School Site Manager

The Role

23.5 Hours per Week

Fixed Term End Date: 20/12/2019

To work under broad direction and laid down procedures being responsible for managing caretaking services to all buildings forming the school site, ensuring a safe and secure environment.

Having responsibility for undertaking minor or temporary maintenance and repairs and managing school caretaking/premises.

To be responsible to the School Business Manager for the effective provision of caretaking, cleaning and site maintenance routines and responding to emergencies relating to the site as necessary.

Key Requirements

Carry out security procedures for the school buildings and grounds (alarming the building, closing of the school).

Routine and non-routine opening and closing and security of premises and grounds.

Taking action to prevent trespass on the premises.

Ensuring unauthorised parking of vehicles does not occur.

Acting as a nominated keyholder and respond appropriately to alarm company, police call-outs and other emergencies outside normal working hours.

Ensuring the premises and furnishings are cleaned in accordance with the school’s standards, including supervising, organising and appraisal of work of cleaning staff.

Carrying out regular cleaning inspections and maintaining log sheets.

Ensuring floors are stripped and retreated at appropriate intervals, carpets cleaned at appropriate intervals.

Ordering of cleaning materials and equipment. 

 Be aware of and understand the Authority’s regulation, e.g. H&SAW and COSHH guidelines.

Literacy skills to complete forms and orders, write instructions, understand and follow health and safety and COSHH instructions.

Numeracy skills to check goods, check invoices, carry out stock control, undertake calculations , monitor and account for expenditure against a budget.

Able to carry out procedures, routines and follow instructions.

Able to plan short term.

Able to operate cleaning equipment, machinery and tools and undertake basic maintenance.

Have minor maintenance skills (eg plumbing, electrical, glazing, woodwork) to make safe.

Understand basic administrative systems (lettings, time book, maintenance hotline, ordering).

Understand and be familiar with the layout and organisation of the school and its site.

Have staff management skills and be able to manage a small team.

Able to take initiative and be proactive.

Can solve straightforward problems, respond to unforeseen circumstances (e.g. hazards, accidents etc).

Previous experience in caretaking or related field.

Additional Information & How to Apply

Bilton C of E Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Applications by email to be sent to: office@biltonjuniorschool.co.uk

Closing date: 29 April 2019