Salary: NJC Scale 6, pts 18-22, £12,785 to £13,661 per annum actual
Hours: 15 hours per week and 52 weeks per year. Hours to be worked M to F
Contract Basis: Permanent
We are seeking a highly motivated Health & Safety & Compliance Manager to oversee and ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations across the Academy and our two sites. Working closely with the Academy Estates Manager, this is a pivotal role ensuring our campuses provide safe, secure, and inspiring environments for pupils, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
· Maintaining an up to date knowledge of all relevant Health & Safety legislation and requirements relevant to the post.
· Designing and leading a planned Health & Safety Inspection Programme.
· Maintaining a log of Health & Safety concerns raised and action taken.
· Keeping the Principal and Finance Director informed of Health & Safety concerns and recommending action where necessary.
· Producing a draft Health & Safety Action Plan and termly reports on progress to the Finance Director.
· Designing and leading risk assessment procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.
· Designing and leading Health & Safety training programmes in liaison with Senior Leadership Team.
· Responsible for ensuring emergency procedures are current and timely, in co-operation with Senior Leadership Team, e.g. evacuation procedures.
About You
- Proven track record of working within a health and safety role, ideally within an educational or public sector setting.
- Expert knowledge of health and safety legislation, safeguarding requirements, and statutory compliance relevant to schools.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with staff, contractors, and stakeholders.
- A relevant health & safety / compliance management qualification, e.g. NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our school environment. You will be part of a supportive leadership team, with opportunities for professional development and the chance to make a lasting impact on the learning experience of our pupils.
If you would like to join a very friendly and supportive team in an Academy of enthusiastic and dedicated staff, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Further details including the job description for the role and application forms are available from our website at www.st-georges-academy.org. Please note that CVs are not acceptable.
Should you have any questions or wish to arrange an informal visit to the Academy, you can contact us by email to [email protected] or by calling 01529 301162. Informal visits are welcomed to all roles and can be offered outside of core school hours where this would be helpful.
St George’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Additional employment checks will also be carried out for all roles in accordance with “Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance for Schools and Colleges”.
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £12,785.00-£13,661.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
