Site Manager (Bourne Primary School)

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Hours of work: 37 hours per week
Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: Wednesday 14 June 2023

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Bourne Primary School, Melbourne Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 8BD
Phone: 01323 724729
Email: recruitment@bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk
Website: www.bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.

Bourne Primary is a two-form entry school located in Eastbourne town centre, currently with 453 pupils on roll. We are a happy, thriving school that strives to give all children the best education they can receive. We support outdoor learning for all with our developing Forest School. We pride ourselves on our diverse community and love to see the children learning from each other.

Our focus is to meet the needs of the children in all they do, providing a platform for high achievement whilst also closely matching provision to the learning needs of our most vulnerable children. We are a fully inclusive school, where children enjoy their learning and where parents are very supportive.

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a new Site Manager starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be able to undertake Site Manager responsibilities in an professional, effective and efficient manner. You will liaise with ESCC contracts, supervise cleaning staff to ensure high standards are met and provide a building maintenance service to the school. We take pride in our school premises and grounds.

The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for ensuring the routine and emergency opening and closing of school premises and grounds.
• Carry out security procedures for school buildings and grounds in accordance with East Sussex County Council policy.
• Contact direct the appropriate services in the event of the following emergencies: fire; flood; break-in; vandalism; accident.
• Liaise direct with planning officers, architects, surveyors and officers of the county council.
• Direct workpersons and contractors to the site of repair and maintenance work.
• Inspect, monitor and record work performance.
• Carry out specialist building maintenance work, including programmes of renewal/redecoration, with strict adherence to Health and Safety regulations.
• Liaise with suppliers and order caretaking, cleaning and some DIY supplies, ensuring adequate supplies are maintained.
• Inspect and maintain certain school equipment, carry out repairs and report and manage defects.
• Monitor fire regulations, inspections, testing compliance daily, weekly, annually.
• Support the school in the smooth running of the day.

We can offer you:

• Dedicated, hardworking colleagues and positive parents
• Active support for your CPD
• A supportive leadership team and Governing Body

Job Shares will be considered.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14 June 2023 at 12 noon. Interview date to be confirmed.

We are only able to accept East Sussex County Council application forms, which can be found with full details of the vacancy on our website - www.bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk .

To apply visit our school website www.bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk . For further information please contact Mrs Palmer, Headteacher or Mrs Emma Ayling, Office Manager on 01323 724729 or via recruitment@bourne.e-sussex.sch.uk

• Advert Flyer [pdf]
• Application Form [docx]
• Job Description and Person Specification [pdf]

Additional Information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check .

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school's Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.