School Site Manager

(Special School)

Salary: Grade 8 (£31,364-£35,745)

Full time 37 hours per week, whole year

The school would prefer a candidate that is willing to undertake spilt shifts during term time 06.30-10.30 / 14.30-18.00 or work from 10am -6pm to facilitate school lock up.

Shenstone Lodge School in Shenstone, near Lichfield are seeking to appoint a friendly, approachable and enthusiastic Site Manager to deliver an inviting, tidy, safe, well ordered, outstanding school environment and to lead our Site Team.

The successful applicant would ideally have experience of successfully managing a school site with a mix of building stock and extensive grounds (including a swimming pool (specific training can be provided)). You will be solution focused, a willing and skilled handy person, have a flexible and supportive approach to supporting school staff as required and be aware of school’s statutory maintenance and compliance schedules,

You will line manage 3 cleaning staff and be open to support apprentices.

Shenstone Lodge School educates and supports primary age students who can exhibit behaviours that challenge. As a result, you will need to have a tolerant and calm manner.  

A visit to the school and /or a discussion with the School Business Manager is highly recommended. Please contact the school office on 01543 480369 and ask for Hattie Beeston or email Hattie.beeston@shenstonelodge.co.uk  

Shenstone Lodge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  As part of the shortlisting process, the school will undertake an online search as part of our due diligence which may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the school or college might want to explore with the applicant at interview.

Closing date: 12.00 noon Friday 13th September

Shortlisting: Monday 16th September

Interview date:  Week beginning 30th September

Start Date – as soon as possible following all recruitment requirements (DBS, References etc)