all members of the school community and an aptitude for practical work.
Experience in a trade such as plumbing or electrical work would be an asset, although is not essential. Experience of maintaining Swimming Pools would be a distinct advantage.

We are seeking someone who:
• Is reliable, energetic, has vision and takes pride in their work
• Will ensure that our school site is safe, clean and tidy to provide a high-quality learning environment for our children
• Will undertake preventative maintenance & repairs and is practical
• Will take a key role in Health & Safety checks and monitoring with input and awareness to COSHH and Risk Assessments
• Is aware of Safe Handling Practices
• Has a flexible approach to their work and ability to work independently
• Has strong DIY and handyman skills, for example, decorating, carpentry, plumbing
• Has good communication skills as you will be liaising with contractors, tradesman as well as pupils and staff.
• Has experience of Pool Maintenance. This site has a swimming pool. Maintenance experience would be a distinct advantage although full training will be given.

Duties will include general repairs and maintenance, locking and unlocking premises, general security, porterage, DIY, record keeping, etc.

This role includes working in the school holidays when hours can be consolidated by arrangement.

Prior experience within a similar setting is desirable, although not essential.

Full driving licence and use of own car is essential as you may be required to attend the school outside of normal working hours and purchase minor repair supplies.

Please see the job description for a more extensive list of duties.

We hope you will take the time to find out more about our school and experience our warm welcome.
For further information about the role, or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the school on 01277 372341 or email admin@kelvedonhatch.essex.sch.uk.

Please take great care in completing the online application form in full, as incomplete applications will not be considered. We do not accept CV's in place of a fully completed application form.

Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check.

Information about the School

Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School is a one-form entry primary school. Children are at the centre of everything that we do and we aim to ensure that all children have a happy and successful experience at our school. We place great importance on building a strong partnership between home and school. Children flourish when this partnership is good.

In our community we are kind and honest. We are confident and persevere. We all work together to keep each other safe.

Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School is part of Discovery Educational Trust - a successful and established multi-academy trust based in South Essex, comprising just under 4000 students and 500 staff, across 5 schools.

• Chase High School (Westcliff-on-Sea)
• St. Martin's School (Brentwood)
• Hogarth Primary School (Brentwood)
• Kelvedon Hatch Community Primary School (Brentwood)
• Larchwood Primary School (Brentwood)

We aim for each of our schools to become the school of choice within the community, offering a broad and exciting range of extracurricular activities to enhance the opportunities within their formal curriculum.

Our vision is that strong and effective leadership places our children and young people at the heart of everything we do. We value relationships, which are open and honest, underpinned by kindness, trustworthiness and compassion.

We offer ongoing training and professional development for all staff in a supportive and collaborative environment, along with the following employee benefits:

• Pension scheme - also automatically includes Life Assurance • Generous Referral Bonus for employees who refer quality candidates to join Discovery Educational Trust • Two-week October half term • Employee savings and discounts • Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential wellbeing support for employees and dependants • Mental Health First Aiders – we have qualified MHFA England trainers within the Trust and continue to add to our pool of trained MHFAs • Bike2Work scheme • Ongoing training and professional development in a supportive and collaborative environment

As an equal opportunities employer, Discovery Educational Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Discovery Educational Trust.

The Discovery Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding our students against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.