Site Maintenance Lead

Site Maintenance Lead 

Permanent, Full Time

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Flexible working pattern (some split shifts & weekend working)

Single Status Grade 7

(current value, at FTE, £21,702 - £22,330)

Starting salary from £21,702 p.a.

The Workplace is a brand new, aspirational and innovative Alternative Provision Free School in East Sussex for pupils in years 9 to 11, which will be opening in September 2020. The Workplace provide education that is industry-driven, rigorous in quality, based on partnerships and focussed on enterprise. It will offer pupils a strong basis of Maths, English, Science and IT alongside quality provision in one of six vocational areas (Hairdressing & Barbering, Hospitality & Catering, Construction, Automotive, Sports & Fitness and Arts & Creativity).

Pupils who access The Workplace will be identified as at being at risk of disengagement and exclusion from their commissioning school. We have high expectations of pupils via Workplace standards, to suitably prepare them for post-16 and the wider world of work. Staff will work with employers across industry to ensure that classroom practice replicates the world of work and ensure pupils develop relevant skills and knowledge.

The Role: Site Maintenance Lead, to provide a responsive caretaking and maintenance service, to supervise cleaning staff and to ensure high standards of caretaking/cleaning throughout the school site; to provide a clean and safe environment for users of the school buildings, fleet and grounds; and to supervise contractors and ensure compliance through regular maintenance, servicing and inspection. Required to start as soon as possible.

You Are: A well organised individual with experience of maintenance and/or site management either in Education or Industry. You will have knowledge of a breadth of mechanical and electronic systems such as heating, alarms and power and can demonstrate the ability to prioritise tasks and to work on your own initiative. You will be well organised and adept in using a breadth of ICT to maintain clear records of work and management of contracts. You will line manage a small team and will have high aspirations for maintaining a high quality, clean and presentable site. You will show a commitment to safe working practices and a knowledge of Health and Safety.

The Workplace is part of The SABDEN Multi-Academy Trust, a group of Outstanding & Good Special Schools and Alternative Provision in East Sussex. SABDEN is a supportive employer committed to high quality staff development and creating a warm, caring, supportive environment in which pupils and staff feel safe.

To find out more and view The Workplace promotional video please visit http://www.sabden.org.uk/2288/welcome .

For an application pack, please visit the vacancy section of the SABDEN Multi Academy Trust website here: www.sabden.org.uk/216/vacancies.

The closing date for completed applications is by midday, Monday 8th June 2020. 

Due to unprecedented circumstances with the coronavirus pandemic, remote interviewing may take place, depending on government guidance when invitations to interview are sent out. 

Please send completed applications to recruitment@sabden.org.uk. 

If you have any queries about the role please email FAO Gavin Thomas, Principal Designate via Office.WP@sabden.org.uk.  

Please note CVs will not be accepted.

The school has a proven commitment to 'Equality of Opportunity' and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Debarring.