Looking for career progression in managing estates
We are seeking a Deputy Head of Estates to be responsible for supporting the leadership of the Estates Team for the Trust in the South-East. Our Deputy Head of Estates will be accountable for the delivery of estates services through a team of Site Managers and Facilities Officers supporting both internal and external service delivery.
Partnering with school Senior Leadership Teams and Thinking Facilities you will positively participate in the process of delivering TSAT strategy and key includes being an advocate for the values of providing Trusted Solution Focused Approachableand Timely services.
As Deputy Head of Estates you will support thedevelopmentof the Trust Capital Strategy with the Headof Estates and Head of ITSystems and Infrastructure ensuring that a sustainable solution is designed toenable theTrust tomeet its requirements.
This role will need to recognise the specific challenges of leading individuals across a variety of settings and how to work at distance.
Thinking Facilities ensure our academies are safe secure and fit for purpose for students staff and visitors. The team support and oversee site maintenance through a dedicated help desk service and committed site staff caretaking and cleaning services advice and support on the development of capital building projects health and safety management and support including oversight of planned maintenance services and training and development.
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust
The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West South South East and East of England consisting of early years primary secondary and specialist provision.
We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. Thats why we invest in our people so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.
Learn more about our Vision and Values here
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If you are interested in working for our Trust in our Facilities Team benefitting from a supportive network of colleagues across our Trust and are keen to progress your career then please apply today!
Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates if you have any questions regarding this process please emailemailprotected
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Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of Primary, Comprehensive and Grammar Schools. Our mission is to Transform Life Chances for all students.