Site Manager - Ark Dickens Primary Academy
Site Manager - Ark Dickens Primary Academy
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Job Description
We are looking for a highly motivated and committed Site Manager to lead our hardworking team responsible for ensuring our Academy is a safe inviting and positive learning environment for our children staff and visitors.
You will be responsible for the management and operation of all premisesrelated functions including buildings and grounds maintenance security cleaning health and safety lettings of our facilities and managing contractors. You will also advise and proactively work with leaders to uphold and realise our vision and ensure the school runs as efficiently and effectively as possible following good sustainable principles.
The site team includes: The Site Manager Caretaker and 5 cleaning staff. Our site is extensive given our location in the heart of the city. We have a variety of original buildings purpose built prefab buildings and a big car park at the front. Additionally we are very fortunate to have large grounds which wrap around the site. We have begun developing these but there is still much to do to maximise their potential which is very exciting!
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in building maintenance or other relevant experience ideally within an educational setting
- Experience in the management of service and maintenance contracts and supervising contractors
- Understanding and ability to apply regulations (such as health & safety fire manual handling regulations)
- Skills in plumbing electrical work carpentry/joinery painting and glazing
- A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative
If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries please contact :
Ann Dyson on or
- Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
- Twice as many training days as standard.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Access to Ark rewards a scheme offering savings from over 3000 major retailers
- Interestfree loans up to 5000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
- Gym discounts offering up to 40%.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential counselling legal advice and a range of different support.
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at Us
Ark Dickens is a lovely school in the heart of Portsmouth. We are a twoform entry primary academy which became part of the Ark network in September 2014. We are a school with high aspirations and expectations to Be Our Best in all that we do. This reflects our ethos of ensuring every child is provided with every opportunity to reach their potential.
At our school staff wellbeing and support is of paramount importance to us. Staff are given countless opportunities as well as tailored training geared towards individual professional development. We offer a collaborative setting ensuring that staff receive responsive feedback and colleagues are encouraged to learn from one another. Hard work will never go unappreciated at Ark Dickens where there is a spirit of recognition and reward. Our school is a rewarding and fulfilling place to work.
Visit learn more about us and see our current vacancies.
Diversity and inclusion:
We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone staff and students can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Arks diversity and inclusion commitments please click on thislink.
Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.
Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required before appointment to disclose any unspent conviction cautions reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Nondisclosure may lead to termination of employment. However disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Arks safer recruitment process please click thislink.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Intern
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