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Are you practical, proactive and proud of doing a job well? Do you enjoy taking ownership, solving problems and making a real difference? If so, we would love you to join Team Furrowfield as our new Site Manager.

Furrowfield School is looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and highly committed Site Manager to take pride in our school site and help us ensure that it remains a safe, secure, welcoming and exceptional environment in which to work and learn.

This is a particularly exciting time to join us. Our school has recently undergone extensive renovation and refurbishment, including new wiring, LED sensor lighting, redecoration and new carpets throughout. We are incredibly proud of the environment we have created and the facilities available to our students and staff, including our Therapeutic Assessment and Support Centre (TASC).

We need someone who will be just as proud of Furrowfield as we are.

About Furrowfield

Furrowfield is an 11–16 specialist school supporting students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and other complex needs. We are incredibly proud of our students and of the talented and committed staff who work hard every day to give them the very best life chances. We are also very proud of how the students take care of our school environment.

Our motto, ‘Together We Succeed’, is at the heart of everything we do.

We know that the environment in which our students learn matters. A school that is safe, cared for and welcoming sends an important message to our students: you matter, your education matters and this is a place in which you can succeed.

That is why our Site Manager is such an important member of Team Furrowfield.

The opportunity

This is much more than simply maintaining a building.

We are looking for someone who will take ownership of our school environment, spot what needs doing, find solutions and take genuine pride in ensuring Furrowfield is always at its best.

No two days will necessarily be the same. You could be completing essential premises checks, carrying out a repair, organising contractors, improving an area of the school, managing security arrangements or responding to an unexpected problem.

You will have responsibility for the day-to-day security, maintenance and upkeep of the school premises and grounds, working closely with the School Business Manager and wider school team.

Your responsibilities will include

• Ensuring our school site is safe, secure, clean, welcoming and exceptionally well maintained
• Acting as the main key holder and taking responsibility for opening, closing and securing the premises
• Undertaking general maintenance, minor repairs and practical handyperson duties
• Taking a proactive approach to identifying maintenance and premises issues before they become bigger problems
• Carrying out and recording statutory and routine health and safety checks
• Monitoring fire, security and alarm systems and responding appropriately when required
• Supporting water hygiene and legionella monitoring requirements
• Monitoring contractors and ensuring appropriate health, safety and security procedures are followed
• Helping to maintain our school grounds and external areas to a high standard
• Maintaining accurate premises and health and safety records using the school’s IT systems
• Obtaining quotations for contracted work and helping the school achieve best value
• Supporting the effective management of cleaning arrangements, equipment and supplies
• Undertaking daily checks of the school minibus and organising servicing and maintenance
• Responding calmly and effectively to premises-related issues and emergencies
• Working flexibly when required, including occasional evening and weekend lettings

Could this be you?

We are looking for someone who is dependable, organised, practical and proactive, but just as importantly, someone who wants to become part of our school community.

You will be someone who:

• Has excellent practical skills
• Understands the importance of health and safety
• Is organised and able to prioritise a varied workload
• Uses initiative and does not always need to be told what needs doing
• Has good communication skills and can work effectively with staff, contractors and visitors
• Is flexible and understands that occasionally schools need people to go the extra mile
• Is willing to undertake training and continue developing their knowledge and skills
• Takes genuine pride in the quality and appearance of their workplace

If this sounds like you, please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Andrea Atkinson,s to visit our school site and to hear more about the position.

If successful you will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure.

Please supply an email address for each of your referees, all references will be taken up and verified prior to interview.