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Site Manager/ Minibus Driver
Studio@Deyes
Recruitment Pack
Our Trust
‘To excel in all that we do so that everyone flourishes and
achieves their full potential’.
The Trust was formed from the Leadership of Deyes High following successful collaborative
working and school to school support in the North-West. The Trust currently consists of
Deyes High School, Childwall Sports and Science Academy and a brand new Studio School
opening September 2016.
Our ethos is rooted in the belief that every child is afforded the very best opportunities in
life. We believe all pupils are entitled to attend a school where the aim is ‘To excel in all that
we do so that everyone flourishes and achieves their full potential’.
To achieve this we will:
• Place teaching and learning at the centre of all that we do
• Make the process of learning vivid and challenging
• Determine the individual needs of every student
• Have high expectations of every member of our School Community
• Celebrate success in all aspects of school life
Lydiate Learning Trust operate to school teachers’ and NJC pay and conditions.
Our School
Studio@Deyes is a brand new school, opening in September. The Studio will be located in Vortex House,
on Wavertree Technology Park. Students will be aged between14-18 years old and focus on Business and
Technologies.
A small school, with a maximum of 300 students, Studio@Deyes will be a close knit learning community
driven by the belief that all students can realise their full potential. Through our unique CREATE skills
framework, students will acquire key employability and life skills such as communication, confidence,
resourcefulness, self-awareness and flexibility. Given our personalised learning approach and individual
coaching for every student, all students will be known and understood as individuals.
Academic and Vocational pathways will be offered, allowing students access not only to GCSE and A-Level
qualifications but also industry standard qualifications. We will work with high profile local employers to
ensure that all students benefit from the very best work placements. In Project Based Learning, students
will be able to apply what they have learned on their work placement to their studies.
When students leave Studio@Deyes, the qualifications they have attained with us will put them in a
prime position for moving onto University, high quality apprenticeships or employment with training.
‘Growing Future Leaders’ is central to our mission and when our students leave they will be part of the
next generation of skilled business people and entrepreneurs who will drive our local, regional and
national economy across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.
Site Manager/ Minibus Driver
Salary: NJC Scale – Point 14-17 (£16,481-£17,547)| Job Commencement Date: 1st September 2016|
Permanent
Thank you for your interest in the position of Site Manager/ Minibus Driver. This pack has been designed
to help you should you choose to submit an application to us, which we sincerely hope you do.
We hope it answers all of your initial questions, but if not, please do not hesitate to contact us and we
will do our best to help. It is extremely important to us that you feel comfortable to proceed as we aim to
make the very best appointment possible.
So, who and what are we looking for? An inspirational Site Manager/ Minibus Driver who is dynamic,
creative and ambitious. Someone who is dedicated, committed and aspirational.
Please feel free to email recruitment@lydiatelearningtrust.co.uk if you would like further information on the
opportunities the Studio@Deyes can offer you as an individual.
If you feel you are up to the challenge, keen to do well and would enjoy working for the Studio@Deyes,
then please apply. In return, we can offer the right candidate the chance to be creative and innovative,
and offer excellent progression and professional development opportunities. We will support you all
the way.
We do hope you are that special person we are looking for and we look forward to hearing from you.
Yours faithfully
Mr D Lythgoe
Mrs A Stahler
Headteacher– Studio@Deyes
Executive Headteacher Lydiate Learning Trust
Job Description
Post Title:
Site Manager/ Minibus Driver
Job location:
Studio@Deyes
Working time:
Full time
Salary
NJC Scale – Point 14-17 (£16,481-£17,547)
Disclosure level:
The Lydiate Learning Trust is strongly committed to Safeguarding and promoting the
welfare of students and expect staff to share this commitment and maintain a vigilant
and safe environment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. All staff will
be expected to follow the school’s child protection policy, code of conduct for adults
and managing allegations against staff procedures.
Responsible to:
Headteacher of Studio@Deyes
Job purpose:

Providing a wide range of support services concerned with the management,
development and maintenance of the Studio@Deyes estate.

Ensuring the School is fully compliant in terms of Health and Safety.

Responsible for the line management of the premises, cleaning and catering
staff.

Transporting students to and from school using the school minibus.
Hours:
Required to be flexible (i.e. working more hours during term time).
Leave:
25 days per annum, plus bank holidays and statutory holidays
This job description is current at the date shown, but following consultation with you, may be changed
by management to reflect or anticipate changes in the job which are commensurate with the salary and
job title.
Core Duties
Facilities
Management
Premises &
Estate
Management

To oversee the facilities management of the school including cleaning, site
management and grounds maintenance to ensure delivery to the highest
standard (benchmarked against the contracted requirements, where
appropriate) in order to maintain an outstanding learning and working
environment for students, staff and the community of extended learners.

To oversee the administration of the lettings of the school premises to outside
organisations and staff.

To oversee the implementation of disaster recovery and emergency action
plans.

To carry out administrative tasks relating to the Facilities Management of the
school. e.g. updating spread sheets with work completed, scanning documents
etc.

To ensure all site boundaries are secure and properly maintained.

To arrange the unlocking and locking of the school and the site, whilst
maintaining the security of the school via. key, alarm and gate systems.

To manage any incidents that occur.

To frequently carry out visual checks of classroom furniture to ensure that there
is an adequate supply of furniture, clean carpeting and properly maintained
decor.

To take responsibility for the school's heating system by gaining a thorough
understanding of the boiler system, associated controls and an oversight of preplanned maintenance requirements.

To oversee the distribution of deliveries to the school.

To ensure the timely set-up for exams and special events, as required.

To undertake minor repair and maintenance tasks, as required. e.g. decorating,
and erecting shelves.

To be a nominated key holder and to assist the security company with out of
hours emergencies.

To ensure that the school's maintenance schedule is implemented in a timely
manner to ensure legal compliance.

To liaise with staff in order to provide an efficient and professional service with
regards to maintenance and other requests from colleagues.

To oversee the operational management of facilities management contracts.

To manage the school utility contracts, ensuring meters are read and invoices
are accurate.

To ensure that quotations for goods or services are received and dealt with
promptly and in accordance with the principle of best value.
Core Duties continued
Health and Safety
Other

To manage all aspects of the school's emergency procedures in the event of
fire, flooding, extreme or severe weather, serious security alerts relating to
criminal or terrorist activity or other events requiring evacuation of the
school site.

To ensure that the site chemicals are stored in accordance with COSHH
regulations.

To keep up to date records of, fire alarm testing, emergency lighting testing,
Legionella control procedures (e.g. flushing of outlets) etc.

To check the competence of contractors by verifying qualifications, trade
body registration, insurance cover etc. and maintain the school's list of
approved contractors.

To ensure that the school's vehicles have a valid MOT/ breakdown cover and
to arrange servicing & repair etc.
Responsible for transporting students to and from school using the school
minibus.

Person Specification
Essential (E)
or
Desirable (D)
Good levels of literacy and numeracy.
E
Common sense.
E
A recognised H&S qualification e.g. CIEH Level 3 or NEBOSH Certificate
D
A buildings related or facilities management qualification
D
Experience of site and contract management
E
Experience of supervising staff / contractors
E
Knowledge of health and safety law and safe working practice
E
IT literate and able to operate software (Microsoft Office) at a basic level
E
Knowledge of security methodology for both building and grounds without risking the health and safety of the school community
E
Practical skills for minor maintenance work
E
Experience of working in a school environment or similar
D
Qualified to drive a minibus e.g. you hold a full D1 or (D) PCY entitlement
or you passed your category B (car) driving test before 1 January 1997.
D
How to Apply

To fulfil our safeguarding requirements, please
complete an application form and equal
opportunities monitoring in recruitment form,
both are available to download from the vacancies
page of the Studio@Deyes website.
www.studio-deyes.co.uk/vacancies
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Please also attach a letter of application (this
forms a major part of the assessment criteria)
addressed to the Headteacher of the school,
maximum of two sides of A4 Arial font 12,
addressing the following points:

Why you are interested in the post and your
experience so far.

What contributions you could make to
students' development within our school.

Any particular areas of strength and
expertise you have to offer.
Application deadline
Applications should arrive by 8.00am on Monday, 8th
August, 2016 it is anticipated that interviews will take
place on Thursday, 11th August, 2016.
Please email applications to:
recruitment@lydiatelearningtrust.co.uk with Site
Manager/ Minibus Driver–Studio@Deyes in the subject
line.
Feedback
We always receive a large number of applications and
unfortunately we cannot provide feedback for
applications. If you have not heard from us within three
weeks of the above closing date, then please assume
that on this occasion your application has been
unsuccessful.