Assistant Site Manager

Assistant Site Manager

Salary scale Grade FSD5 (SCP 7-9)

(£25,584 – £26,409)

(Full time – 37 hours per week, all year round, permanent)

We wish to appoint a highly motivated and proactive assistant site manager to bring a high level of expertise to support the site manager in managing the site and extensive grounds.  The successful candidate will possess energy and enthusiasm and believe that every young person deserves the very best education.  A commitment to raising achievement, and a willingness to learn, train and develop as an assistant site manager are all essential. We are a truly inclusive school and for us social justice and providing all of our students with the knowledge and skills to allow them to have a voice and achieve their goals is really important; the most for those that need the most. This is echoed throughout our school with a real commitment to the wellbeing and success of our staff and students. If you think this aligns with your values, then we would love to hear from you.

Framwellgate School Durham is an 11-18 non-selective secondary school and Single Academy Trust.  The school roll has increased by 35% over the last five years, and we now have more than 1300 students who attend the school. We envisage a fantastic new school building to be ready for September 2027.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented individual to join our dynamic and forward thinking team.  We are looking for someone who is driven, committed and skilled in a range of tasks who can work alongside colleagues to support the upkeep and maintenance of our vast grounds and school buildings. Duties will include:

• Deputise for and support the Site Manager in all duties
• Have specific responsibility for the maintenance and upkeep of the Sjovoll Centre
• Have responsibility for the TES/EVERY helpdesk system, managing the allocation of duties to the site team and ensuring works are completed and signed off in a timely fashion
• To supervise the site team in the absence of the site manager
• To produce risk assessments that relate to site/grounds
• To ensure weekly health and safety checks are undertaken and signed off with any emerging issues actioned
• Care and maintenance of grounds including playing fields
• Maintenance and preparation of all-weather playing surfaces, tennis courts and pitch marking
• Care of the school environment in terms of removal of graffiti and litter daily
• Responsibility for the security of the school premises, including acting as a key holder
• Assistance with minor building and furniture repairs and take responsibility for associated tools and equipment
• Porterage such as moving furniture, deliveries etc.
• Assistance with general upkeep of the school premises, including painting, joinery, etc.
• PAT Testing as and when required on completion of appropriate qualifications
• Undertaking lettings and associated tasks in line with local agreements

The appointee will work as part of the whole school site team and will be under the line management of the site manager.