Site Manager
The Chalk Hills Academy
Luton
- £34,834 - £36,648 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- NJC L7 26-28
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- asap or following notice
- Apply by:
- 5 February 2024
Job overview
The Shared Learning Trust – Staff Benefits
We offer a fantastic range of benefits across our trust, supporting our staff in a variety of ways. From an extensive Wellbeing package to an onsite car wash, you can be reassured that we have your best interests at heart.
Perkbox & Perkbox Medical
NPQ’s Teacher Development Trust and training courses with The National College
Staff social events, including 5 a-side football and BBQs
Reduced gym membership rates & free on-site gym
Staff recognition with reward shopping vouchers
On-site Indian head or shoulder massage
Online delivery drop off service, including Amazon
Free eye test vouchers
Support for all staff with an experienced licensed counsellor
Free tea/coffee plus a reusable bamboo coffee cup for new starters
Free onsite car parking at all academies
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced pension employers’ contribution and death in service payment
Refer a friend £500 bonus scheme
Site Manager
The Chalk Hills Academy are seeking a proactive and hands-on Site Manager to join our Facilities Team. We are looking for an individual with good handy-person skills and eagerness to carry out the work in an efficient manner. You will join our friendly and good-humored Facilities Department to help keep our Academy safe, clean and in a good state of repair. We are seeking a committed Site Manager who will carry out general repairs and maintenance, liaise with contractors and suppliers and ensure our Academy maintains a high level of health and safety.
At our Academy, you will find supportive and encouraging colleagues within school leadership and throughout the school. It is incredibly important to us here that all our staff feel valued, listened to, mentored, challenged and given adequate opportunities to develop.
Key Duties
- BMS System
- Managing Compliancy
- Managing a small team
- Line manage Events Coordinator
- Overseeing lettings with Event Coordinator
- Ensuring the premises are open for use as and when required and securing the premises at the end of each shift following correct procedures for alarm systems to ensure the site remains a safe environment at all times.
- M&E Engineering background for plumbing, electrical and joinery work
- Maintaining premises in a good state of repair
- Addressing Health and Safety issues
- Negotiate the renewal and manage the arrangements of maintained contracts and associated SLAs for the academy
- Responsible first key holder for the site and available on call outs
- To encompass all other Site duties related to The Chalk Hills Academy
The successful candidate will have
A hardworking committed colleague to join the site-team at TCHA
3-5 years’ experience of Site management
BMS system experience
Compliance experience
DIY maintenance of buildings and site-management is required
Working Pattern: Rota shift between 6.30am – 6.30pm
Salary: NJC L7 26-28 £34,834 - £36,648 (37hrs per week, 52 weeks)
Responsible to: Business Manager Sharqa Riaz
JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible to the Business Manager for the attention required to keep the School functioning, particularly in the areas of:
Manage and ensure the security of the academy premises.
Heating and Lighting.
Managing high standards of cleanliness.
Managing premises in good state of repair.
Addressing Health and Safety Issues
ORGANISATION CHART:
Head of School
Business Manager
Site Manager
Site Agent
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Experience of Building Management system essential
Experience of Air Handling Units, sprinkler systems, suppression systems
Experience of Legionella testing
First point of call for contractors- must be able to work Independently.
Responsibility as first Keyholder for the site and undertake associated call out duties on a 24-hour basis:
1. To notify the police of any damage to the building, obtain a crime number, secure the building if necessary
2. Monitor on site traffic, reporting any issues necessary to the senior leadership team
Collate weekly report for Business manager on all site related issues and jobs including contractors
Oversee and be on call to assist in the security of premises. Being on call at short notice which includes evenings and weekends.
Flexibility on working hours
Readiness to compliance training
To ensure that the site and grounds are maintained at all times in a safe, clean, and healthy state for pupils, staff and visitors and other user of the site facilities.
Help to ensure that the temperature within the school is maintained at appropriate levels and that all heating and lighting equipment operates efficiently, is regularly maintained with due consideration to energy efficiency. Where appropriate, ensure adequate supplies of fossil fuels are available to enable continuity of heating.
Manage the Site Agents to ensure that standards of cleanliness are maintained within the school .
Assisting Lettings Co Ordinator with any additional requests for out of hour bookings and supporting on site security where necessary.
Undertake other duties as required by the post.
Ensure all compliance testing and records are maintained which includes Fire Alarm, Boiler systems and Intruder alarm
To identify and carry out first line minor repairs and maintenance where requested.
To be responsible for the health and safety on site and attend appropriate health & safety training courses when requested.
IT experience essential
Financial Resources:
o Will be responsible for ordering supplies
o Financially responsible for Building and Maintenance Budget
Physical Resources:
o Responsible for the safety and security of the building, cleaning and handyperson tools and equipment.
o Ensuring resources are available for the site team
Physical Effort:
o High Level of fitness required
Working Environment:
- The post holder regularly works outdoors and will sometimes be exposed to the weather in doing so.
- The Chalk Hills Academy encourages employees to use their initiative and contribute new ideas to site improvement.
The requirement for this role is to be available to work on a Rota shift.
Safeguarding
We believe in the safeguarding and welfare of children and expect all staff to share this view’.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are an equal opportunities employer. The Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate before the deadline date.
The definition of 'children' includes everyone under the age of 18.
Attached documents
About The Chalk Hills Academy
Welcome to The Chalk Hills Academy, one of the four Academies under The Shared Learning Trust.
Vision and Values
'Strive, achieve, believe!' - We want our children to strive for their goals, achieve those goals and believe that with the right drive and motivation anything is possible. We provide opportunities for all our students and adults to be aspirational and develop a passion and excitement for learning. Working with our communities, we ensure all students are able to achieve beyond their targets to reach the success they deserve. Our students develop a strong self-belief so that they flourish and develop into well-rounded, self-respecting young people.
'We recruit people for attitude and train for skills' - We aim to recruit people who have the right attitude. If you have a love for teaching and are passionate about seeing children succeed, we can help you do the rest. We can offer custom-made support packages that focus on the quality of teaching and learning, curriculum development and all aspects of Leadership and Management. Whether you would like help with planning, preparing and delivering outstanding lessons, building your confidence within the classroom or developing your behaviour management strategies, we have all the CPD and training you need.
About The Chalk Hills Academy
Providing the very best education for all our students is the simple goal for The Stockwood Park Academy. Whilst firmly rooted in traditional values, we have made our Academy a vibrant and exciting place with a positive ethos that runs throughout the Academy. We want our children to flourish and develop into decent, disciplined, well-educated and employable adults. We have an innovative curriculum, which makes the transition from primary to secondary education an enriching and enjoyable experience and enables students to follow a personalised route to success. Our students are achieving the highest standards in the classroom, on the sports field and among the community. Our state of the art building which we moved into in February 2011 offers cutting edge facilities that are benefiting students even further. Our hardworking and motivated staff are providing outstanding lessons and are given the best possible support. We work closely with parents and carers, encouraging their children to achieve and ensuring that excellent progress is made. With the rigorous use of data, constant assessment of student progress and quality assurance methods, together, we are achieving more than we ever thought possible. We instantly respond if students experience difficulties. Dialogue with teachers is encouraged as a framework for students to develop ideas, ask questions think about their learning.If you want to lead in a highly effective team, contribute to raising standards and aspirations of young people then Chalk Hills is the place for you!
Ofsted at The Chalk Hills Academy
Leadership and Management: ‘GOOD’
- The purposeful and caring leadership of the Principal and the senior team have created a strong academy identity and a positive ethos shared by all members of the community. The strength of leadership is recognised without exception by the academy’s staff. The atmosphere created allows teachers to teach effectively and students to learn well.
Behaviour and Safety of Students: ‘GOOD’
- The behaviour of the students is good. Students are calm and orderly when moving between lessons and at breaks and lunchtimes. They are unfailingly polite and courteous to staff and each other. The atmosphere in lessons is calm and studious, attitude to learning are routinely positive as students want to learn and these characteristics have a strong impact on their progress.
Quality of Teaching: ‘GOOD’
- Teachers help create positive learning environments in their classrooms. Constructive, trusting relationships have been developed throughout the academy and teachers and students share an expectation that learning will begin as soon as each lesson starts. Students are confident to engage actively in lessons and feel safe to venture answers to questions and make mistakes. Teachers are committed to improving their own skills and they regularly take advantage of the high quality professional development opportunities available at the academy. This has enabled continuous improvement in the quality of teaching.
Achievement of Pupils: ‘GOOD’
- The proportion of students that attain five or more good GCSE passes including English and mathematics is higher than the national level. When compared to other schools nationally the progress made between Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 4 at the academy overall is extremely high. Most ability groups make very strong progress and finish Key Stage 4 with standards of attainment which are above average.
About The Shared Learning Trust
The Shared Learning Trust is a stand-alone multi academy trust which runs a family of five schools based in Bedfordshire:
- The Chalk Hills Academy, Luton, ages 11-1
- The Stockwood Park Academy, Luton, ages 11-18
- The Linden Academy, Luton, ages 4-11
- The Vale Academy, Dunstable, ages 2-11
- The Rushmere Park Academy, Leighton Buzzard, ages 2 - 9
- The Sixth Form, Luton, ages 16-19
Our Academies are supported in their work by our Teaching School, based at The Chalk Hills Academy.The structure of our family of schools means that we can be with a child every step of the way, from teaching them to tie their shoe laces right through to congratulating them on their university place or their first job.Our Trust is vibrant and friendly, supported by 3 state-of-the-art buildings. It is a learning environment where all students have the opportunity to be high achievers, make good friends, contribute to their community and take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
CPD and Training: Our Teaching Trust - WE INVEST IN YOU!
All five Academies at The Shared Learning Trust are a part of our Teaching Trust. We aim to offer exception teacher training and high quality professional development programmes to new and experienced staff to support them in excelling in their career. Our programmes are facilitated by experienced school leaders, who have exemplary records in leadership and improving outcomes for their students. We are able to cater for specific requests and can offer custom-made support packages that focus on the quality of teaching and learning, curriculum development and aspects of Leadership and Management. We currently offer 'The National Award for Middle Leaders', 'The Outstanding Teacher Programme', 'The Improving Teacher Programme' and 'The National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership'.
As Chalk Hills Academy is part of a Multi-Academy Trust, there are fantastic opportunities to climb the career ladder. The Shared Learning Trust are a firm believer in helping all staff reach their full potential and developing their career within our Academies. If you are willing and wanting, we will do all we can to put you on the relevant courses and give you the right opportunities so you can keep achieving more in your career. If there isn't a current opportunity at The Chalk Hills Academy for promotion, there will be opportunities to move to one of our partner Academies.
Facilities
The Sports Zone:
- 2 Football Pitches (floodlit, FA approved, full size and 3G Astro Turf)
- Large Outdoor Hard Court
- Four Tennis Courts
- Three Netball Courts
- Full Size Basketball Court
- Full Size Netball Court
- Four Badminton Court
- Large Indoor Football Pitch
The Performance Plaza:
- Theatre (tiered seating, professional lighting and sound system, curtains and backstage changing facilities)
- Dance and Fitness Studio (sprung floors, dances barres, floor to ceiling mirrors, full PA and music systems)
Classroom Facilities:
- Projectors
- Smart Boards
- Laptops
Why work for The Chalk Hills Academy?
If you're not convinced by what you have just read, here are some more benefits for working at The Chalk Hills Academy!
- £30 million state of the art building with well-equipped classrooms and equipment to match the level of courses offered
- You’ll be working alongside a collaborative, forward thinking Principal and Senior Leadership Team who are here to support and develop you
- Unparalleled CPD opportunities with free courses every Thursday catered to your developmental needs
- All teaching staff receive a laptop
- Freshly brewed coffee for staff on arrival to the academy every morning
- Employee of the month scheme winning shopping vouchers
- Local subsided gym membership
- Free parcel collection and drop off
- Dry-cleaning collection and drop off
- Free sight test
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