Job Details

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

Closing date: Sunday 29 October 2017 Interview date: Week commencing Monday 30 October 2017

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

St Mary's School (SABDEN) Maynards Green, Horam, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0BT

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the Role

Would you like to work as part of a highly regarded and successful group of schools?

Do you want to be part of a truly fantastic staff team?

An opportunity has arisen at St Mary's School in Horam, East Sussex part of The Sabden Multi Academy Trust. The school requires a Site Manager to work 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday (hours to be agreed however a split shift would be preferable). The post is 52 weeks per year with a holiday entitlement of 25 days, which must be taken during the school holidays.

The position is to start as soon as possible and applicants must have relevant qualifications and/or experience in specialist building maintenance work in one or more areas e.g. carpentry, plastering, glazing, plumbing, electricity etc. They should also have an understanding of the main Health & Safety Regulations, including COSHH and risk assessment.

It is important to have the ability to act on own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that may arise. To provide high quality supervision, training and support to the assistant caretaker and cleaning staff. To be able to work effectively and supportively as a member of the school team. Have a willingness to participate in further training and development opportunities offered by the school to further knowledge. To have good ICT skills for reporting, contacting contractors, accessing the school and maintaining records.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate a sensitive and empathic approach to working within an enviroment for school pupils.

The Sabden Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, written references and other employment checks.

Please contact School Secretary, Jane Woodfine for more information.

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. From 6 April 2011 the Home Office has placed a permanent restriction on the number of migrant workers that all Tier 2 (General) Sponsors can recruit. 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. The Academy 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 an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

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.