Site Manager - Kingsmead Primary School in London

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• General Caretaker Responsibilities
  • Responsible for the maintenance and daily upkeep of the resources and grounds of the school.
  • Liaising with the Executive Headteacher and FOBM on caretaking issues.
  • Ensure the security of the school premises to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Open and close school including all gates, windows, doors and fire escapes for the purpose of school use, cleaning, maintenance and emergency services.
  • General site supervision, including prevention of trespass and ensuring that unauthorised parking does not occur.
  • Patrol the site to check for hazards, damages and intruders.
  • Report any breaches of security and acts of vandalism to the Headteacher and Police where necessary.
  • Ensure that all keys are kept in a safe place.
  • Deal with enquiries from staff, pupils, parents and the public.
• Internal Maintenance
  • Report all defects which require specialist repair and contact contractors to quote.
  • Visually inspect electrical fittings and report defects as required.
  • Regularly inspect all plumbing and report or repair defects as appropriate.
  • Synchronise all clock and time switches as required.
  • Undertake minor repairs to fixtures and fittings including desks, tables and chairs as appropriate.
  • Be responsible for the supply and availability of hygiene materials as required.
  • Maintain stock levels as required including ordering and receipt of supplies.
  • Test fire alarms weekly and undertake annual fire risk assessment.
  • Check and control system function, including frost precaution procedures.
• External Maintenance
  • Maintain cleanliness and general tidiness of all external areas and empty litter bins daily.
  • Clean and clear all drains, gullies and ensure effective and healthy operation.
  • Inspect outside fabric of the school and report and/or repair defects as appropriate.
  • Inspect all fences, gates, walls, steps and lights and report and/or repair defects as appropriate.
  • Clear leaves, snow, ice, moss and detritus as appropriate.
  • Inspect all outside areas for hazardous materials.
  • Support the school gardener with any garden maintenance that is required.
• School Cleaning
  • The Caretaker will report to the FOBM on any failure by the cleaners to meet the required cleaning standards.
  • Agree a system with FOBM for window cleaning arrangements, and monitor if appropriate.
  • Directly undertake any cleaning as required, including daily disinfection of water fountains and removing or obscuring all graffiti.
  • Ensure maximum security of kitchen supplies, equipment and monies.
• Emergencies
  • Clean sickness and spillages as required.
  • Ensure all bursts, leaks, flooding, fires or breakages are dealt with promptly and safely.
  • Ensure access, assist and secure premises for all emergency services as necessary.
• General Requirements
  • Take part in the school’s performance management system.
  • Undertake training to support the role.
  • Enhanced DBS Check.
  • Strong commitment to furthering equalities in both service delivery and employment practice.
  • Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young and vulnerable people that you are responsible for or come into contact with.

Benefits

• Staff benefits such as cycle to work scheme, childcare vouchers, massage sessions.
• Inner London weighting.

We are looking to recruit a hardworking and motivated Site Manager at Kingsmead Primary School, E9 5PP, part of the Leap Federation in the London Borough of Hackney. As the school Site Manager you will work closely with the Headteacher and Federation Operational Business Manager to ensure that our schools are safe, secure and organised places. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre‑appointment vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance including an Enhanced DBS check. References will be sought and online searches will be carried out for all applicants invited to interview.