Site Manager

The Langtons schools are looking to appoint a hardworking, skilled, dependable and self-motivated individual to work across both establishments. We require someone who will contribute to the smooth running of both schools by organising and undertaking the caretaking, maintenance, cleaning and security of the school site, equipment and grounds. The successful candidate will have caretaking and/or general maintenance skills together with knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, procedures and risk assessments. You will need IT skills for reporting, ordering and communications, and also be required to promote, plan and supervise lettings.  Some weekend work maybe required, and you should be flexible, energetic and keen to work as part of our school community.  Experience of a similar role within a school will be a significant advantage.

Required: April 2017
Salary: Scale 5, £22,284 - £24,267pa depending on experience
Contract Type: Full time – 36 hours, 52 weeks
Contract Term: Permanent

Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Opening and closing of school gates and buildings
• Facilities management, including lettings
• Site safety and security
• Primary Key Holder and be the first point of contact in an emergency callout situation
• Monitoring use of schools by others, including contractors
• First line and emergency maintenance and repairs
• Cleaning, including at height
• Day-to-day supervision of cleaners and responsibility for quality of standards of cleaning.

The successful candidate will:

• Be flexible and work well as part of a team
• Experienced in working in a school environment
• Have good communication skills
• Be flexible, hard-working, patient and caring.

We can offer:

• A positive and enthusiastic staff team
• Polite and motivated pupils
• A commitment to continuing professional development
• A positive, engaged wider school community.

Annual leave is to be taken during school holidays.

Visits to the schools are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed.  Please contact the office on 01708 442013 or email office@langtons-jun.havering.sch.uk to make an appointment.  The application form is available on the website (http://www.langtonsjunioracademy.co.uk).

Closing Date: Tuesday 18th April at 9.30am
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 24th April

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check

Langtons Junior Academy (REAch2 Academy Trust) and
Langtons Infant School (London Borough of Havering)
Westland Avenue
Hornchurch
Essex
RM11 3SD
Tel: 01708 442013
email: office@langtons-jun.havering.sch.uk