We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive and motivated individual to be our Site and Estates Officer to work at King’s Hedges Educational Federation.

Pay Scale: Level 5 Points 12 - 17 (£27,711 - £ 30,060 FTE)

Hours: 32.5 - 37 hours per week. General hours will be 7:15am – 3:45pm Monday - Friday.

We can be flexible with the number of hours worked, and are happy to discuss at interview.

However, will need to be flexible when contractors are on site and move working pattern where required.

Weeks: 52 weeks per year (we can be flexible if needed and reduce the number of weeks outside term time)

This role would be suitable for someone who has experience of working in a school as a caretaker or site manager, or who has experience in project management or maintaining premises.

King’s Hedges Educational Federation is made up of an ‘old’ and a ‘new’ part – both of which are well maintained and kept to a high standard, which we are very proud of.

You will be working with a friendly, driven and passionate group of people who strive to provide the best education and experiences to the children we serve.

JOB PURPOSE

To ensure the security, care and availability of the school building, furniture, fittings and equipment. Ensure a satisfactory physical environment with particular emphasis on the provision of cleaning and day to day management of the cleaning staff and to promote the efficient use of the schools’ assets to support the educational objectives of the Federation. To ensure the smooth running of the school at all times.

If you're organised and ready to take on a new challenge as our Site and Estates Officer, apply now! We strongly recommend that you come for a tour to see the grounds and the buildings. To book a tour or if you have any questions please contact Liz Hedges – School Business Manager on 01223 518330 or email sbm@kingshedges.cambs.sch.uk

To apply please complete the application form via My New Term: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/110775/EDV-2025-KHPS-90298

Please note we do not accept CV's.

Kings Hedges Education Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children in our care.

All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This role is classed as regular activity. Before you proceed with your intention to apply for a position or to support us please take full consideration of the following points.

• All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a Barred List check where applicable to the role. Where you have been shortlisted for a role, you will be required to complete a Declaration of Offences Form, disclosing all relevant previous criminal convictions and cautions. Please contact the Head teacher to discuss this step further if you wish.
• If you are shortlisted for the position you are applying for, we will carry out an online search against you, for information that is publicly available online and usually before interview. This will include social media accounts you may hold.
• We will assess your knowledge of safeguarding by asking specific questions about this area of our role during the interview process and your answer to this question will form part of our decision-making process.
• You will be provided with an induction process, and you are expected to engage with this monitored process.
• Our safeguarding policies and procedures will be explained during your induction and on a regular basis.
• Kings Hedges complies the Childcare Act 2006 and the Childcare (Disqualification) and childcare (Early Years Provision Free of Charge) (Extended Entitlement) (Amendment) Regulations 208.  All shortlisted candidates whose role will involve the responsibility for the provision or management of such childcare (including teaching) shall be required to declare that they are not disqualified from undertaking such work.
• Application forms must be completed in full. Please pay particular attention to your work history and inform us of any gaps in employment. CVs will only be accepted alongside a completed application form.
• Please ensure you state full details of your qualifications.
• References may be taken up prior to interviews and any discrepancies will be addressed during the interview process.

Closing date – 9am Thursday 24^th April 2025

Interview date – W/C 28^th April 2025