Estate Manager

The post holder is responsible for the day-to-day site management of Darrick Wood School, which includes the organisation and supervision of all matters relating to, and all staff involved with, the schools’ premises and grounds, providing a clean, safe and secure environment for all users of the building and associated grounds. This role includes both hard and soft services and working very closely with all external contractors involved in the smooth running of the school. The post holder will work closely with the Trust Estates Manager to ensure alignment with both School and Trust estates strategy and policy. A significant part of the role will be to ensure the school is legally compliant with all aspects of the law, including Health and Safety. The post holder will be responsible for the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) regime and ensure its on-going development and completion to the required standards. Further information on the attached pack We particularly welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds. We recognise the vital contribution that members of a diverse team make to our pupils learning. The range of cultural experiences, differing viewpoints, and role models this brings is essential in our Trust and we recognise the gap that would be left in our offering without these. Darrick Wood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought, and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.