Springfield Community Primary School Site Manager Application Pack
Springfield Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
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Welcome
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About Us
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More about us cont...
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Working in Partnership
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Premises Manager Job description
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Person Specification
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How to apply
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Where to find us
Welcome Dear Applicant, Thank you for your interest in becoming the Site Manager at Springfield Community Primary School. I hope you will find the enclosed information a useful introduction to our school. Springfield is a thriving, successful community primary school situated on the border of Hackney and Haringey. Our motto is learn together, grow together and our ethos is reflected in everything we do. We come from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and there are many different languages spoken in our homes. At Springfield we celebrate this diversity in every aspect of school life. Judged Outstanding by Ofsted, we have continued to develop innovative practice and, year on year, improve outcomes for pupils. The school is part of a federation of schools called Primary Advantage who share best practice and skills and prioritise the development of our staff. We are looking for a skilled and passionate person who is continually seeking to improve their own practice. Our new Site Manager will join a hard working and driven team who are committed to improving outcomes for all pupils and ensuring that they experience a rich and creative curriculum which prepares them well for the future. Please find further guidance on Springfield Community Primary School and details on how to apply for the post within this pack. We strongly recommend that you visit our school and also our website to learn more about us. If you are ambitious and driven by a desire to improve outcomes for all pupils, if you love helping the school community and are always striving to improve practices for our school and if you are keen to explore new ideas and ways of moving forward we would like to hear from you.
Yours sincerely
Headteacher
About Us Springfield is a Community Primary School in the London Borough of Hackney. We are close to the borough of Haringey and make regular use of local facilities, which include Springfield Park and Tottenham Marshes. We also have our own Forest School and encourage outdoor learning.
Our Mission ‘Learn together, grow together’ Our school aims to express our school motto in every aspect of our work. We use a cooperative approach to support children from our rich and diverse community to achieve educational and personal success. We aim to prepare our children for the world by bringing the world into the classroom. We aim to create a safe and secure learning environment in which children are known, valued and motivated to learn.
Secondary School Links
IOE & NCETM
We work in partnership with our local secondary schools. Our older pupils often visit local schools and teachers visit our school for specialist lessons.
We have formed excellent links with the Institute of Education and also NCETM who use our school to video Maths teaching for their website.
Curriculum
PTA
We offer our children a rich, creative curriculum where
We have a dedicated PTA representing our diverse school community, who run fundraising events throughout the year.
we prioritise opportunities for outdoor learning. We have our own Forest School and an amazing outdoor play space.
Green Flag
Links with overseas schools
We are an Eco School, meaning we have achieved the Green Flag in recognition of the work we have done to promote sustainability. We host regular visits from other schools to look at our work.
As part of our curriculum, we aim to develop children’s awareness of global issues. Children make links with schools and communities in different parts of the world. We have recently developed links with a school in Trinidad and our teachers have visited Madrid to develop their Spanish speaking skills further.
Rights Respecting School We have worked with our local community to achieve the UNICEF Rights Respecting Level 2 Award and promote the Rights of the Child within our community.
ESOL We believe that the most successful education takes place when parents/carers and staff work together. We promote parental engagement and run ESOL classes and regular workshops for parents. We encourage parents to volunteer in classes.
Working in Partnership Primary Advantage Federation Springfield Community Primary School is a part of the Primary Advantage Federation.
towards achieving outstanding grades in the majority of aspects of each school’s work Through pupil partnership work we continue to break down locally perceived boundaries and help pupils to work harmoniously with pupils from other areas of Hackney
We are a group of schools working together because we believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the We seek to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness wider education community, the provision of good quality of each school by capitalising on centralised services education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in and sharing systems the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, Primary Advantage National Teaching Schools support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve Teaching schools are outstanding schools that work with others to provide high-quality training and development to provision and outcomes for pupils. new and experienced school staff. They are part of the WHAT IS OUR APPROACH? government’s plan to give schools a central role in raising We work in partnership, pooling our expertise and standards by developing a self-improving and sustainable resources in order to achieve collectively what we may school-led system. not be able to achieve individually
St John and St James, Holy Trinity and Springfield are We believe passionately in improving the life chances designated teaching schools, working in collaboration with the other three schools in the federation, St Matthias, for our pupils Morningside and St John the Baptist. The school works in We do not tolerate low expectations partnership with primary schools across the borough and We match tried and tested strategies that we know beyond and play a key role within the Primary Advantage work to the needs of the schools and use our National Teaching schools Alliance. experience of supporting schools in successfully Primary Advantage is a federation of schools working together implementing them because we believe our schools can gain many benefits from We promote a collaborative approach whilst working collaboratively. We have made a commitment to a developing the capacity of each school to serve its own shared responsibility to the wider school community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of community and retain its distinct identity life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our We recognise the importance of individuality, own schools. Our work on improving provision for children spontaneity and creativity in developing innovation will continue to see us working in partnership with schools in Hackney across London and into the County of Suffolk. We WHAT OUTCOMES DO WE WANT? Every teacher is a good teacher; every school is a will be working closely with our strategic partners The good school Institute of Education and Hackney Learning Trust to Teachers who use the most effective teaching methods effectively deliver ITT (School direct and PGCE), CPD, talent to motivate learners and raise aspirations. As a result management, school to school support, the brokering of SLEs and research and development. Primary Advantage National all pupils will make good or better progress Teaching School Alliance will see all schools within the alliance Quality learning environments where pupils feel safe achieving more together. and secure, known and valued and motivated to learn. Robust teaching and application of ICT skills ensure our Find out more about Primary Advantage Federation pupils are properly equipped for the next stage of by visiting learning Curriculum provision which inspires and motivates pupils and broadens their horizons. Our curriculum supports community cohesion through an international curriculum strand We work with precision and move incrementally
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Job Description JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the property and school grounds and assisting in the management of the school. Liaising daily with the Headteacher on caretaking and site management issues. Maintaining any machinery or plant within the school. Maintaining the internal and external fabric of the schools premises as a safe working environment. SITE MANAGER MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION Ensure contractors or directly employed cleaners perform to the standard laid down in the cleaning specification. The Site Manager will report to the Headteacher on any failure to meet the required cleaning standards. Deal with enquiries from staff and pupils. Induction and training of other caretaking staff and cleaners to ensure they are conversant with the duties and standards of work expected of them.
Job Title: Site Manager Responsible to: Headteacher, Head of School & Finance Manager Key Contacts: Pupils and parents, external contractors, Executive Principal, Federation Business Manager, other members of staff, the Governing Body, LEA officers. Hours: 36 hours per week Scale: PO1
Supervision of cleaning and/or caretaking staff. Maintain effective working relationships and ensure good timekeeping, dealing with minor grievances and ensuring work schedules and standard are maintained. Certify weekly time sheets for cleaners and preparing claims for caretaking fees for lettings. Attend training courses where appropriate. Computer literate, able to use systems to maintain logs and produce reports as required. Report to Governing Body which will involve attendance at Governors meetings . Manage and monitoring of any facility or building contractors that are undertaking work on the schools premises.
Communicate by phone & email in order to obtain quotes and negotiate best value from contractors, suppliers etc for works and supplies. Organise according guidance.
statutory testing to government
Manage the hiring/letting of the school premises in consultation with the Headteacher.
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SECURITY
policies.
Manage the opening and closing of school to include all appropriate gates, windows, doors and fire escapes for the purpose of school use.
Reading, recording and reporting all meter readings as required by the Be responsible for the supply and Headteacher and or Energy availability of hygiene materials as Conservation Officer. required. Receive and move supplies to various parts of the building as Liaison with the Energy appropriate. Conservation Officer. Remove or obscure all graffiti as Implement any recommendations required by the Headteacher. authorised by Headteacher. EXTERNAL MAINTENANCE EMERGENCIES Maintain cleanliness and general Cleaning sickness, etc and spillage’s tidiness of all external areas, and as required. empty litter bins daily. Ensure all bursts, leaks, flooding, Clean and clear all drains, gullies and fires and breakages are dealt with ensure effective and healthy promptly and safely as appropriate. operation. Ensure all electrical and gas Inspect outside fabric of the school emergencies breakages are dealt and report and/or repair defects as with promptly and safely as appropriate. appropriate. Inspect all fences, gates, walls, Ensuring access, assist and secure steps, lights etc, report and/or premises for all emergencies repair defects as appropriate. services as necessary. Agree a system with Governing LETTINGS Body, and Headteacher for window Manage the Lettings process. cleaning arrangements, and monitor Ensure effective lettings; ensuring if appropriate.
Liaise with emergency services. Consult with Headteacher on cover arrangements for lettings and out of school hours functions. Ensure the weekly checking and proper operation and function of all alarms and fire equipment. Check daily emergency exits and entrances are not obstructed. Undertake yearly assessment.
fire
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Compile reports on acts of vandalism for the Headteacher and Police where necessary. Assist in the management of internal mail courier duties as required by the Headteacher. General site supervision, including prevention of trespass, ensuring that unauthorised parking does not occur. In conjunction with the Headteacher ensuring the safe use of the school site at all times. HEATING Manage, check and control system function, including frost precaution procedures. Maintain stock levels as required including ordering and receipt of supplies. Vent heating system as required. Oil and grease pumps, clean all external parts of system including tops of burners as required, with due regard to safety requirements including isolation of plant as required. Report all defects to the appropriate maintenance contractor. Change filters as appropriate. ENERGY CONSERVATION In conjunction with the Headteacher, implement all agreed
decoration on any area agreed as reasonable with the Headteacher.
areas are cleaned as required in Clear leaves, snow, ice, moss and accordance with Hackney Learning detritus as appropriate including Trust’s arrangements. treatment of surfaces with salt, etc. INTERNAL MAINTENANCE
Order any necessary de-icing Reporting all defects which require materials. specialist repair. Inspect all outside areas for Visually inspect electrical fittings hazardous materials. Consult with and report defects as required. Headteacher for the best method of Replace bulbs, fluorescent fittings, removal. shades and domestic fuses as Maintenance of school gardens required. including planting bulbs etc. Regularly inspect all plumbing and report/repair defects as appropriate. Regular measurement of water temperature re: prevention of Legionella.
Oversee regular cutting of grass. SCHOOL CLEANING
Where cleaning is undertaken by direct labour or contractor, ensure that the school is cleaned to the Synchronise all clock, time switches, agreed specification. Report any etc as required. issues to the Headteacher. Undertake minor repairs to fixtures In accordance with the schedule and fittings including desks, tables laid down, check regularly that the and chairs as appropriate (excluding barrier matting is serviceable and electrical equipment). that routine maintenance (dust Subject to the requirements of bags, filters, etc) of buffers, Health and Safety and the use of sprayers, etc is undertaken. proper equipment, touch up Continued overleaf ...
On direction from the Headteacher, ensure that any temporary departure from the standard cleaning specification is carried out effectively within the approved budget (major school activities, inclement weather problems, emergencies, building works, etc). In areas where the Caretaker undertakes a proportion of cleaning, undertake the cleaning of those areas as directed by the Headteacher. Daily disinfection of water fountains. STOCK CONTROL Maintain stock levels as required, ordering and receipt of supplies within agreed budget in consultation with Senior Admin Officer. Ensure safe storage of all stock in clearly labelled cupboards/areas. Maintain an up to date list of all hazardous substances and where they are located, ensuring a copy is kept in school office in case of emergency. This is a description of the main duties and responsibilities of the post at the date of production. The duties may change over time as requirements and circumstances change. The person in the post may also have to carry out other duties as may be necessary from time to time. REQUIREMENTS Take part in the school’s performance management
system. Attend governing body meetings on a regular basis. Enhanced DBS Check. Strong commitment to furthering equalities in both
service delivery and employment practice. You must promote and safeguard the welfare of
children, young and vulnerable people that you are responsible for or come into contact with. GENERAL: This is not an exhaustive list of duties and
responsibilities, and the postholder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the grade of the job, in discussion with the manager. This job description will be reviewed regularly in
the light of changing service requirements and any such changes will be discussed with the postholder. The postholder is expected to comply with all
relevant policies, procedures and guidelines, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and the Confidentiality of Information. The postholder may be required to work outside
normal school hours on occasion, with due notice. Because of the nature of the post, candidates are
not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 as amended. Candidates are required to give details of any convictions on their appointment form and are expected to disclose such information at the appointment interview. Because this post allows substantial access to
children, candidates are required to comply with departmental procedures in relation to Police checks. If candidates are successful in their application prior to taking up post, they will be required to give written permission to the Department to ascertain details from the Metropolitan Police regarding any convictions against them and, as appropriate the nature of such convictions.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
Qualifications
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N/SVQ Level 4 / NHD / Degree in relevant discipline and/or appropriate experience at senior level
Experience
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Relevant experience of working in a similar role within a school or similar setting
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Experience of monitoring and liaising with contractors and suppliers
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Experience of current cleaning materials / methods / appliances and of monitoring the quality of work undertaken by cleaning staff
Knowledge
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An understanding of health & safety requirements of a school and/or other public institution
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Ability to communicate clearly to all sections of the school community both verbally and in writing.
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Demonstrate knowledge of security methodology for both building and grounds without risking the health and safety of the school community.
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Full working knowledge of relevant policies / codes of practice / legislation.
Skills
D.I.Y. skills to undertake day to day repairs and maintenance of building, including a working knowledge and operation of the school heating system.
10. Ability to assist in the training and induction of new cleaning and caretaking staff.
11. Understanding of the principles of health & safety in a school environment including COSHE.
12. Ability to manage own time effectively and demonstrate initiative including establishing procedures and prioritizing own workload.
13. Ability to adhere to working procedures and policies within the school environment.
14. Ability to operate as part of a team or individually as required.
15. Ability to perform the physical tasks required by the post, including lifting, carrying and pushing various equipment to undertake the duties of the post.
16. Ability to carry out a range of administrative and computer-based tasks, including stock -taking and ordering.
17. Display a conscientious, logical approach to the variety of tasks necessary for the smooth running of the school.
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DESIRABLE
How to apply Applicants are asked to complete all the standard information required on the Primary Advantage application form, and to submit a supporting statement, addressing all the criteria identified in the person specification. Please specify the role you are applying for i.e. Site Manager. The reference number for this application is: SM/2015 Candidates are advised that when completing the references section on the application form to please ensure that: • Your first referee is your current, or most recent, employer • You provide a referee who can confirm your ability for the role
Successful Candidates
Candidates must ensure that, if they are successful at interview, they are able to provide evidence of their Right to Work and Remain in the UK. The school is not able to employ any person who cannot validate their Right to Work and Remain in the UK in the line with the Asylum, Immigration and Nationality Act 2000. Successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.
Start date: February 2015 - to be discussed Completed application forms must be received by 9:30am on Thursday 22nd January, 2015 Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 26th January If you have any queries or would like to arrange to visit our school, please contact Michelle Johnson on 0208 800 9007 or email recruitment@primaryadvantage.hackney.sch.uk We look forward to receiving your application.
Where to find us Springfield Community Primary School Castlewood Road London N16 6DH
Tel: 020 8800 9007 Email: admin@springfield.hackney.sch.uk Website: www.springfield.hackney.sch.uk