School Premises Manager - St Andrew's Primary School

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School Premises Manager - St Andrew's Primary School
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Post No. POSN004060 - School Premises Manager - St Andrew's Primary School

There's no place like St. Andrew's!

We truly believe that there's no place like St. Andrew's! We provide the very best opportunities for all our pupils, to engage them through first-hand experiences and to enrich their curriculum as widely as possible. We work together to create an environment for learning, through a blended approach, that allows our children to be happy and safe; an environment that allows stimulating, interactive, experiential play and learning opportunities fit for the 21st Century. St. Andrew's prides itself on being at the heart of its community; situated on the eastern side of Newport it is a large primary school (capacity for 740 pupils) that serves an area that is socially disadvantaged. At St. Andrew's, one strength is the positive ethos and team spirit; we believe that diversity is a strength, to be respected and celebrated by all those who learn, teach and visit here. St. Andrew's Primary School's ethos and high-quality inclusion for pupils with ALN are a significant strength of the school. We aim to ensure that everone has the same chances and opportunities irrespective of race, sex, class or disability. Our school motto is 'Learning together, we reach for the stars'.

The Head Teacher, children, staff and Governing Body of St. Andrew's Primary School are looking for an excellent, committed and well qualified individual who has experience in managing, maintaining and developing the operational activities within a school to become the new Premises Manager.

We are looking to appoint an exceptional, highly-motivated and innovative Premises Manager to contribute towards the continued success of the school. The new Premises Manager will have responsibility for supporting with planning and developing an efficient, effective and professional support service across St. Andrew's Primary School.

They must have significant knowledge and understanding of all aspects of facility and property management and Health and Safety management of the school.

This position is part of the Senior Management Team of St. Andrew's Primary School and requires working closely with the Head Teacher, Governors and the whole school community. The successful candidate will work alongside a dedicated and caring staff in order to promote excellent standards for pupils who are both hard-working and happy.

We are a vibrant, forward thinking school with a highly committed, dedicated and hard-working team who strive towards achieving the highest standards for all our children.

In return, we can offer:

- The exciting opportunity to be innovative and to develop and take forward this new role within the school.
- Many opportunities for continuing professional development.
- An excellent well-resourced working environment.

Informal visits are welcomed. Please contact the Headteacher, Mrs Joanne Giles on 01633 839795 to arrange a visit.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and a comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants. This will include an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th December 2024
Interview dates: Interviews will take place during the week beginning: Monday 9th December 2024

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd - Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd