Job Introduction
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Voyage Education Partnership for a Site Manager to be based at Gedney Church End Primary Academy. The purpose of this role is to provide high quality site management of all site maintenance and services including the cleaning staff and external contractors. To maintain a healthy and safe environment for students, staff, and other users/visitors.
This role is to provide an on site service including security of the premises and its contents, heating and lighting of the premises, porterage and minor maintenance repairs. To ensure that the premises are cleaned and that the Headteacher is fully informed on all matters relating to the premises. Carry out safety and compliance checks, ensuring adequate records are maintained and that the academy is compliant with all Health and Safety and statutory requirements.
The role is 27.5 hours per week, term time + 2 weeks. Working pattern is 7am to 9.30am and 3.00pm to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Essential Criteria:
Applicants are required to hold Grade 4 or equivalent in Maths and English
Desired Criteria:
Knowledge of Health and Safety and Statutory regulations and requirements, including COSHH regulations
Knowledge of intruder alarms/CCTV and heating systems
Benefits:
Generous pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling, 24/7 GP service and wellbeing services
2 Wellbeing Days per academic year
Employee Benefits Platform including hundreds of discounts on many Highstreet retailers
Cycle to Work Scheme
The Voyage Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, which will include online checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is an offence to apply for a role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
All adults employed by the Trust have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations.
Voyage Education Partnership welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
All applicants must be able to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK prior to commencement of employment. As part of our need to comply with UK immigration rules, you will be required to provide Home Office stipulated documentation prior to interview.
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
