Health & Safety, Maintenance and Premises Manager

Biggleswade Campus is a modern, well equipped school, with excellent facilities for children and staff alike. It is positioned within easy commuting distance of North London, Milton Keynes and Cambridge. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated Health & Safety, Maintenance and Premises Manager to join our team in a newly merged school. You will be co-ordinating, supporting and advising on all aspects with regards to health and safety and site maintenance, as well as carrying out operational site maintenance duties as required.

The school offers enjoyment, opportunity and professional challenge to 256 students within a supportive environment. The students have a passion and desire to excel in learning. We are looking for conscientious and hard-working individuals who are passionate about education, pay meticulous attention to detail and who wish to maintain our environment to the highest standard. Our goal is to become a leading edge school in every aspect.

You will:

· Have at least 3 years’ recent and relevant experience in a similar role 

· Be suitably qualified (NEBOSH General Certificate), or working towards certificate accreditation

· Experience of formulating, implementing and revising H & S policies and procedures

· Have a willingness to undertake relevant training and identify own development needs

· Be computer literate, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office

· Have a flexible, pro-active approach with a positive attitude

· Respect the school’s aims and values

We offer:

· Excellent working environment with good resources

· Students that are hardworking and positive in their attitude

· Supportive colleagues and community

At the Biggleswade Campus we seek to promote excellence in education and enjoy outstanding student achievement, engagement and behaviour, reflecting the Christian ethos and values of the school.

Please visit our website: http://biggleswade.focus-school.com/  for further information relating to the Campus or for more information about Focus Schools please visit: www.focus-school.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

We welcome visits to the school prior to application. For a pre-application discussion or to arrange a visit, please contact Sashi Siva, Head Teacher, on 01223 400190.

Closing Date for applications is Monday 1st October 2018

Focus School Biggleswade Campus is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2016 and The Education Act, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment