Site Manager - Newport, United Kingdom - Newport City Council

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Post No. POSN Site Manager - Glasllwch Primary School

Glasllwch Primary School provides education for pupils between 3 and 11. It is located in an economically advantaged, residential area of Newport and is within the John Frost cluster of primary schools. There are currently 210 pupils on roll plus 15 full time equivalent pupils in the nursery which opened in September 2015.

Our motto, 'Today's learning for Tomorrow's Stars' is underpinned by 'Belief, Opportunity and High Expectations'. They unite us and help us to strive to be a centre of excellence.

The Governing Body and Head Teacher of Glasllwch Primary School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, proactive and reliable Site Manager to start on Tuesday 28th May 2024.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is willing and able to work positively with our school community including; children, staff, parents/carers and governors;

• Has a proven track record of success in a trade or type of premises management;

• Has an eye for detail and understands the importance of Health and Safety Policies and Procedures;

• Has the skills to prioritise tasks and can effectively plan their own time and liaise with contractors and the senior leadership team to ensure the school is in good repair and running smoothly;

• Is digitally/technically literate or has experience with basic programmes such as Outlook / Word / PowerPoint;

• Has experience of maintaining and managing security systems, fire systems, access controls, water systems and other premises systems;

• Can be proactive, flexible and a team player;

• Embraces professional learning, is willing and able to attend training as appropriate and to disseminate premises training to all staff;

• Has high expectations of themselves, others, and will take a sense of pride in the school site.

Please check important details contained in the job description before applying.

Closing Date: Sunday 14th April

Shortlisting Date: Monday 15th April

Tour of the school: Friday 19th April

Interview Date: Tuesday 23rd April

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from the minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Our values – Courageous, Positive and Responsible
Ein gwerthoedd – Dewr, Cadarnhaol, Cyfrifol