Site Manager

Teach Midlands; Rushden; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused educational institution in Rushden is seeking a dedicated Site Manager. The role involves ensuring site safety and cleanliness, managing a cleaning team, and performing general maintenance tasks. A successful candidate should have good communication skills and be able to carry out DIY tasks effectively. This position offers flexible working hours and a supportive environment, with the obligation to adhere to safeguarding policies. Interested candidates should contact the School Business Manager for more information.

Qualifications

• Ability to competently perform general DIY tasks.
• Effective communication and report writing skills.
• Experience in site maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure site safety and cleanliness.
• Manage the cleaning team.
• Perform routine maintenance of the school site.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

DIY tasks

Job description

Our experienced Site Manger is retiring and we are looking for an equally skilled replacement.

Safeguarding all our children is our priority.

South End Junior School is a three form entry Junior school in Rushden. We have 12 classes and 340 children on roll. Our school is a modern, vibrant school where school values are at the heart of everything we do.

Responsibilities will include security (keyholder), site safety, cleanliness, lunch duty, line manage the cleaning team and general maintenance of the school site and grounds.

The perfect applicant would be a team player, as well as working under their own supervision and using their own initiative.Previous experience of site maintenance is desirable, but not essential.A full induction and ongoing training will be given to support applicants in their new role.

A successful candidate should be able to competently and safely perform a range of general DIY tasks, ie painting, grass cutting and repairs. We require someone who can communicate effectively, write articulately and write reports for Governors’ meetings.

The start of the day will begin at 7.15am, however daily work patterns can be flexible and discussed with shortlisted applicants. The middle of the day will include lunch duty (alternating inside and outside), supervising children eating and playing.

Our environment is unique – come and have a look! If you are interested in this vacancy, we would like to hear from you. For more information or to arrange a visit please call Sallyann Wright, School Business Manager, at South End Junior School on 01933 314611, or apply using the attached forms and email to [e-mail] .

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post would be subject to an enhanced DBS check and medical clearance. References will be requested for short listed applicants prior to interview.

We reserve the right to withdraw the advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Location Wymington Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire NN10 9JU, UK