Job Description

Job Title: Site Manager - Parkwood Academy

Contract:Permanent

Hours: 37 hours - working 52.14 weeks per year

Scale: Scale 6 Point 13-17 (Depending on experience)

Salary: £26,873.00 - £28,770.00 (Depending on experience)

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 15th April 2024, Midday

Interviews: w/c 22nd April 2024

Parkwood Academy are looking for a dedicated, hardworking and reliable Site Manager to ensure the safe operation, statutory compliance and general maintenance of the school.

We are looking for a Site Manager who will take pride in the management, maintenance and cleanliness of our school premises. At Parkwood Academy, we work collaboratively as a team and therefore the successful candidate will be approachable, adaptable and have a 'can do' attitude to meet the needs of this fast paced, school working environment.

The working pattern will be 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The position requires a split shift, which will be Monday & Friday 07:00-10:30 & 13:30-18:00 and Tuesday to Thursday 07:00-10:30 & 14:30-18:00.Dependant on candidate pool, job share would be considered.

We would be delighted to hear from you if you are:

• Able to prioritise, with a commitment to providing a high-quality service.
• Experienced in building maintenance.
• Hardworking, punctual, and committed to keeping the school site safe, secure and clean and are willing to work as part of a dedicated team.
• An excellent timekeeper, reliable and trustworthy.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Safeguarding.
• A good communicator and have good interpersonal skills.
• Able to demonstrate knowledge and or experience of Health & Safety in the workplace.
• Able to manage site security and be a key holder which requires occasional late evenings and weekend functions and regular lettings.
• Confident in general maintenance and have a range of practical trade or DIY skills applicable to the role.
• Able to solicit quotations to achieve best value for site works.
• A positive role model for both staff and pupils.
• Prepared to undertake relevant training required for your role.

We can offer:

· Engaged and enthusiastic pupils who are 'proud to belong' to our school and enjoy learning in a stimulating environment.

· A forward thinking, proactive Trust that is dedicated to the success of its pupils and staff.

· A dynamic and collaborative team of leadership who are dedicated and committed to the success of pupils and staff alike.

· Access to ongoing training empowering you to grow and excel in your role.

· A comprehensive Employee Assistance programme available to all employees, providing you with the support you need whenever you need it.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed please contact the school office on 01245 354605 and arrange a visit. We hope to meet you.

If you would like to apply for this position and you have previous experience in the majority of the above accountabilities, please click the following link to access our application form: Career Opportunities - South Essex Academy Trust (seacademytrust.co.uk).

Once completed please send to Sarah O'Donnell, Recruitment Consultant at recruitment@seacademytrust.co.uk along with your Recruitment Monitoring Information form. The Job Description and Person Specification is also included in the attachments.

Parkwood Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practice and appointments are subject to satisfactory DBS certification and references. We are an equal opportunities employer and are part of the South Essex Academy Trust.

Information about the School

Nestled in the heart of Melbourne Drive, Chelmsford, Parkwood Academy is a thriving primary school within the South Essex Academy Trust (SEAT), a dynamic network of schools that champion collaboration and mutual support. SEAT is a multi-academy trust comprising a family of primary schools that actively work together to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and staff.