Job Description

We are looking to appoint a hard-working, motivated individual for 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday).

The full job description is detailed below, duties include general site maintenance and repairs, so being pro-active is essential. Informal visits to the school are welcome, if you have any queries please contact the school to discuss.

Job Description

Site Manager
Scale 5 (Band 3)

35 Hours Per Week, 52 Weeks p.a (23 days annual leave to be taken during school closure periods)

£19,945-£21,166

(Actual Salary £18,867-£20,022)

Reports to
Office Manager
Responsible for
Monitor work of cleaners
Liaison with
School staff, contractors, the public/hirers, officers of County Council departments
Job Purpose
To contribute to the smooth running of the School by organising and managing the cleaning team and undertaking effective supervision, caretaking maintenance, Health & Safety and security of the site.
Duties
The duties of the post as outlined will be subject to the appropriate risk assessment, safe systems of work and appropriate equipment being available and the relevant competencies of the postholder.

Security
· To monitor the effectiveness of the cleaning team.

· Act as keyholder and carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds. The routine and non-routine opening of premises and grounds. Responding to calls outside normal working hours as a result of break-ins etc. and/or the setting off of the burglar alarm(s).

· Providing access, where possible, to the premises and classrooms in the event of snow or minor flooding or similar emergency situations.

· Dealing with enquiries from officers and employees of the Local Education Authority, workers and contractors and, where appropriate in liaison with the Headteacher/Deputy Headteacher(s)***

· Attempting to prevent unauthorised access onto the school premises or grounds.

· (Note: in fulfilling this responsibility all employees are expected to work within established school procedures and the Code of Practice No. 32(S) Managing Violence in Schools). (List only key tasks. These could be under subheadings)

· Monitoring and ensuring the cleanliness of the School premises and furnishings.

Caretaking and maintenance
· Operating the heating plant so that the required temperatures are maintained in the premises and an adequate supply of hot water is available. Carrying out frost precaution procedures.

· Making arrangements for the carrying out of routine procedures or inspections on ancillary equipment, e.g. checking automatic pumps and areas subject to flooding, and the maintenance of batteries.

· Carrying out school based procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering, accident or major damage.

· To identify and prioritise maintenance requirements and contribute to preparation of work programmes.

· To carry out first line repairs and maintenance which are not beyond the competence of the staff concerned:-

- plumbing work - e.g. repairing a leaking pipe, simple installation work, such as plumbing in a new tap, or replacing washer etc.;

- redecoration as appropriate;

- plastering work such as repairing cracked or broken plaster, making good damaged walls, for example, following the removal of say, shelving or similar fittings;

- fencing and boundary repairs, e.g. mending broken fencing panels or stakes, repairing holes in chain link fences etc.;

- Glazing work, such as replacing smaller windows, re-beading or re-puttying glass panes, internal and external. N.B. Specialist contractors would be used for repairs to large windowpanes or double-glazed units or windows at a high level.

· Making arrangements for the washing of internal walls, e.g. classrooms, corridors by the caretaking (and cleaning) staff.

· Making arrangements for window cleaning by the caretaking staff.

· Ensuring that all areas within the confines of the site are free from litter and that all drains and gullies are free flowing and clean.

· Making arrangements for the delivery of stores, materials and other goods and their conveyance to their points of distribution. Dispatching laundry, goods, materials etc.

· Ensuring that adequate supplies of cleaning materials and other supplies are available.

· Ensuring that all caretaking equipment is in a safe and working condition and arranging for their repair as appropriate.

· Preparing the school premises and site for out of school activities and clearing up after these activities.

Other duties
· Testing portable electrical equipment if trained and accredited to do so.

· Assisting in the recruitment and selection of caretaking and cleaning staff and the allocation of duties and hours of work.

· Planning own work and that of assistant(s) and cleaning staff. Issues relating to supervision/ management of staff.

· Provide appropriate induction and training of assistant(s) and cleaning staff.

· Completing claims for caretaking fees for lettings and making out forms for the requisition of stores and repairs.

· Maintenance of Inventory of/in respect of (define) equipment. Carrying out an annual check of equipment against the Inventory.

Health & Safety

· Ensuring the implementation and compliance with appropriate Codes of Practice throughout the School (in relation to premises and caretaking/cleaning issues) in liaison with the Health and Safety Officer for the School.

Monitoring the appropriate (define e.g. premises and caretaking and cleaning related) Health and Safety procedures in use in the School and reporting any issues to the Health and Safety Officer for the School.

General

Such other duties relating to the use of the premises and site as may be necessary from time to time in accordance with established local practice or with the reasonable requirements of the School and governing Body.

The duties may be varied by the Headteacher and/or Governing Body to meet changed circumstances in a manner compatible with the post held.
General
· To participate in the performance and development review process, taking personal responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities in discussion with line manager.

· To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with the role, for health & safety in the workplace

· Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the School's Equal Opportunities Policy

· The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

SITE MANAGER (Primary) Personal Specification

Examples
Qualifications & Experience
Specific qualifications & experience
Experience of caretaking and/or buildings maintenance/security

Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures
Knowledge of First Aid

Literacy
Good reading and writing skills
Numeracy
Ability to count and undertake general mathematical calculations
Technology
Good knowledge of security, heating plant and other building systems

Ability to undertake DIY tasks
Communication
Written
Ability to complete forms, write letters and reports
Verbal
Ability to exchange complex verbal information clearly
Languages
Seek support to overcome communication barriers with children and adults
Negotiating
Ability to negotiate effectively to achieve best outcomes

Ability to manage difficult or controversial exchanges
Working with children
Behaviour Management
Understand the school's behaviour management policy
SEN
Understand and support the differences in children and adults and respond appropriately
Curriculum
Basic understanding of the learning experience provided by the school
Child Development
Basic understanding of the way in which children develop
Health & Well being
Understand and support the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing
Working with others
Working with partners
Understand the role of others working in and with the school
Relationships
Ability to establish rapport and respectful and trusting relationships with others
Team work
Ability to make an distinctive contribution to the work of the work a team
Information
Contribute to the development and implementation of effective systems to share information
Responsibilities

Organisational skills
Excellent organisational skills

Ability to remain calm under pressure
Line Management
Ability to supervise and monitor the work of others
Time Management
Ability to manage own time effectively

Demonstrate a flexible approach
Creativity
Demonstrate ability to resolve complex problems independently
General
Equalities
Awareness of and commitment to equality
Health & Safety
Good understanding of Health & Safety
Child Protection
Understand and implement child protection procedures
Confidentiality/Data Protection
Understand procedures and legislation relating to confidentiality
CPD
Demonstrate a clear commitment to develop and learn in the role

Ability to effectively evaluate own performance

Information about the School

Birch Primary Church of England School is a happy, successful and inclusive primary school at the heart of a small, vibrant and diverse village.

We are building on our exciting and rich curriculum to ensure that it is fit for all our children, ensuring full engagement of staff, children, and parents in learning.

We work in close partnership with the community and other local schools.

The Governing Body of Birch C of E (VA) Primary School welcomes applications from parents who live in the parishes of Birch, Great and Little Wigborough, Layer Marney, Layer Breton and Salcott-cum-Virley, and others who wish their children to attend this School.