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Ref 192896
Number of Posts 1
Grade Grade 6 SCP 11-19.
Salary £25979 to £ 29777 
Term Full-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (01/09/2024 ) .
Hours 37 hours a week.
Closing Date 12/07/2024.
Location
West Lancashire Community High School, School Lane, Chapel House, Skelmersdale, Lancashire, WN8 8EH (125 on roll)

Tel: 01695 721487
School website: www.westlancs.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
The Governing Body and Headteacher of West Lancashire Community High School are currently inviting applications for a Site manager.  We are seeking to appoint a new post to lead our site team as the school continues to expand. 

West Lancashire Community High School is a vibrant generic learning difficulties school and has recently been inspected by Ofsted and we continue to be rated as good. Our students all have an Education Health Care Plan. We currently have 150 students on roll, students are aged between 11 and 19 years, with an expansion to 180 students over the coming year.

If you are interested in joining our team and helping us to continue our drive for further success, then we would be pleased to hear from you.  A full programme of support is available as part of our commitment to investing in high quality staff.  Experience of working in a professional trade would be an advantage, but is not essential.  Start time will be 12.00 pm, to finish at 7.00 pm however, there may need to be some flexibility to meet the needs of our school environment.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

The closing date is 9am on 12/07/2024
Essential Qualifications
  • NVQ Level 3 qualification in Caretaking (or equivalent)

    • Desirable Qualifications
  • NVQ Level 4 qualification in Caretaking/Site Management  (or equivalent)

    • Essential Experience
  • Experience of working as a caretaker or site supervisor.
  • Experience of supervising staff. 
  • Basic DIY, maintenance and repair skills. 
  • Knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety Legislation. 
  • Experience of budget management. 

    • Desirable Experience
  • Experience of managing contractors. 
  • Experience of working within a school. 

    • For an informal discussion please contact:
    To have an informal discussion or arrange a visit to school please contact the School Business Manager: business.manager@westlancs.lancs.sch.uk
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: head@westlancs.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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