SITE MANAGER

We are looking to appoint an experienced Site Manager who will work
alongside our existing site staff to undertake all the usual aspects of
school site management in order to ensure our school is clean, secure
and compliant at all times, whilst responding to the ever-changing
priorities during the school day.

Working as part of this important team, you will be required to carry out
the duties detailed in the attached job description to the highest
possible standard. In addition to the duties within the job description for
this position, due to a large-scale expansion taking place at the school
next year, you will be required to use your project management skills
and experience to liaise with a large number of contractors who will be
onsite during the length of the expansion project, assisting with access
and egress issues, safeguarding controls, ensuring the safety of all
staff and students, whilst ensuring that the rest of the school site is
running as normal.

This may suit an existing School Site Manager looking for progression
or someone who has worked within a similar site management role
looking for a change of direction.

The Site Manager at Altrincham College sits on the Academy
Leadership Team who meet regularly with the Headteacher and other
Senior Team Leaders to ensure a highly effective, smooth-running
school at all times. There will also be opportunity to work with
colleagues at Reddish Vale High School to share best practice or
training., JOB PURPOSE: The Site Manager is responsible for all aspects of site
management, such as site use, supervising external contractors
and ensuring all statutory inspections are completed in relation to
the health and safety of the school site. The Site Manager
manages the cleaning and caretaking team., South Manchester Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Leadership and Management

• In line with the whole school aims and objectives, to ensure that your vision for Site

Management at our school is made reality through careful, thorough planning and
preparation.

• Working within and leading a team of staff, to have continual high expectations where

standards of work are concerned.

• To motivate and inspire the caretaking and cleaning team to give their best every day.


• To supervise and manage the caretaking and cleaning team to ensure the needs of the

school are met on a daily basis, paying attention to detail in all things.

• To fairly delegate tasks appropriately to staff, building on their strengths, to ensure the

smooth running of the team.

• To ensure that all members of the team follow health and safety procedures.


• To ensure school terms and holidays are sufficiently covered with staffing.


• To play a full and active part in our half-termly 'Academy Leadership Team' (ALT)

meetings.


Site Management and Maintenance Duties


• Ensure the routine and emergency opening and closing of school premises as required,

including out of school hours.

• Advise on site development projects and make recommendations on site use.


• Ensure all statutory checks and inspections are completed and recorded in relation to the

health and safety of the school site.

• Maintain the security of the school site; all buildings, contents and grounds. Including the

operation of fire and burglar alarms and monitoring of CCTV systems and key holder




responsibilities. Report any potential security breaches and respond to any alarms or
other call outs following agreed procedures.

• Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances,

security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned

• Ensure the maintenance of all buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture, equipment and open

areas within the site and where possible, personally carrying out an element of planned
maintenance or repair work. Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors
before any work is undertaken or seek prior approval from the School Business Manager
if the work is required immediately.

• Ensure contractors and external visitors comply with security and health and safety whilst

on the school premises.

• Supervise, monitor, inspect and record work undertaken by external contractors to ensure

safe working practices and good quality work. This will include liaison with contractors
before and during the work and ensuring the work has been completed satisfactorily.

• Ensure the maintenance and operation of heating, lighting, ventilation plant and

equipment, taking into account codes of practice. Ensure minor repairs, replacements
and periodic servicing are undertaken where appropriate.

• In consultation with the Health and Safety Officers being aware of use, and measures

taken for control, of hazardous or noxious chemicals or materials.

• Organisation, movement and setting out of furniture into specific rooms to meet the

demands of the day to day operation of the Academy.

Health and Safety

• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation.


• Carry out and record regular health and safety checks.


Cleaning Duties

• Design and maintain an effective cleaning rota for the school premises. Train cleaning

staff, ensuring that standards expected are clearly defined, and their area of responsibility
can be covered within the time frame of the cleaning rota. Re-organise staff duties
accordingly when absences arise in order to ensure that priority areas of the school such
as bathrooms, corridors and food rooms are cleaned and bins are emptied every day.

• Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties such as litter picking and arranging the

disposal of waste.

• Carry out emergency cleaning duties such as gritting and cleaning up spillages.


• Arrange deep cleans of the school premises in conjunction with the School Business

Manager.

• Take responsibility for the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including

arranging replacements, ensuring good stock levels and ensuring COSSH training is
delivered.

Administrative and Financial Duties


• Administration of stock and utilities control systems to ensure continuous availability of

products, materials, equipment and services at the site.

• Consultation with the Headteacher, school staff, other Local Authority employees through

the Service Level Agreements, contractors and outside agencies on any matter relating to
the site or the school in general.

• Completion of necessary paperwork and records including time-sheets, orders,

completion certificates and other documents relevant to the post holder's duties.





• Liaise with the Headteacher on site matters relevant to the post holder's duties.



Associated Duties


• Porterage of such items as stationery, equipment, materials, furniture, items for disposal

etc as required.

• Personal or delegated supervision of use of the building outside normal school hours,

liaison with potential users on availability, charges, users' requirements or any other
associated subject.

• Driving the school minibus at the discretion of the Headteacher.


• Attendance at and participation in school meetings and functions as directed.


• Representing the school at meetings with outside bodies and contractors as directed., Work towards and support the academy vision and current objectives outlined in the

Academy Improvement Plan.

• Contribute to the school's programme of extra-curricular activities e.g helping at Open

Evening.

• Support and contribute to the school's responsibility for safeguarding students.


• Work within the school's health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment

for staff, students and visitors.

• Work within the Trust's School's Equality Objectives to promote equality of opportunity for

all students and staff, both current and prospective.

• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct

and positive, courteous relations with students, parents/carers and colleagues.

• Adhere to policies and circulars.


• To undertake any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post as directed by

the Headteacher.

experience of:


• Planning and implementation of site projects.


• Staff supervision.


• Basic building maintenance.


• Good awareness of Health & Safety procedures.


• Have the ability to use own initiative and problem solve

independently.

• Have the ability from time to time to work to tight deadlines., Recognised supervisory or site qualification at NVQ3 level or A/C/I Essential

above or the equivalent gained through experience

2. Experience
Evidence of 2-3 years site experience in a complex A/I Essential
organisation

Supervising a small team of staff A/I Essential

Carrying out general maintenance and repairs A/I Essential

Working with external contractors A/I Essential

Security, including alarm systems A/I Essential



3. Knowledge
Knowledge of policies, procedures in relation to school security A/I Essential
and management

Good working knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations A/I Essential

Good ICT skills A/I Essential

4. Skills & Abilities

Practical skills with an ability to carry out caretaking duties
including cleaning, manual handling and minor repair work. A/I/T Essential

Awareness of COSHH regulations, applying knowledge gained A/I Essential
as appropriate.
A/I Essential
Excellent communication skills with staff, students and external
contractors A/I Essential

Excellent time management and ability to prioritise workloads A/I Essential

To make decisions out of hours when senior staff are not
present and report appropriately A/I/T Essential

Able to plan, organise and prioritise effectively A/I Essential




Maintain confidentiality at all times A/I Essential

Safe storage of equipment and consumables A/I Essential

Responsible key holder for locking and unlocking of premises A/I/T Essential

Ability to relate well to children and adults within a school Essential
environment. A/I


A/I Essential
5. Attitude and Approach
Positive and proactive approach A/I Essential

Professional but approachable demeanour in relating to all A/I Essential
members of the school community.

Thank you for your interest in a position at Altrincham College. I hope you find this information
pack helpful. If you would like to know more about our school before you apply, please visit our
website www.altrinchamcollege.com and have a look around.

Altrincham College (part of the South Manchester Learning Trust) is
an over-subscribed 11-18 academy set in the pleasant South
Manchester suburbs of Hale / Timperley, on the Manchester /
Trafford border. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting
the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share
this commitment.
Our vision is to nurture well-rounded citizens of the future who are
knowledgeable, happy and resilient so that they make a valuable
contribution to the world in which they live, and are empowered to
make informed and positive life choices.

As Headteacher of Altrincham College I count myself very fortunate
to be leading a happy school where all members of our community
are valued for the contributions they make, enabling them to flourish
in complex and demanding times. Together we provide an
environment where learning is actively sought and highly prized by Ms Kim Earle, Headteacher of
students and staff, energising them to improve further and releasing Altrincham College and CEO
the positive energy that naturally exists within all people. I believe South Manchester Learning
that outstanding teaching leads to outstanding learning which has a Trust
direct impact on behaviour, attendance and staff and student wellbeing.
As we move forward, we will maintain a sharp focus on the
quality of teaching in the classroom, in assemblies and in extracurricular
activities in order to ensure all-round rapid academic
progress for years to come through creativity and innovation.

We know that when children and young people feel safe, cared for and have a positive outlook on life,
they are able to learn. Not only do they learn but they learn well and work diligently. I believe this
environment has been established at our school however we cannot rest on our laurels; the best must
be maintained and the rest built upon further as students' differing needs must be catered for to the
best of our ability. As Headteacher I will work hard to ensure that Altrincham College provides and
accesses as much support as possible for our students and their families so that we continue to remove
barriers to learning.

Students who attend our school are immersed in an exciting, well-rounded education; they are able to
access a curriculum where they have fun and which sets them up for achieving excellent outcomes for
themselves, establishing them as lifelong learners and future leaders in whatever field they choose to
go into; they are free to question, nurturing their curious minds and they take educational risks in order
to make sense of the world. Altrincham College provides children and young people with a disciplined,
supportive environment within which they can be themselves and achieve anything they put their minds
to.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our great team at
Altrincham College as a Site Manager whilst also playing a key role in
working with our Project Management Consultants to ensure a
successful expansion of this heavily oversubscribed school!
All staff who work at Altrincham College and within our Trust benefit
from the highest quality professional development, thus allowing them
to be the best they can be in their field. We support training on and off
site, online learning and personalised professional development around
leadership and management., To be flexible with working hours:

• Cover for the Caretaker during such instances as holidays and sickness absence.


• Requirement to work on the occasional Saturday which is paid as additional hours to the

main contract, should the need arise, i.e. for a deep clean, lettings, contractor required on
site.,
• An engaging, creative and welcoming The successful candidate will be expected to

environment. take up the appointment as soon as possible.

• Holiday entitlement of 26 days, plus Bank The post is based on 36.25 hours per week.

Holidays, increasing to 31 days after five The post is a salaried position and overtime is
years of service. not paid unless due to exceptional

• Membership of Greater Manchester circumstances.

Pension Scheme, with excellent employer
• The holiday year runs from 1 September to 31

contributions. August each year.

• Free on-site parking. You will be based at Altrincham College.


• On-site canteen facilities. Flexibility is required with hours of work to suit


• Staff room with free refreshments. the needs of the business.


• Employee Assistance Programme. All our schools operate a no-smoking policy on


• Occupational Health and Counselling the whole of its sites.

services available.

• Supported by a talented, highly motivated,

committed and professional team of
colleagues.

• Active and supportive Governing Bodies

and Senior Leadership Teams.

• CPD opportunities for all staff.


• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme


• A great place to work