Site Manager

About the role

Hours:                                                 37 hours

Work Commitment:                         Permanent

Duration                                             52 Week Contract          

Salary:                                                H8 – SCP 23-26 depending on experience

Start Date:                                         ASAP

Closing date for applications:        Friday 2nd August 2024

(We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date dependent on applications received)

King James Academy Royston are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and self-motivated Site Manager to lead and guide our site team. The ideal candidate will be a team player who is keen to develop their health and safety knowledge and to make a difference in a self-rewarding role. Ideally with a background in either premises management or building experience along with statutory compliance knowledge. Experience in the education sector is not essential, but general experience in property and team building along with personnel management background are essential.

King James Academy is a through school formed from the amalgamation of two middle schools and an upper school in 2019. Since 2020 it has been part of the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. It is approximately 12 miles from Cambridge and is within easy access of London. The three schools were each recognised as ‘Good’ in all categories by Ofsted in their last inspections prior to the merger.

We are dedicated to high quality professional development and there are opportunities for further progression within the Diamond Learning Partnership Trust. At King James Academy Royston you can expect a supportive culture within a Trust with very high aspirations. We value our staff and there are many development opportunities within the Partnership.

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is a charitable multi-academy trust. We are extremely proud of the success of our pupils and staff and we work hard to achieve the highest level of support, teaching and resources in an outstanding environment. This success is underpinned by the support of parents and carers who work hard with the Trust and their children to achieve the highest possible standards.

Further benefits include;

• Collaborative approach to working;
• Opportunities to train/work with other academies within the Diamond Learning

            Partnership Trust to share      

             best practice and resources;

• A friendly and professional team;
• A caring and supportive working environment.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which includes life cover

Please visit our website: https://www.kjar.org.uk for further information and to download an application form. Completed application forms together with a covering letter should be submitted to: Hr@diamondlearningtrust.com

If you would like to discuss the role or visit the Academy before applying, we would be delighted to welcome you. To make an appointment please contact Sarah Goldsmith sbm@kjar.org.uk

The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants are thanked for their interest in this post.  Please note that only the candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.