Site Manager

Prestolee Multi Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an experienced and effective Site Manager to join our fantastic team, working across two of our primary schools, Barton Moss Primary School, Peel Green, Eccles and Fiddlers Lane Primary School, Irlam. How the time is split between sites, will be agreed with both Head teachers of the school and the successful candidate. The schools are located approximately 2 miles apart. The successful candidate will be required to travel between sites and therefore will need a full drivers licence with business insurance.

The ideal candidate would take pride in their work and want to provide a high quality, integral service to the schools in order to achieve great outcomes for the children and the school communities. They would have previous experience in the maintenance of a site, and their knowledge would extend to upholding compliant standards and the legislation and best practice which achieves this.

Main purpose

Responsibilities include:

 Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds

 Carrying out cleaning, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs

 Some supervision of school cleaning staff

 Promoting health and safety around the school

 All other aspects of site management, such as supervising external contractors, and site use and development planning

Duties and responsibilities

General duties

 Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school

 Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and report any issues

 Carry out small repairs and DIY projects

 Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors

 Advise on site development projects and make recommendations on site use

Cleaning

 Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste

 Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages

 Arrange an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, food tech areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises

 Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels

Security

 Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder

 Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of school hours when necessary

 Check at the end of the day that all windows, doors and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off

 Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other call-outs following agreed procedures

 Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned

 Advise the headteacher on all matters relating to school security and safety

Health and safety

 Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation

 Carry out and record regular health and safety checks, including on legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment, and any hazards on school premises; report any problems

 Provide safe access to the school in cold weather conditions

 Make sure all members of the team follow health and safety procedures

 Monitor the work of contractors, ensuring safe working practice and quality of work