Site Manager

Valeofeveshamschool; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Supportive leadership team

Autonomy within the role

Job summary

Vale of Evesham School in the West Midlands is seeking an experienced Site Manager to lead our premises team and maintain a safe, well-presented environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You will oversee security, routine maintenance, contractor works, and compliance checks, while coordinating the on-site team and minibus fleet.

This permanent role is 37 hours per week, all year, with 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after five years).

Qualifications

• Must have premises management experience.
• Strong health and safety knowledge.
• Ability to manage a small team and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring site security and compliance.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs.
• Managing contractors and monitoring site works.
• Completing statutory health, fire safety, asbestos and legionella compliance checks.
• Overseeing and training the team to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintaining site records and compliance documentation.
• Inspecting buildings and outdoor areas for safety and upkeep.
• Supporting site improvement projects throughout the year.
• Managing the minibus fleet checks, MOTs and repairs as needed.

Job description

Site Manager

Salary Range: £32,578 - £35,570 CLPT18- CLPT23

37hours per week Monday to Friday, All year round

Permanent Contract

26 days paid annual leave (rising to 31days after 5 years)

Contract start date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint an experienced premises professional to work with our Assistant Site Manager and Cleaning Team to play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented environment for our pupil, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will take pride in ensuring the school site is maintained to the highest standard and remains fully compliant throughout the year.

Vale of Evesham School is a Specialist School for cognition and learning. We are an all-age generic special school that takes pupils from the age of 4 to 18 and in 2023 was graded Good by Ofsted.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a site manager, caretaker, estate assistant or general maintenance role. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring site security and compliance

• Carrying out routine maintenance and repairs

• Managing contractors and monitoring site works

• Completing statutory Health & Safety, fire safety, asbestos, and legionella compliance checks

• Allocate, oversee and monitor the work of the team ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met, identifying and providing training where required

• Maintaining site records and compliance documentation

• Inspecting the building, playgrounds, and outdoor areas to ensure they remain safe and well maintained

• Supporting ongoing site improvement projects throughout the year

• Responsibility for the minibus fleet - ensuring relevant checks, MOT, service etc are carried out as appropriate as well as organising any repairs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is practical, organised, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

• Has a strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation.

• Has experience maintaining buildings and grounds to a high standard.

• Ability to manage people and priorities.

• Is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils.

• Will uphold and promote the ethos and values of the school.

In return we can offer:

• Supportive leadership team

• Autonomy within the role

• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Employee wellbeing programme

• Free on-site parking

Please contact our Business Manager at [e-mail] or on 01386 443367 if you have any questions or would like to visit school.

Closing date:Sunday 2nd November 10.00pm

Interviews: TBC

Please note that by submitting an application, you acknowledge that we reserve the right to view any publicly available information published online (including social media platforms) as part of our shortlisting process, in line with current KCSIE guidelines.

CLPT is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an enhanced disclosure, including a Barred List check, from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

If shortlisted for an interview you will be required to disclose to us information about any:

adult cautions (simple or conditional);

conditional cautions;

convictions in a Court of Law; and

This information can be disclosed either verbally at interview or by completing a relevant conviction form after interview if that is your preference. It is an offence for anyone to apply for a role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

In accordance with the Childcare Act 2006 and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009 the Governors are required to obtain an additional staff disqualification declaration for employees within settings providing care for early years childcare (this covers the age range from birth until 1st September following a child’s fifth birthday i.e. up to and including reception age) or later years childcare (this covers children above reception age but who have not attained the age of 8) in nursery, primary or secondary school educational settings, or if when directly concerned with the management of such childcare related establishments. This declaration is to confirm that you are not disqualified ‘by association’ to anyone currently residing within your household who is disqualified under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulation 2009.

We are legally obliged to ask you to provide evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. If you are successful, we will ask you to provide appropriate documents, such as a passport, visa or full birth certificate and national insurance number to confirm this. (Further details are available from the UK Border Agency website).

CLPT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. CLPT expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post involves working with children and therefore will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

If you are shortlisted for an interview, we shall request two references at this stage to comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The academy values diversity and inclusion welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds. Equality is promoted and the academy will guarantee an interview to disabled candidates if the essential job criteria is met fully.