Job Introduction
Site Manager
Bartley C of E Junior School is a friendly and inclusive school on the edge of the New Forest near Southampton. We currently have a vacancy for a professional and positive individual to join our school team.
Job details
Job title: Site Manager (see HCC role profile 02139)
Salary: D1-D5 depending on experience
Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 week contract
Contract type: Permanent, full-time
There is a possibility of more hours or a job share, should this suit the successful applicant(s).
The site manager is responsible for:
- Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds
- Managing all aspects of Health & Safety, such as legionella, fires safety, risk assessments etc.
- Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance and minor repairs
- Supervision of school cleaning staff and contract cleaners
- Promoting health and safety around the school
- All other aspects of site management, such as supervising external contractors, and site use and development planning
Duties and responsibilities
General duties
- Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school
- Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and report any issues to the school business manager
- Carry out small repairs and DIY projects, undertake emergency repairs
- Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors
- Carry out preventative maintenance
- Mange and maintain use of minibus
- Follow Hampshire’s property services annual task schedule
- Prepare for and attend the annual Property management meeting with the Local Authority & the Diocese
- Meet with headteacher & school business manager regarding the site and any upcoming works
- Manage and oversee the implementation of a rolling programme of works (maintenance, classroom refurbishment)
- Advise on site development projects and liaise with HCC and external contractors
Cleaning
- Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste
- Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages
- Arrange an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, food tech areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises
- Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels
Security
- Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder
- Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of school hours when necessary
- Check at the end of the day that all windows, doors and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off
- Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other call-outs following agreed procedures
- Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned
- Advise the headteacher on all matters relating to school security and safety
Health and safety
- Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation
- Act as fire safety office in collaboration with headteacher and arrange regular servicing of fire safety equipment
- Carry out and record regular health and safety checks, including on legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment, and any hazards on school premises; report any problems to the school business manager
- Manage COSHH, Legionella and risk assessments
- Provide safe access to the school in cold weather conditions
- Make sure all members of the team follow health and safety procedures
- Monitor the work of contractors, ensuring safe working practice and quality of work
Responsibilities
- Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people
- Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, and equal opportunities, and report all concerns to an appropriate person
- Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment
- Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
- Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professionals
- Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
- Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
- Ensure that cleaning staff carry out their duties professionally and effectively
- Ensure that cleaning staff carry out their duties professionally and effectively
- Ensure contractors and external visitors comply with security and health and safety while on school premises
Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the school office manager will carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher.
Bartley CE Junior School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Person Specification
Please refer to HCC role profile (Ref 02139)
The successful candidate would need to have:
- Good communication skills
- The ability to work independently, prioritise workload and contribute to the needs of the school
- A positive, can-do attitude to work and be flexible and practical
- Good DIY skills
Please complete application from and email to e.kakoushis@bartley.hants.sch.uk or call 023 80812173 and speak to Emma Kakoushis for more information.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
