Capital Projects Manager
Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks, Kent
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 May 2018
Job overview
The Role
The masterplan is produced by a working party comprising a number of Governors, Trustees of Sevenoaks School Foundation and senior staff including the Head, Bursar and Director of Property.
The scheduling and sequencing of the projects in the masterplan and large maintenance/refurbishment projects is agreed by the governing body, with advice from the Bursar and the Director of Finance. It is the responsibility of the Capital Projects Manager to manage the planning and execution of masterplan projects that have been given the green light by the governing body to proceed. In doing so the Capital Projects Manager will work closely with the Bursar.
If and when time allows outside of progressing masterplan projects, the post holder will also support the work of the Estates department by taking on the management of one or more of the larger maintenance or refurbishment projects. The post is advertised due to the upcoming retirement of the current post-holder, who previously served the school as Bursar.
Main Responsibilities
• Take over from the Bursar the management of the project to build the £10m new boys boarding house, which is due for occupation in August 2019.
• Take the lead in the post-project processes for the Science & Technology and Global Study Centre (the building which will be completed in the summer of 2018).
• In forthcoming capital projects, and working closely with the Bursar, undertake work connected with the selection and appointment of the architect and other members of the design team, and maintain excellent relationships with those appointed. This task would include the preparation of deeds of appointment, with the necessary support of the school’s legal advisors.
Contract and Salary
This is a full-time all-year round role based on 40 hours per week. Note that it will sometimes be necessary to undertake work outside of normal hours to help monitor extended or unusual activities on site (e.g. the early delivery of a crane to site), or to meet project or reporting deadlines. A competitive salary will be offered that is commensurate with the qualifications, skills and experience of the successful candidate.
For full details please download the attached job description.
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About Sevenoaks School
Founded in 1432, Sevenoaks enjoys a global reputation as a centre of academic excellence and a flagship school for the International Baccalaureate. A co-educational day and boarding school, it offers a stimulating, intellectually demanding and balanced education for over 1200 students from ages 11 to 18.
Sevenoaks is one of the world’s leading IB schools, having taught the International Baccalaureate for over 40 years. For nearly 20 years, all Sixth Form students have taken the full IB Diploma with consistently outstanding academic results which are testament to the school’s experience and commitment to the programme.
Sevenoaks is the top large-cohort IB school in the UK and among the top five globally. In recent years it has been the second highest achieving large-cohort IB school in the world. Sevenoaks is also the top fully co-ed all-IB boarding school in the UK, according to Best Schools (Education Advisers Ltd). The Sunday Times named Sevenoaks School Co-educational Independent Secondary School of the Year in 2023.
The school is one of the largest employers in the local area, employing staff in a wide variety of roles, and aiming to be an employer of choice for top staff from around the world. We offer our staff a competitive range of benefits and are in the process of developing a range of progressive employment policies and opportunities for personal and professional development. All Sevenoaks staff are encouraged to enjoy facilities such as our sports centre and pool, attend performances at our performing arts centre, and get involved in service activities within the local community. We strive to promote the positive mental and physical health of all staff, and are committed to ensuring that equality, diversity and inclusion are at the very heart of our culture and community. We believe every member of the school community should feel welcomed, included and valued.
Teaching at Sevenoaks:
Teaching here is immensely rewarding: we work in high-performing teams towards a shared endeavour. Everyone appointed to teach at Sevenoaks School is expected to engage actively in all aspects of our broad and well-rounded education.
We want all our pupils to enjoy their subjects, to be inspired by their teachers and to become independent, lifelong learners. Teachers are enthusiastic and well-qualified graduates. We have an exceptionally lively, talented and committed staff body. We welcome applications from experienced teachers and newly-qualified teachers, but can also provide training including PGCE for those joining the profession at whatever stage. All new staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme. Sevenoaks is committed to supporting its staff with training and professional development tailored to staff needs and interests.
All teachers are involved in proactive pastoral care. All teachers participate in the co-curriculum and, as our outreach activities expand, contribute to our work with local pupils and schools. Teachers at Sevenoaks are innovative and forward-thinking many are involved in the Institutes of Teaching and Learning, Higher Education and Professional Insight, and Service and Partnerships, shaping further development and initiatives for students and staff alike.
What people say about us:
‘Tough for any university not to be an anti-climax after Sevenoaks.’ Good Schools Guide.
The International Baccalaureate
All new staff undertake a comprehensive induction programme. No previous experience of teaching the International Baccalaureate, which we have taught since 1978, is necessary; gaining experience of teaching the IB, an internationally recognised qualification which we believe offers outstanding preparation for university and beyond, is stimulating and undoubtedly a valuable career asset. Information about the IB can be found on the website www.ibo.org.
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