Job Introduction
Site Manager
Oakdale Junior School, Poole
Salary: Grade 7, SCP 23-26 (£33,366 - £36,124)
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week
Permanent
From Little Acorns to Mighty Oaks: Growing Strong Together
We are currently seeking support in managing our beautiful site in the heart of Oakdale, Poole. Our three form entry junior school needs support with general maintenance and repairs as well as higher level premises management and compliance. You will oversee the maintenance and safety of our incredible facilities, including science labs, library, art studio, music room and the computer suite, outside we have large playing fields backing on to Poole Town Football Club, a trim trail and three playgrounds; plenty to keep you very busy!
Working closely with the Headteacher and central team you will plan, organise, execute and inspect all relevant works relating to the general school site. You will rely on your knowledge and experience gained within building and associated trades, your background in health and safety, professional building trades and management will be key. Support and training is available to ensure your success in your new role and you will form part of the professional network of site colleagues across the Partnership.
Visits to the school are warmly encouraged before the summer break (22nd July). To arrange an informal discussion or visit, please contact Mrs Ali Sinclair, Headteacher, by email at ali.sinclair@lilliput.coastalpartnership.co.uk.
Applicants: Please send a completed application form to: recruitment@coastalpartnership.co.uk
Closing Date: This advert will close as soon as we receive enough strong applications, early applications are therefore encouraged
To comply with our statutory safer recruitment practices and obligations, we are unable to shortlist incomplete applications. Please ensure you include a full employment and education history, details of two referees and explain any gaps in employment. CVs will not be accepted from external candidates.
Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.
The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate that they meet the essential elements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, and Enhanced DBS check, Child Barred List check and satisfactory references. CLP will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the search and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. Applicants are advised that it is an offense to apply for the role if they are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
CLP is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the person specification will receive equal consideration for employment. We value the fact that our schools are very different, as are our colleagues within them. Our culture is one in which colleagues serve and inspire each other in the spirit of professional generosity; colleagues are empowered to be themselves and to be their best. At CLP, everyone is welcome and encouraged to achieve and be heard.
