Vacancies

About the Post

We are looking to appoint a Facilities Manager who Would relish the opportunity to join an exciting and progressive journey with a vision to transform education across our community. Twynham School and The Grange School (collectively known as ‘Twynham TGS’ operate a federated staffing focused on delivering a world class educational experiences to students across both of our schools. This is a rare opportunity to join our organisation working as the Facilities Manager based mainly at Twynham School and overseeing the work of the site team across The Grange School.

This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Work within a highly regarded organisation shaping the future for young people across Christchurch
• Provide expert facilities management in order to improve the quality of education our students
• Play a key role in developing the use of facilities on both campuses enabling the organisation to fulfil its aspirational vision for the future
• Take responsibility for all aspects of the schools’ site management and premises staff to ensure high standards are met
•  Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

What we can offer you

• A supportive environment working alongside dedicated and passionate colleagues
• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free on-site parking
• An exceptional CPD offer for all teaching and support staff
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you have:

Essential

• A strong background in facilities or estates management
• Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation with a proven experience of applying it in a workplace
• First aid qualification (or the ability and willingness to obtain)
• Safer recruitment trained (or the ability and willingness to obtain)
• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, grade A*-C or equivalent
• Experience or knowledge of working in a school environment
• Proven experience in budgetary control
• Proven ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships (both internal and external) at all levels

Desirable

• NEBOSH certificate and/or IOSH courses
• Relevant degree or evidence of further professional learning
• Approved qualification in use of specialist equipment
• Proven track record of leading and inspiring a team, including coaching for improvement
• Experience of using emotional intelligence to manage change effectively

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Alison brown on 01202495716 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form and questionnaire here:  www.twynhamlearning.com/187/staff-vacancies

The closing date for applications is Friday 24 January 2025 at 8am. Interviews will be held on Wednesday 29 January 2025. However, we reserve the right to interview and/or appoint strong candidates before this, so we encourage you to apply early.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.