Job Description
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Job Purpose:
To contribute to the smooth running of the School by organising and managing the site and cleaning team and undertaking effective supervision, caretaking maintenance, Health & Safety and security of the site and related resources.
You will:
The Life Education Trust arelooking for a self-motivated and practical person to take on the role of Site Manager across our 4 schools, Fordham All Saints, Holy Trinity Eight Ash Green, Chappel Primary and Langenhoe C P School.
The Life Education Trust arelooking for a self-motivated and practical person to take on the role of Site Manager across our 4 schools, Fordham All Saints, Holy Trinity Eight Ash Green, Chappel Primary and Langenhoe C P School.
The Site Manager plays a vital part in our schools by ensuring that the buildings are safe and ready for teaching and learning to take place.
We are small rural primary schools, with building ranges from Victorian to modern day, we also have Forest school areas.
This role will suit someone who is organised, practical and friendly and who will have a flexible approach to their work and the ability to work independently. They will liaise with contractors and tradesman as well as students and staff. They will have strong DIY and handyman skills, e.g. decorating, carpentry, plumbing and be willing to learn how to use the systems. The successful candidate will be responsible for making sure the site is safe, secure, well maintained.
Ideally, you will possess an awareness of COSHH, Safe Manual Handling practices and Health & Safety and have prior experience of working within a similar setting. (Although, this is not essential.)
Full driving licence and use of your own car is essential as you may be required to attend the more than one school in a working day.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, if you would like to visit any of the schools please contact The People Support Officer on 01206 735267, and she will be able to arrange school visits.
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.
In return you will be working with friendly colleagues in a stimulating and welcoming learning environment.
Information about the School
The LIFE Education Trust is a community of schools who work together and have the same mission to build great learning communities which unleash creativity and champion optimism in a spirit of compassion. Langenhoe C P School is a small, rural school set in a beautiful setting, where we promote outdoor learning and deliver Forest Schools. Our Staff are friendly and welcoming and our parents are supportive. Our children feel safe and enjoy coming to school. They actively engage in learning through our curriculum, which is based around the concepts Create, Connect and Explore.