Job Description

We are looking to appoint an honest, reliable, hardworking and self-motivated Site
Manager who would contribute to the safe and reliable running of the school site.
The successful applicant will have an extensive role in strategic planning to improve
and maintain, the school site. Experience in this type of role is essential.

Local Government Pay Scale 7, £25,481 to £28,672 depending on experience.
37 hours a week 7.30am to 4pm Mon - Thu and 7.30am to 3.30pm Fri with 1 hour for
lunch.
52 weeks per year with 23 days holiday to be taken during school closure periods.

The successful candidate will also be required to cover on site lettings evenings and
weekends with additional pay. There will also be the opportunity for overtime if
undertaking DIY projects which cannot be undertaken during school hours.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
· Friendly, approachable, a good communicator and team player
· Able to strategically plan projects to improve and maintain the school site, with the
skills needed to liaise with the local authority and contractors to ensure all projects
are completed to a high standard.
· A good communicator
· Self-motivated, organised and able to manage own workload and innovative
· Familiar with health and safety regulations and procedures and COSHH
requirements, or willing to undertake training
· Able to take pride in the appearance and condition of our school, both internally
and externally
· Flexible and adaptable
· Able and prepared to work some unsociable hours (including alarm call-outs)
· Knowledgeable with high level handy-person/DIY skills and the ability to carry out
general repairs and jobs competently
· Willing to undertake swimming pool management training
· Able to manage a team.
· Able to form professional relationships with staff, parents and of course our
children.
The following are desirable but not essential as training can be given
· Asbestos training certificate

· Health and safety trained including Asbestos management, Legionella
management, Manual handling, Risk assessment, Working at height, Ladder
inspection and use, COSHH and premises issues
· Fire safety training certificate
· PAT testing trained
Among other duties the successful candidate will undertake:
· Strategic planning of projects to improve and maintain the site
· General maintenance of school buildings and grounds
· Ensuring Health and Safety compliance
· Responsibility for the security of the buildings and site as the main key holder
· Supervision and line management of the caretaker and cleaning team
· Decorating
· Furniture removal
· School plant operation
· Liaising with external contractors to obtain quotes and organise service visits etc.
Riverside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
our children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment will be
subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting
Stephen Snares via the school office on 01702 230911.
Closing date 22nd October 2021 midday

Intervies 4th November 2021

Start Date can be negotiated to enable a smooth handover

Information about the School

Riverside Primary School, situated 500m from the River Crouch, opened in September 2010 when the Infant and Junior schools amalgamated. We are very proud to be an integral part of the village of Hullbridge, building and enjoying strong links with other schools, local businesses and members of our local community.