Job Introduction
Site Manager
Shepherds Down School is a thriving school for Children with Special Educational Needs.
Based in extensive grounds in Compton Winchester, we have 195 children on roll who are supported by over 100 staff.
We are looking to recruit a Site Manager to oversee and manage the school premises. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for maintaining a safe nurturing environment for children then we have the challenge for you.
Objectives of the role
- To maintain a clean, safe & secure site including all buildings and grounds
- To carry out routine maintenance, refurbishment & affect minor repairs
- To maintain & monitor the Hydro Pool
- To ensure that the site & everyone in it is compliant with Health & Safety Regulations
General Duties to include
- Unlocking & Locking of Site as required
- Daily site inspections and to follow up on findings.
- Maintaining access to the site in adverse weather
- Supervising Contractors, ensuring safe working practice & quality of work
- Supervising Contract Cleaners to ensure work is of an acceptable level
- Managing the work load & schedule of the Assistant Site Manager
- Emergency Cleaning as required
- Stock management of cleaning & hygiene products
- Site COSHH Assessor
- PAT Testing
- Maintaining the school Mini Buses outside of their usual MOT & Servicing
- Risk Assessment for the building, hydro pool & grounds
- Health & Safety Management including statutory Legionella recording & Fire Safety checks
- Routine inspections of play equipment and follow up on any defective equipment
- Marshalling of car park at peak times
- Daily maintenance of Hydro Pool
As a team member we would expect you
To be committed to the safeguarding and welfare of our children and to comply with all policies & procedures relating to child protection, health & safety and data protection.
To contribute to the school community and uphold the values of the school
To build strong relationships & be able to communicate with all staff & visitors to the site.
To be flexible, adaptable & to be able to think on your feet and be able to work under pressure
To have a high level of pride in your work and ensure that all areas of the site are in a safe & fit condition for all.
To have an awareness of the needs of our children and the impact that this can have on the school environment.
To participate in training to develop your knowledge & practice.
What we can offer
A warm & friendly environment
A supportive team
Professional training & development supported by Hampshire Council Council
Flexible hours of work (within the needs of the school)
Lastly, we can offer you a working environment where you never know what to expect next, and no two days will ever be the same.
A salary between £26,918 - £29,616 depending on experience
If you think you are the person for us, we would be delighted to hear from you. Visits to the school are highly recommended and can be arranged by contacting Trudy Hill on 01962 713445 or at t.hill@shepherdsdown.hants.sch.uk
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.
