Facilities Manager
Thorpe House School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required March 2018 or as soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 26 January 2018
Job overview
Facilities Manager
We are seeking to appoint a hard-working, proactive and dedicated Facilities Manager. You will report to the Bursar and take responsibility for the management of the school site to include health and safety, security, project management and day-to-day maintenance to ensure a safe and high-quality learning environment.
You will have experience to manage other site staff effectively including external contractors. You will enjoy working in a committed and supportive team and have a flexible and positive outlook. You will be a reliable individual, able to demonstrate initiative, capable of working under pressure to deadlines and have a thorough knowledge of Health and Safety and maintenance.
Please email Mrs Nikki Davidson, HR Officer, at ndavidson@thorpehouse.co.uk for a candidate pack. Applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment at any stage.
Tel: 01753 882 474 Fax: 01753 889 755
Website: http://www.thorpehouse.co.uk/
Thorpe House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All interviewed candidates for the post will be subject to reference checks.
Closing Date: Noon on Friday, 26th January 2018
Interviews will take place w/c Monday, 29th January 2018
About Thorpe House School
Thorpe House School is an all-through independent school in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, teaching boys aged 4-16. The Lower School (up to Year 5) operates on its own site and the Middle School (Years 6 to 8) and the Upper School (Years 9 to 11) are based on the main site. The school has excellent facilities including a seven-acre games field, covered swimming pool and a new multi-purpose hall offering additional classroom space and increased indoor sporting opportunities.
Headmaster
Jake Burnett
Vision
Our educational approach encourages boys to achieve to the best of their potential, but also be responsible members of their local and global community. We provide a warm, vibrant and nurturing environment with small classes, excellent pastoral care and welcoming staff who work in partnership with parents. Kindness, compassion, respect, politeness and resilience are traditional values that we expect the boys to adhere to and our school motto highlights the importance of hard work and tenacity.
ISI report
“Pupils’ personal development is excellent, in accordance with the aims of the school, and is supported by high levels of care and strong welfare procedures. Pupils are tolerant and respectful of each other’s differences and collaborate very well when working together. Older pupils develop supportive relationships with younger pupils. Staff provide excellent support and guidance and pupils say that they are very happy in school and value the help and support they receive. Pupils’ keen interest in being responsible citizens is evident in their strong charitable giving.”
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