Teaching Vacancies • Hailsham, East Sussex BN27 2FB
About this role
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Experience of managing staff (for example cleaners).
- Minimum 12 months experience in a successful caretaker/ site manager position (or similar).
- Experience of monitoring and liaising with contractors and suppliers.
- Experience of current cleaning materials/methods/appliances and monitoring the quality of work undertaken by the academy cleaning staff.
- A working knowledge and understanding of health & safety requirements of an academy or other public institution
- Have suitable communication skills to all sections of the academy community both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrate knowledge of security methodology for both building and grounds.
- Ability to operate as part of a team or individually as required.
- Be able to manage multiple sites.
- Be able to lead and motivate staff.
- Perform light maintenance and repairs.
- Demonstrate a willingness and enthusiasm for training and progression.
- Display a commitment to the Trust’s equalities policies.
What the school offers its staff
- Subsidised private health care with Benenden;
- A free school lunch when working in school;
- Free subscription to Perkbox discount scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. STEP Academy Trust believes that its workforce should reflect the local community and that all groups within the community should have equal access to the Trust’s employment opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Applicants must hold the right to work in the UK.