AddressKing Edward VI Academy in Spilsbyis now recruiting for a Site Supervisor. KEVI is looking to recruit a Site Supervisor, 37 hours per week full time. Are you good at problem solving, have great practical skills, are self-motivated and a team player? Then we would like to hear from you. This is a key position within our school environment and will require some degree of flexibility when events are taking place in school. This would be a role best suited to someone with experience of PPM, line management and has a proven record of a maintenance background.
Do you want to be part of a team who are committed to working together where we have ‘high expectations of pupils’ behaviour,’ ‘disruption-free learning’ and where pupils respond well to these expectations and learn in classrooms where “behaviour is calm and focused”.
- Ofsted Jan 2023
About Us
We have a strong sense of purpose and are fervently committed to the achievement of every individual. We aim to provide a high-quality education in a safe, happy, caring and focused environment. We encourage all students to embody our values of ambition and aspiration, courage and resilience and honesty and respect. We are intent on developing a love of learning amongst our students, offering them a broad and balanced curriculum, enhanced by a range of enrichment activities designed to support their personal growth. We encourage all students to take responsibility for their own learning.
We are ambitious for every child, no matter what their background, prior attainment or needs. We are very proud of our community and believe we offer something exciting for those who join us. We have the privilege of working in a stimulating and dynamic school that, combined with our co-educational ethos and smaller size, engenders a culture that genuinely cherishes individuality, aims to instil creativity and independence and celebrates open-minded thinking. Underpinned by our values, we are student focused and we believe that there are no limits for outstanding learning and outstanding achievement. We have high expectations of our students and staff, high aspirations for them and demonstrate complete belief in them all. Low level disruption is rare at KEVI and students are polite and respectful.
The academy is based in Spilsby, an historic market town nestling between the beautiful Lincolnshire coastline and the rolling Lincolnshire Wolds. It is also within driving distance of several Market towns and the larger towns of Boston, Grimsby and the city of Lincoln. The academy is currently attracting students from a wide catchment area from Skegness, the surrounding area and as far as Boston, Alford and Louth.
The proportion of students who are disadvantaged (44%) and the proportion of students with SEND (28%) is above the national average. The proportion of students with an education, health and care plan is below average (3%).
As part of the David Ross Education Trust, the academy offers a wide range of sporting, cultural and residential enrichment opportunities.
Please visit our website for more information about the Academy www.kingedwardacademy.co.uk
About the role
We are looking for someone to join our team to be responsible for all aspects of Site Management and the leadership and management of the Facilities teams encompassing a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the Academy. This includes Security, Cleaning, monitoring Contracts and Contractors, Planned Maintenance (PPM) and minor repairs and refurbishments. You will advise the Academy Principal and Core Facilities & Estates teams on suggested improvements to the Academy environment; enhancing the productivity and efficiency of Site Management by balancing both risk levels and budgets. You will be responsible for the whole security of the site and be available for locking up after lettings and school events. There is some degree of flexibility in this role with days and hours. You will need to be computer literate and comfortable in the use of technology.
Salary & Benefits
- NJC19 £29,777 FTE per annum
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 31 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
- Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
- Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
- Awards and Recognition Scheme
- Flexible working patterns
- Benefits Platform
- discounts on car leasing
- holiday discounts
- cinema tickets
- restaurant booking discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
Who we are looking for all the qualities below:
- Good numeracy, literacy and written and verbal communication skills
- Be a team leader as well as a team player
- A willingness to undertake training, both self-nominated and prescribed by the Trust
- Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the role including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment
- Good, competent IT skills including the use of E-Mail, Microsoft/Google document suits and web based Asset Management systems and PPM systems.
- Good planning, negotiating and leadership skills.
- Ability to gather information, analyse data and problem solve without direction
- Ability to prioritise and manage workflow whilst maintaining a flexible approach to respond to urgent requests
- Display a conscientious and logical approach to the variety of tasks necessary for the smooth running of the Academy
- Ability to adapt to changing and conflicting demands
- Ability to be flexible and work as part of a team or individually as required
- Ability to comply with Health and Safety regulations to ensure that all duties are carried out safely.
About The David Ross Education Trust
The David Ross Education Trust (DRET) mission is to give every child attending one of our schools a world-class education.
Broadening the horizons of young people by inspiring students to become their confident, academic best via an education that creates academically gifted, confident, well-rounded young people in the classroom, in the workplace and in their communities.
Whatever your role you will contribute towards creating a rich and exciting learning environment that also offers our students an unrivalled package of sporting and cultural enrichment.
Our aim is to be the country’s top-performing multi-academy trust in the country. Recognised as a nationwide system leader, the Trust runs 35 schools across the country, ranging from small rural primaries to much larger secondary schools in urban areas, our first All Through school and a special school which caters for pupils aged 2-19 who have a diverse range of special educational needs.
We are incredibly lucky to be able to work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting the David Ross Foundation's vision to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.
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Early applications are advised. We receive high numbers of applications for our roles and therefore have to close the vacancy prior to the closing date in order to review candidates' details against our job criteria before shortlisting or re-opening the vacancy.
An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.
The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics.
