JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:SeniorPremises Development Manager

RESPONSIBLE TO:Headteachers of the schools within the Stanway Federation Academy Trust

PARTICULAR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • To assist with the strategic planning of all aspects related to the premises of all Trust schools.
  • To be responsible for the risk management relating to Health & Safety and the management of any third party service contracts.
  • To advise the Trust on all issues relating to premises.

GRADE:

Starting Salary in the range £29,528-£36,676 (depending on qualifications and experience)

MAIN ACTIVITIES ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARTICULAR DUTIES:

Stanway, Thomas Lord Audley & Alderman Blaxill Schools

  1. To monitor and oversee the quality of work of the caretaking staff at Stanway, Thomas Lord Audley (TLA) and Alderman Blaxill (AB) Schools.
  2. To oversee cleaning at Stanway, TLA & AB Schools in liaison with caretaking staff and cleaning contractors.
  3. To ensure that records of regular fire practice and alarm tests are up to date at Stanway, TLA & AB.
  4. To work with the caretaking staff to ensure the security of the Stanway, TLA & AB sites.
  5. To be responsible for ensuring the upkeep of the playing fields, gardens, playgrounds and land drainage of the Stanway, TLA & AB sites. To ensure the maintenance of boundaries, footpaths, roads and rights of way.
  6. To be responsible, with the Site Manager/Head Caretaker, for the management of the purchase, repair and maintenance of all furniture and fittings of the Stanway, TLA & AB sites.
  7. To ensure that the best use is made of premises personnel across the Trust and be responsible for allocation of hours and pay claims at Stanway, TLA & AB Schools

All Trust Schools

  1. To liaise with the Site Managers/Head Caretakers of the Trust schools to prepare maintenance schedules and ensure the efficient operation of all facilities.
  2. In cooperation with the Fire Service or accredited agencies to be responsible for the maintenance and installation of equipment for protection against and escape from fire.
  3. To conduct regular reviews of all Trust sites in order to identify the main Health & Safety issues specific to each school.
  4. To develop all school facilities for out of school use, with particular reference to the local community.
  5. To acquire and dispose of land and buildings as authorised by the Headteacher and Governing Body of each Trust school.
  6. To draw up outline specifications for new buildings, obtaining tenders, obtaining planning permission and liaising with building contractors at each Trust school.
  7. To know about risk assessment tools and how to use them to establish hazards within each school in the Trust.
  8. To ensure the maintenance of the Incident Management guidelines and Disaster Recovery plans in each school in the Trust.
  9. To participate in the performance review process, taking responsibility for identification of learning, development and training opportunities for premises personnel across the Trust.
  10. Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

The duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the reasonable discretion of the Headteacher.

This job description does not form part of any Contract of Employment. It describes the way the postholder is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties as set out above.

Signed (postholder)

Signed (line manager)

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