Site Manager

Due to the retirement of our long-serving Site Manager, we are looking to appoint an experienced Facilities/Premises Manager to lead on the strategic management of all health and safety, site maintenance and IT aspects of the school.

The main responsibilities of the role include leading and managing the Facilities Team (5 staff); strategic management of Health & Safety, site and maintenance plans and procedures; managing the provision of outstanding first line technical support for all IT services and leading on the overall effective provision of all IT software and systems at the school.

Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week. Some out of hours working may be necessary at evenings and weekends by mutual agreement

Contract: Permanent

Grade Range: H8 - H9 (Scale Point 28-31) – dependent on experience

Salary Range: £28,226 - £35,336 per annum plus £637 Fringe Allowance

Other allowances: Guaranteed overtime of up to 7 hours per week available

Annual Leave: 21 days per year (25 after 5 years); + 8 bank holidays and 2 additional statutory days during Christmas closure

Other Benefits: 

• Regular opportunities for training and Continual Professional Development 
• Generous staff pension 
• Free use of the school’s gym 
• Termly wellbeing events provided by our friendly and active Staff Association

The ideal candidate will be experienced, hardworking, flexible and pro-active in their approach to strategic planning and problem solving and able to effectively lead and manage a team who work on a shift basis.

The closing date for applications is 23rd May 2022. 

Please note, however, that interviews may take place before the closing date so early applications are encouraged.

Nicholas Breakspear is a vibrant, nurturing and ambitious school. Situated on the outskirts of St Albans the school benefits from large spacious grounds and close links to London.

Nicholas Breakspear is a member of the Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust. We work together with the other schools in the trust to share best practice and to promote the development of staff and students. DOWAT is recognised as one of the top 10 academy trusts in the country. The Diocese of Westminster Academy Trust and Nicholas Breakspear are fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers, job applicants and pupils, and to eliminating unlawful and unfair discrimination. It aims to create a culture that encourages and values diversity, and that appoints, rewards and promotes staff based on merit. 

We welcome visits from prospective staff.  If you would like an informal conversation about the post before applying, please contact Mrs H Day at Dayh@nbs.herts.sch.uk.  

Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School is committed to safeguarding, actively promoting British values and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to the development of community cohesion and the prevention of extremism and radicalisation. All staff will be required to have an enhanced DBS Check. All staff are required to have the ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young children.