Site Manager

LIFE Education Trust

Benhurst Primary School

Benhurst Avenue

Elm Park

Hornchurch

RM12 4QS

Tel: 01708 450807

Website: www.benhurst.havering.sch.uk

Twitter:@BenhurstPrimary

Headteacher: Ms Alice Larkman

 

Site Manager

(Benhurst Primary and Dame Tipping CofE Primary)

Scale:  5.12 - 5.15

Salary:  £31,524 - £32,931 p.a. Inclusive of Outer London Allowance

Reports to:  Operations Manager

Type:  Permanent     

Weeks: 52.14

Start Date: ASAP

 

Our Way of LIFE

Our Purpose is 'To build great learning communities where children flourish’ and at LIFE Education Trust we work collaboratively to ensure that everything we do can positively impact the lives of our pupils and employees.

To accomplish our purpose, we use our 3 core beliefs: ‘Courageous Optimism’, ‘Boundless Creativity’ & ‘Heartfelt Compassion’. We believe in helping colleagues and pupils achieve their personal best and we strive to recruit first class talent for our Trust.

We are looking for individuals who share our passion for providing excellent learning environments, making our schools the best they can be and having a positive impact in the community. You will be joining an organisation that can offer you many opportunities to progress and make a real difference.

We are now looking to appoint a passionate and inspiring Site Manager to join Benhurst and Dame Tipping Primary Schools.

Job Purpose:

To be responsible for the daily management of the schools estates, meeting the security and maintenance needs of the schools.

Ensuring the schools comply with all current legislations relating to site safety and management.

To promote and participate in achieving: 

• the most efficient and economic use of the schools’ premises, facilities, plant, equipment and materials,
• a culture of excellence and continuous improvement for estate practices and standards

You will:

• Encourage and take part in optimising the efficient and economical use of the school's premises, facilities, plant, equipment, and material
• Promote and participate in achieving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement for estate practices and standards.
• An understanding of health, safety and security issues and relevant legislation affecting schools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and to lead a team
• Be able to competently carry out repairs and maintenance with experience of premises maintenance issues
• Ability to multitask and be flexible to deal with the 'unexpected'
• Willing to complete any necessary training

The successful candidate will be part of a positive environment, with dedicated and supportive colleagues who strive for excellence.

In return you will be working with friendly colleagues in a stimulating and welcoming learning environment.

 

Applications

Details of how to apply can be found on the school website: https://benhurst.havering.sch.uk/vacancies

Applications close at 9am on Monday 22^nd April 2025.

Interviews will take place shortly after.

For further information about this role, please contact the People team via email at recruitment@lifeeducationtrust.com.

Visits to the school are welcomed.

 

References and DBS Checks

All offers of appointment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory references. LIFE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS. 

Inclusion 

As a Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality, which supports and encourages all under-represented groups, promotes an inclusive culture, and values diversity. We will ensure that the selection process is fair and without discrimination for or against any candidate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The person specification sets out the criteria used to assess candidates through the selection process.

Why Choose LIFE Education Trust

For more information on why to choose LIFE, head to the website here.