Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

THIS IS A CATEGORY "E" POST.
Please note that in all cases written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise

Ref:

SNT3382(e)

Full time

£24,948 - £26,845 per annum

This school has Academy status and is part of the SMART Multi Academy Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.

SMART Multi Academy Trust

Wyndham Primary School

Montagu Avenue

Newcastle upon Tyne

NE3 4SB

Start Date: 24 April 2023 or later

Wyndham Primary School is seeking to recruit a Facilities Manager to join our fervent and committed team. This school has Academy status and is one of eight schools within the Smart Multi-Academy Trust, which is committed to providing the highest quality support for teaching and learning; the employer will be the Trust.

Wyndham Primary School is a vibrant, warm and welcoming place. The successful candidate will join a dedicated, hardworking premises team who are committed to raising standards throughout the school whilst maintaining an attractive, safe, and purposeful learning environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and dedicated Facilities Manager to join us on our journey.

Candidates must demonstrate a record of accomplishment of high quality workmanship and building project management. They should be an enthusiastic, hardworking professional who is committed to raising standards and who will be able to contribute to the future success of the school and the wider Trust. Applications are invited from both experienced facilities maintenance professionals and others from different specialties that can take on the role with gusto. This is a highly valued and position central to the school, so it is essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate the key skills outlined in the person specification.

The working pattern for this post is Mon - Fri: 7am - 3:30pm (with Friday early finish at 3pm), each day includes a 1 hour lunch break. On occasion, a split shift working pattern may be required to facilitate school lettings or to cover a staff absence.

The Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Certificate of Disclosure from the DBS and a range of other recruitment checks. As this post involves working with children and dealing with sensitive information, written references will be taken up and made available to interviewers before the final selection stage, even if you indicate otherwise. Any offer of employment will be conditional to all relevant checks.

Informal discussions and school visits are most welcome - to arrange a telephone conversation or a visit, please contact School Business Manager Ms. Casey Pearcy at the email address below.

To learn more about the school and to access a link to the application pack, please visit our website at www.wyndham.smartacademies.net. To apply, you must submit a covering letter, the completed application form, and the Safer Recruitment form by email to Ms. Pearcy at recruitment.wps@smartacademies.net. Please note we cannot accept postal applications.

Closing Date: Mon 17 April 2023, noon 12pm

Shortlisting Date: Mon 17 April 2023

Interviews: Thurs 20 April 2023

THIS IS A CATEGORY ‘E’ POST

Please note that in all cases, written reference will be taken up and made available to interviewers BEFORE the final selection stage; even if you indicate otherwise. The Academy is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment of the successful candidate will depend upon a satisfactory enhanced criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other recruitment and vetting checks.

SMART Multi Academy Trust is an exempt charity and company limited by guarantee registered in England with company number 10257723. The company's registered office is Wyndham Primary School, Montagu Avenue, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 4SB.

Permanent

Closing date:

17 April 2023