Salary
Up to £25,000 a year
Job type
Full-time
Permanent
Shift and schedule
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Required for an immediate start
Bedford Modern School is an HMC Independent Co-educational Day School located on the outskirts of Bedford. Our facilities are excellent and include a separate Junior School, dedicated Sixth Form building, purpose-built Science Centre opened in 2017 and extensive sports facilities.
We are looking for a hardworking and proactive Site Operations Supervisor to support the Site Operations Manager and caretaking team with a range of caretaking and admin duties including portering, cleaning, security, event management and admin duties to ensure the day to day operations of the school are safe, maintained and carried out to a high standard. You will also deputise for the Site Operations Manager as required.
If you have experience in manual handling and of working in a similar role, have clear communication skills and the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines then we would welcome an application. You need to also have a flexible approach to working hours, a positive attitude, and the ability to think smartly and act dynamically as no two days are the same.
In return, we can offer a competitive salary, the option to be part of a private healthcare scheme, a generous pension scheme, CPD opportunities through our membership of the Harpur Trust and free lunches (in term time).
This is a full time post, working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday working shifts within the school site opening times of 6.30am – 10.00pm. In addition, up to 10 Saturdays per year, working by rotation to meet the needs of the school.
For an informal discussion please contact John Watts, Site Operations Manager on 01234 332500.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.
Closing date: 2 August 2023
Interview: w/c 14 August 2023
Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.
Further details and how to apply can be found on our website: https://www.bedmod.co.uk/job-opportunities/
Any internal candidates must apply through Employee Self Service. Please see the guide in the company news area.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants.
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Canteen
Discounted or free food
Free parking
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person.