Premises Manager
Floreat Wandsworth Primary School
Wandsworth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Associate Specialist £25,000 - £28,000 (dependant on experience)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible or on a date arranged between the Regional Estates Partner and the candidate.
- Apply by:
- 27 April 2021
Job overview
Floreat Wandsworth Primary School is looking for a Premises Manager to support us in enhancing the environment of our school/grounds for our children to learn and develop in the best possible way.
Your Opportunity
If you are passionate about premises and facilities management, and you have a positive "can do" attitude, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you! The successful candidate will demonstrate a keen interest in maintenance and DIY, an awareness of Health and Safety, will oversee security arrangements, and above all, ensure that the premises are well maintained and fit for purpose. Reporting directly to the Regional Estates Partner, you will manage the schools premises budget, and ensure compliance regulations are met.
Enthusiasm and a willingness to adapt are considered essential qualities. If this advert speaks to your own aspirations and you are excited by the chance to play an instrumental role in creating an outstanding school for the children and families of Wandsworth, then we would love to hear from you.
About Floreat Wandsworth
Floreat Wandsworth is a brand new school that opened in September 2015 and is part of the GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. Our mission is to enable all pupils to flourish by exposing them to a knowledge-rich academic education and developing their character strengths and virtues.
What we are looking for
The ideal candidate will:
- Have good awareness of Health and Safety
- Be able to work to their own initiative
- Be capable of carrying our basic maintenance and DIY tasks
- Have good oral and written communication skills
- Have knowledge of building maintenance works (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, electrical etc.)
- Be keen to contribute positively to the life of a school
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification below for full details.
Why work at Floreat Wandsworth
As a member of our team, you will role model and strive to exemplify virtues such as curiosity, honesty, perseverance, and how we can serve others. In return, we commit to giving you the time, inspiration and support to flourish. We offer:
- Training opportunities and career pathways across the growing Trust.
- A supportive, friendly environment working closely with Regional Estates Partners to influence the Trust's estates strategy.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Access to an employee assistance programme.
Thrive in a Career with GLF
GLF Schools is a dynamic, forward thinking and rapidly expanding Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of its own local community yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience. GLF Schools has a generous employment offer which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. Our offer includes:
- Continuous Professional Development
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Flexible Working
- Staff Wellbeing
- Career Pathways and Talent Management
- Staff Benefits
- Community and Collaboration
- Valued Worker Scheme
The Details
Salary: Associate Specialist £25,000 - £28,000 (dependant on experience)
Hours: 36 hours per week (daily hours are split between am and pm)
Reports to: Regional Estates Partner
Contract term: Permanent
Closing date: 27th April 2021
Interview date: w/c 4th May 2021
Start date: As soon as possible or on a date arranged between the Regional Estates Partner and the candidate.
Safeguarding Statement:
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. We particularly welcome applicants from under- represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.We also reserve to right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.
Attached documents
About Floreat Wandsworth Primary School
- Floreat Wandsworth Primary School
- 305 Garrett Lane, Wandsworth
- London
- SW18 4EQ
- United Kingdom
At Floreat Wandsworth, part of GLF Schools, our pupils are safe, happy and high-achieving.
School should be fun and happy pupils are more likely to be successful. We see it as our responsibility to bring out their talents, to broaden their interests and to develop their personal qualities.
We offer an approach to education which develops in our pupils
- An intelligent and critical awareness of the world
- Strong communication skills based on a love of reading and discussion
- A confident ability to think independently and with originality
- A vast array of skills including music, sport and performing arts
- An enthusiastic appetite for study
- Character strengths such as service, courage and perseverance.
Why join our Team?
- Leadership opportunities from the moment you start your Floreat career
- Everything is positive... the children are full of joy and are always very well behaved!
- The leadership team always have your best interests at heart.
- The chance to work for a thriving community of families
- Straightforward and efficient marking. This allows more time to focus on the next day of learning
- Lots of CPD opportunities are provided by the Trust we belong to – GLF
- Easy transport links to great places to live e.g. Tooting, Clapham, Brixton, Putney, Balham, Wimbledon and Kingston
- It’s a 5 minute walk from Earlsfield Train Station and then a 10 minute train to Waterloo. There’s also a space for your car!
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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