Site Manager

At Woodside School, we are at an exciting point of improvement and are seeking to appoint dedicated staff who share our vision and values.  We are an all all age special school (5-19), catering for children and young people with a range of learning difficulties, including Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and moderate learning. Our School is part of the Belmont Woodside Federation.  The two schools share one Executive Headteacher. We are committed to enabling our young people to achieve their best in education and in preparation for future life. We have high expectations for all our young people, we strive to ensure that individual needs, interests and abilities are recognised and met.  We celebrate difference whilst encouraging curiosity and creativity.  We work hard to enable our young people to be independent, resilient and able to make positive life choices, confidently contributing to and being valued by the communities in which they live.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Site Manager to manage and be responsible for the maintenance, security and cleanliness of the school premises & site. You will be expected to represent the school when dealing with contractors & suppliers. Be involved in the repair and upkeep of the building and site and be responsible for the school premises when they are used for external lettings.

We offer:

• Friendly, enthusiastic, delightful pupils and students
• A committed and caring staff team
• A proactive and supportive SLT and governing body
• A comprehensive induction and an ongoing extensive CPD programme
• Opportunities to develop your skills and talents

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.  The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages. The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. To request an application form or for an informal discussion please contact Sue Gonzalez on: 01322 432057 or officemangerbelmont@bwf.education

For further information about the school please visit the school website: www.woodside.bexley.sch.uk

Previous applicants need not apply.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 1st August 2018

References will be requested for those short listed only and prior to interview. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.