Required to start October 2020.
Mount Wise Primary School have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Site Manager to join the team based in Devonport, Plymouth. Part of the Learning Academies Trust, the school is looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Site Manager to lead on developing and maintaining the stimulating learning environment for the children at the school.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, be highly motivated, organised, with a proven ability to work effectively under pressure, dealing with multiple tasks to meet time deadlines. You will have the ability to work as part of a team, building positive relationships with staff and key stakeholders both within the Trust and with external providers.

Candidate should:
– Be willing to work a split shift to facilitate the opening and closing of the school buildings
– Have experience in instructing and supervising maintenance and cleaning staff.
– Take responsibility for the security and safety of the school buildings and site.
– Undertake statutory checks including daily/weekly/monthly recording where required.
– Be a key holder and attend emergency call-outs for the school.
– Be able to undertake general repairs and maintenance and generally upkeep the buildings, and site maintained to a high standard.
– Have a proven ability in planning and prioritising repairs, including liaising with the Trust’s Estates Manager.
– Be pro-active in identifying maintenance issues/defects and act to minimise cost.
– Work in a flexible manner to meet the needs of pupils and the school.
– Facilitate maintenance work by specialist contractors and supervise to ensure H&S compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for you to make a real difference, significantly contributing to the quality education provision we strive to achieve not only at Mount Wise Primary School but across our Trust. In return for your hard work and dedication, we will support you to learn and develop in the role, enabling you to achieve your career aspirations.

With eight individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.
Informal visits to the school are welcomed and would need to be arranged by calling the school: 01752 567602.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS and satisfactory references.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application.
Application forms are available from the school website www.mountwiseprimary.co.uk or the Trust website www.learningat.uk.
Completed applications can be submitted by email to hr@learningat.uk.
Please apply by 9am on the closing date.