Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Site Manager
Band 7, SCP 11 – 17 (£25,974 - £28,781 per annum)
37 hours per week, All Year Round
Vacancy Information
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Manager to join Bowling Park Primary School.
Bowling Park Primary School is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.
Bowling Park Primary is a three-form entry school for children aged 3-11 years old, situated over two sites. One site is situated in the West Bowling area of Bradford and the second site is situated within the East Bowling area of Bradford, a short distance away from one another and easily accessible. Both sites are situated within culturally diverse areas and have built excellent relationships with members of the local community, including parents of the children who attend the school.
All staff at Bowling Park Primary School/Exceed Academies Trust are committed to supporting our children and the local community, whilst going above and beyond to provide an environment for learning and personal development to overcome individual challenges and allows opportunities for children to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens.
With a current Ofsted rating of ‘Good’, Bowling Park Primary School exists to prepare and support children for their future, in a happy, healthy and safe environment. We want all our children to enjoy learning and to have the highest expectations of themselves. Our school is about preparing children for their futures and life in modern Bradford, Britain and the wider world.
The Site Manager plays a key role at the school. You will be working closely with the Head of School and Senior Leadership Team to not only manage the security of the building but to take a pro-active role in the maintenance and management of our school site.
You will be the first point of contact for staff regarding maintenance and you will therefore be customer focused, polite and helpful. You will have great interpersonal skills to support and direct colleagues to contribute towards an outstanding learning environment for our pupils.
You will work with the Chief Estates Officer for the Trust to ensure that the school complies with all requirements of Health and Safety and risk management, and you will liaise with contractors and external agencies to ensure our school site is clean, safe and provides pupils and staff with a great place to learn and work.
The successful candidate will;
- Undertake a variety of duties relating to maintenance of the buildings and grounds
- Be responsible for, and promote, the health and safety of all staff, pupils and visitors
- Be diligent and self-motivated in taking responsibility for all matters relating to school site oversight and maintenance
- Demonstrate a good understanding of all Health and Safety requirements and keep up to date with changes to legislation
- Maintain the security of the premises, working closely with the Headteacher
- Have a flexible approach and the ability to use their initiative
- Possess excellent communication skills and use those to work effectively in a collaborative staff team
- Have a strong work ethic
The essential requirements of this role are;
- Minimum of GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent)
- Experience of working as a handyperson, caretaker or site-keeper within a school or similar environment
- Detailed knowledge of policies, procedures and regulations relevant to the role
For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Mrs Woodhead on 01274 723255. Further details about our school can also be found on our website https://www.bowlingpark.school.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please go to https://www.exceedacademiestrust.co.uk/jobs
CVs or applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 10th October 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 16th October 2024
Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.
Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.