School Site Manager

Are you a proactive and organised individual looking to make a difference in the education sector? We are seeking a dedicated School Site Manager to join our team! We require a premises manager on behalf of a school in Widnes, this exciting opportunity has arisen for someone to work on an ongoing basis.

BENEFITS

Our staff have a well-deserved reputation as being the best in Merseyside and as a reward for your hard work and commitment you will benefit from:

• A dedicated, professional and friendly specialist consultant with a 24 hour on-call facility
• Competitive rates of pay paid weekly, which are fully compliant under the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR, 2011)
• Access to Free CPD course and Safeguarding Training
• Recommend a friend' bonus worth up to £300
• Flexible hours and working patterns

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting the Headteacher by taking responsibility for the management of the school (site) premises including the building maintenance, cleanliness, security and maintenance of furnishings, fixtures, plant and heavy equipment.

• Overseeing external contractors working on the designated school (site) premises

• Arranging for security checks to be undertaken and advising on how security risks can be minimised.

• Manage Fire safety equipment provision and scheduling of fire and emergency evacuation drills

• Ensuring stringent health and safety provision and adherence to safe working practice by all staff

• Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials.

• Managing a preventative planned maintenance programme including routine inspections of the designated buildings, fixtures, fittings, premises and grounds to assess for minor work or repairs to be carried out to maintain safe and satisfactory conditions.

• Ensuring that satisfactory levels of caretaking, cleanliness and hygiene are achieved and maintained inside and outside of the designated school (site) premises.

• Undertaking minor/simple repairs as required, e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, redecorating and fixing etc

• Managing Health and Safety risk assessments and dissemination and compliance with health and safety policies and procedures

REQUIREMENTS

- Health & Safety knowledge, and willingness to adhere to the Code of Safe Working Practice (COSWP) for Caretaking and Premises Staff

- A strong work ethic, the ability to work as part of a team, and a professional and proactive attitude

WHAT NEXT?

All candidates will be subject to Randstad Education's child protection and UK eligibility checks, including enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and full referencing process, and the cost of any new police check (DBS) required will be met by the candidate. If you are suitable, an interview would be offered immediately and you could start working in the school soon after.

To discuss this in more detail, please contact Kia Cunningham via email at or telephone at the Liverpool branch of Randstad Education.

ABOUT US

Randstad Education is the UK Market Leader for recruitment within education. We have been helping teachers and support staff to find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges and nurseries for nearly twenty years. Working with over 2500 schools each week, our staff support over 135,000 children every day across the country, so we can find the right match for your skills. The Liverpool branch is one of the oldest and busiest in the country and has a dedicated team of consultants working across primary, secondary and SEN, and we now also have a dedicated section looking after School Support roles such as Catering, Technicians, Administration and Finance.