Premises Manager
Ipswich Academy
Suffolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- £24,892 - £28,922
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 7 November 2014
Job overview
37 hpw, 52 weeks per year, with shift patterns to be agreed and managed by the postholder, but could include weekend working. A flexible approach to working hours would also be required.
Ipswich Academy occupies a new building with modern facilities which were completed in 2013. We are seeking to appoint a Premises Manager to take responsibility for the security, maintenance and upkeep of our new academy so our students have the best possible environment for learning.
You will be highly motivated to do your best for our school and its extended community and be able to work on your own initiative and manage our dedicated cleaners and premises assistants.
You will need:
- strong communication skills allied to the ability to plan in detail and operate the many technical systems of the building
- experience of site management, team leading and be able to oversee aspects of health and safety
- some practical experience in basic maintenance skills would be useful
- to be able to work additional hours as required, for which extra payment will be made.
Throughout a sense of humour is indispensable as well as a calm and professional manner.
A job description and application form are available on the academy website www.ipswichacademy.org.uk.
Closing date: 07 November 2014.
Interview date: 14 November 2014.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
About Ipswich Academy
Ipswich Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school in Suffolk, serving students from the age of 11-16. It belongs to the Paradigm Trust, along with four other primary and secondary academies.
Formerly Holywell High School, Ipswich Academy converted to academy status in 2010. The Learning Schools Trust invested £16 million into a new building at the school, which opened in 2013, with facilities including a 3G sports pitch area. It belongs to the Paradigm Trust, along with six other academies.
Principal
Abbie Thorrington
Values and Vision
Ipswich Academy believes that all children are entitled to a good education. Its aim is for all individuals to develop the necessary skills and experience to achieve to the best of their ability and succeed during their time at the school. A strong partnership with parents is vital to the school in order for them to fully succeed. The secondary school follows three core values: integrity, community and excellence. Ipswich Academy encourages students to play an active role during their time at the school and develop their skills in leadership and teamwork, running incentives such as a pupil ambassador scheme and a pupil council.
Ofsted
“Pupils say that the school is a safe, friendly place to be. They speak positively about the recent improvements made, and the quality of care, guidance and support provided for them. A broad, balanced curriculum provides pupils with a wide choice of academic subjects and some vocational learning.”
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