Assistant Site Manager

Job Description

ST HELENA SCHOOL

ASSISTANT SITE MANAGER

Pay Range: Local Government Scale 5 (Point 8 - 11)

£20,852 - £22,129

Start Date: 1st August 2022

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Assistant Site Manager to join the established Site Team. The successful candidate will undertake a wide range of duties including carrying out first line repairs and maintenance, lettings supervision, site security, porterage, some cleaning and to be a key-holder for out-of-hours emergencies and alarm calls. The ability to work without supervision is essential.

Some of your key responsibilities will include:

· To line manage the Caretakers and the Cleaners, organise their work and manage the performance of direct line staff.

· Ensuring the implementation and compliance with appropriate Codes of Practice throughout the school in liaison with the Health and Safety Officer.

· To be responsible for the day-to-day management of contractor activity on site.

· Supervising the carrying out of routine procedures and inspections on equipment.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

We're looking for you if you have:

· Have experience of caretaking and/or buildings maintenance and security

· Have the ability to manage your own time effectively and demonstrate a flexible, proactive approach

· Experience of Health & Safety procedures and codes of practice

· The ability to carry out first line repairs and maintenance

· Experience of leading a team

Why work for The Sigma Trust, St Helena School?

We can offer you:

· A Competitive Salary

· Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

· Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

· Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms

Full time - 37 hours, 52 weeks per year on a shift basis. Hours may be variable to suit needs of the job and include a split shift, AM and PM working pattern.

Additional Information:

For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk

To Apply

To apply for this post, please apply via the link provided:

https://careers.sigmatrust.org.uk/Apply/U2lf7acdnbWEgQXBwbGljYXRpb24gRm9ybS58NDF8MjkyMDU2fDF8fEZhbHNlfDIxMjJ8MTU1NTg3Mnww?i=HQX3LVVI84M%3d

Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.

Closing date: Midday, Tuesday 12th July 2022

Interviewing will take place on Friday 15th July 2022

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Information about the School

St Helena School, part of the Sigma Trust, is a highly-regarded 11-16 co-educational Academy, recognised as Good by Ofsted in 2014 and now on a journey to Outstanding. Located on 17 acres in historic Colchester, the school has a fine blend of traditional and modern facilities and opened a £2.5m new Science block in 2015, and a £2.5m all weather pitch facility in February 2016.

On 1 September 2016, the school joined The Sigma Trust, a partnership of schools with The Stanway School, The Thomas Lord Audley School, Clacton County High School, Monkwick Junior School and Monkwick Infants School and Nursery. Working in collaboration with all the schools within The Sigma Trust, St Helena has developed and enhanced its development of outstanding professional practice.

Safeguarding The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.