The role holder may occasionally be required to support operations at other schools as needed. Locations of Bedfordshire schools:
Wixams Academy, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BA
Wixams Tree Primary, Wixams, Bedford, MK42 6BA
This role oversees all aspects of site management under the instruction of the Site Manager. The post holder will ensure the school’s buildings and grounds are well maintained, safe, and fully operational. Core responsibilities include site security, cleanliness, porterage, supervision of contractors, routine maintenance, minor repairs, refurbishment works, and the delivery of planned maintenance programmes.
Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding
The Knowledge Schools Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and to safeguarding children. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check and any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory employment checks and references.
Special Note
This Job Description may be reviewed at the end of the academic year or earlier if necessary. In addition, it may be amended at any time in consultation with you. It may include other tasks reasonably requested and agreed with your Line Manager.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period of six months (which may, in certain circumstances, be extended by up to a further three months). The probation period is a trial period, to enable the assessment of an employee’s suitability for the job for which he or she has been employed. It provides the school with the opportunity to monitor and review the performance of new staff in relation to various areas, and also in terms of their commitment to safeguarding and relationships with pupils.
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Bedford Road Lower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.