Forest Bridge School Site Manager

Forest Bridge School is a school for children with autism.  We are still growing and we currently have 70+ pupils, growing to 96 pupils when we are in our new build hopefully November 2020. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic candidate with a ‘can do’ attitude to fulfil the newly created role of a Site Manager. This important role within the school ensures the security, safety, care and availability of the building, to guarantee the staff and students have a safe and welcoming environment.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Ensure that buildings and grounds are maintained in a safe, clean and secure condition and to undertake such tasks as may be necessary for effective site management.

• Provide advice, and assistance in premises related matters, including legislation and regulations.

• The person appointed to have enthusiasm and commitment for improving the school within areas of their direct responsibility.

• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

• To be responsible for the management of the cleaners and caretaker staff.

• To lead on Health and Safety reporting to the Head of Operations. 

• Respond in a courteous manner to enquiries from the school community and external visitors as appropriate.

• Undertake any other duties as may be allocated from time to time by the Head of Operations/Headteacher

• Investigate and implement wherever possible ecological environmental solutions.