Site Manager

The Governing Body of John T Rice Infant and Nursery School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, warm, caring, suitably qualified/experienced, well-motivated, Site Manager. This is an opportunity to join a supportive, friendly team within a school that has a positive, inclusive ethos.

John T. Rice Infant and Nursery is a busy, thriving and fun school. The school sits within a close community and has an excellent reputation, which it richly deserves. The staff at JTR are passionate about ensuring the quality of education the children receive is world class and as the site manager, you would be fully contributing to this.

We are looking for someone who:

• is well-motivated, flexible and hard working
• enjoys working as part of a hardworking, friendly team
• has a positive and enthusiastic attitude, demonstrating enthusiasm, energy & passion
• demonstrates a professional attitude at all times
• has experience working in a similar position
• will deliver outstanding customer service to our parents, pupils & visitors on a daily basis
• has the ability to be proactive & maintain care & accuracy whilst working under pressure
• enjoys school life and all that it involves, with a kind heart, positive outlook and sense of fun 
• is willing to get fully involved in the life of the school
• is willing to go that extra mile for our children
• has excellent communication & organisational skills
• uses their own initiative
• has a good sense of humour
• has a growth mindset

In return we can offer you:

• a welcoming and friendly school that values everyone
• a positive, caring, inclusive and welcoming ethos
• a fantastic, supportive, friendly and motivated staff team & Governing Body
• the opportunity to make an outstanding contribution to our school

Aim High and Shine is our school motto and that describes the person we are looking for to be our next site manager!

The job will involve working a split shift, opening up and locking up at the end of the day. A vital aspect of your role as site manager would be to uphold the excellent standards of cleanliness within school also ensuring the outside of the building and grounds are welcoming, safe and accessible for the children. Together with this, it is expected you complete general maintenance and are responsible for the full range of site management duties.

The role requires the successful candidate to demonstrate practical skills, such as:

• Small scale painting and decorating
• Assembling of flat pack furniture
• Installation of curtain rails, blinds, anti-finger trappers
• Simple plumbing skills such as unblocking sinks
• Grounds maintenance
• Liaising with any contractors we have in school
• Completing some paperwork in relation to health and safety aspect of school

Together with these practical aspects, it is vital the successful candidate becomes part of our team at JTR. In order to do this, we are looking for someone with a great sense of humour, someone who is willing to go the extra mile for the benefit of the school and someone who is keen to see our successful school continue on its exciting journey. Ideally you should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar type of position but this is not essential as we will be offering a full range of training.

The children at our school are the most important people and we are looking for someone who values them, their safety, well-being and happiness as much as we do.

We strongly welcome & encourage visits to look around our lovely school. If you would like to book a visit please contact the school office on 01623 465588. If you require any further information please visit our website www.johntrice.notts.sch.uk or contact the school office on 01623 465588.

Further details and application forms are available from the school at the above address or by emailing Wendy Moss, School Business Manager, at finance@johntrice.notts.sch.uk.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 11th March 2021 12 noon.

Shortlisting: Friday 12th March 2021.

Interviews: Thursday 18th March 2021.