Job Description: Site Manager
School:
Ramsgate Holy Trinity C.E. (A.) Primary School
Grade:
Kent Range 4
Responsible to:
Headteacher
Purpose of the Job:
To be responsible for ensuring the security general maintenance and cleaning of all
areas of the school both internal and external considering the Health & Safety of the
site at all times. To line manage the school cleaner.
Key duties and responsibilities:
To ensure everyone is a successful learner who makes progress, achieves and enjoys
learning by:
1
Maintaining the school and site to a high standard of appearance and operation which
supports having pride and ownership within school and:
2. Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours
and taking remedial action if required.
3. Act as a designated key holder, providing out of hours and emergency access to the
school site.
4. Procure quotes for routine maintenance work on school premises.
5. Contribute to the procurement of ‘best value’ of the premises budget.
6. Be responsible for other site staff including cleaning staff and grounds persons.
7. Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security
(including fire and intruder alarms).
8. Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of
the building and site.
9. Arrange emergency repairs.
10. Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks.
11. Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required
standards and within required timescales.
12. Monitor materials and stock and/order supplies.
13. Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within
the school.
14. Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action
where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately.
15. Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and
fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment, in line with
other schedules.
16. Handle small amounts of cash for the purchase of materials to carry out repairs.
The Site Manager may also undertake some or all of the following:
1. Ensure the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment following training,
for example sports/theatrical equipment.
2. Provide training on health and safety issues to other premises staff.
3. To Train as ‘Relief Road Crossing Patrol’, to stand in in the absence of the
substantive post holder.
To support everyone being a responsible citizen who makes a positive contribution to
the school and wider community by:
1. Demonstrating good practice with regard to attendance, appearance, punctuality, and
behaviours in dealings with staff, children, contractors, visitors and all who use the
school site.
2. Being a good role model for behaviour and attitude with a sense of humour and
empathy for children.
3. Taking responsibility for own training and understanding in areas such as Working at
Heights, Moving and Handling, and other relevant areas to ensure that Health &
Safety procedures are met to avoid risk or harm to self or others.
4. Being an active member of the school, working with all staff and children.
5. Being able to assess how your work contributes to the whole school picture.
6. To undertake any other duties that the Headteacher may reasonably request:
Note:
1. Working hours will be subject to variation and call-outs both during the week and
weekends subject to prior agreement. Unsociable hours will be necessary from time
to time and additional payment will be made in such instances.
2. The above responsibilities are subject to the standards, general duties and
responsibilities contained in Risk Assessments, Health & Safety Procedures and the
school’s aims, objectives and policies of the Governing Body.
3. This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post. It will
be reviewed and may be subject to modification or amendment at any time after
consultation with the post holder.
Knowledge, Skills & Personal Qualities:
1. A good working knowledge of DIY skills – i.e. Painting & Decorating, Carpentry,
Plumbing and Domestic Electrical work.
2. An ability to communicate factual information politely and courteously with staff,
external organisational representatives, contractors.
3. Use of a range of hand tools and machinery and cleaning equipment.
4. Ability to follow work routines/instructions.
5. Day to day operational maintenance of plant and equipment.
6. Knowledge that is usually acquired as “on the job training” but often requires some
attendance of formal courses (e.g., safe working at heights, safe operation of
equipment).
7. A clean driving licence.
8. A good role model for behaviours and attitudes.
9. An ability to be flexible and able to work on own initiative whilst understanding how
own actions will impact the whole school.
10. First Aid (Training arranged through school INSET for staff)
Post Holder:
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Headteacher:
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