Site Manager

Location

Trafford, Greater Manchester | United Kingdom

Job description

FIRS PRIMARY SCHOOL

Firs Road

Sale

Cheshire

M33 5EL

Phone 0161 973 7350

Email: [email protected]

Website:

SITE MANAGER – Start Date – As soon as possible – March/April 2024

Band 4, Points 12-17 (£26,421 – £28,770)

Full time, 36.25 hours per week, 10.30am-6.30pm Monday to Friday* (45 minute lunch break)

All Year Round

Annual Leave: 26 days, plus bank holidays (rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service); annual leave is to be taken during the School holidays, with dates to be agreed between the other Site Manager and approved by the School Business Manager

Permanent 

Due to a vacancy, the Governors seek to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Site Manager to join our friendly team. Experience of working in a School or other large premises is preferred, but training will be provided and the most important requirements are commitment to the role and reliability.

About the Role:

We are a 3-form entry primary school, with quite large grounds. We have two Site Managers working two different continuous shifts, with cross-over in the middle to allow for shared tasks and planning. Our existing Site Manager works from 6.45am-2.45pm. 

This vacancy is for the later shift, working on a full time basis, from 10.30am-6.30pm*. 

*On occasion, there will be requirement for the Site Manager to be flexible with their hours to allow for later locking up of the premises, e.g. after Governor meetings or School events, but notice would be provided for any such change in hours. There is also a request for flexibility around attending for occasional weekend events, e.g. Christmas or Summer Fairs, where overtime would be payable. 

During School holiday periods, there is flexibility to work different shift patterns to suit external works booked in. This would be discussed and agreed in advance. 

The post holder is entitled to 26 days annual leave (rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service), plus statutory Bank Holidays. Annual leave is to be taken during the School holidays, with dates to be agreed between the other Site Manager (to ensure appropriate site coverage) and approved by the School Business Manager.

Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team (Head, Deputy Head and School Business Manager), with day-to-day line management provided by the School Business Manager, the role is to undertake, alongside our other Site Manager, all aspects of site and facilities management for School to ensure that our grounds, premises and facilities are maintained to a high standard.

Site Manager key duties include:

• Closing the building at the end of the day, locking all doors and windows, and setting the alarm
• Opening the building at the start of the day (on occasion, e.g. when working a different shift pattern in the holidays)
• Being a key holder for the School site
• Maintaining clean, safe and secure School premises, to include buildings and grounds
• Responsibility for the effective management of the School buildings, Facilities staff, contractors and resources
• Acting as the School’s Health & Safety Officer, ensuring a high standard of Health & Safety at all times, and that all relevant regulations are implemented and adhered to
• Carrying out cleaning, handyperson/DIY activities, porterage and minor repairs
• Management of preventative and cyclical maintenance programme for all site facilities
• Supervising external contractors
• Inspecting the building, including heating, lighting and alarm systems to make sure they are in good working order
• Monitoring costs and suppliers to ensure best value for money when ordering resources (e.g. cleaning products and materials or other consumables) to maximise value for money for the School at all times
• Management of our team of after school in-house Cleaners
• Adhering to School procedures, including those relating to Safeguarding and Health & Safety 

About You:

• Experience in building trade or site/facilities management (preferable, but not essential)
• Experience of computer systems and record keeping (preferable, but not essential)
• Good DIY skills
• Punctual and reliable
• Willing to learn
• Able to provide a quality service
• Self-motivated
• Able to work on own initiative
• Flexible
• Committed to high standards of work
• A proactive and positive attitude
• A problem solver
• Able to work as part of a team
• Have a caring, positive attitude
• Able to respond to unforeseen activities quickly

In return, we can offer:

• A happy, supportive team of staff to work alongside
• A caring, inclusive ethos
• A committed and dedicated team of governors
• An inclusive school where every child and adult matters
• The opportunity for professional development
• A School that is committed to nurturing the mental health and wellbeing of the staff, children and School community.

Application Details

If you wish to arrange a visit to School, please contact the School office (0161 973 7350) and an appointment can be made with a member of SLT.

Applications can only be accepted via the accompanying application form. We are unable to consider standalone CVs. To apply, please view the job description and complete the application form. These may be downloaded from the Trafford Council job website ( ) or the School website ( )

Completed application forms should be returned to [email protected]   marked FAO: the School Business Manager.

Safeguarding Statement - Safer Recruitment

Firs Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its pupils. This commitment is reflected in our recruitment processes. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, Staff Disqualification Declaration and reference checks. The School also reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.

Overseas Workers

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Privacy Notice for Job Applicants

This is available on our school website:

Closing Date – Wednesday 13 March 2024 

Shortlisting – Thursday 14 March 2024

Meetings / Interviews – Monday 18 March 2024

Applicants who are not contacted after the shortlisting date may assume that they have not been successful, but are thanked for their interest. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide feedback to unsuccessful candidates who are not called for interview.

No agencies please.

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