Job Introduction
We are a hardworking and friendly team who enjoy making a difference to young people’s lives and education. Do you enjoy a role that is never quite the same each day? Do you enjoy working within a community? Do you have a sense of humour and like to use your own initiative? If this sounds like you, then call for a tour.
Your hours and times of work can be negotiated. They would ideally be 7.00 - 9am and 3:00 – 6pm Monday to Friday 52 weeks of the year, however there can be flexibility within these hours. During the school holiday period, working hours would be negotiable.
Overall purpose of the role:
-Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds
-Carrying out some cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment and minor repairs
-Promoting health and safety around the school
-All other aspects of site management, such as supervising external contractors and site use planning
General Duties
-Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school
-Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and report any issues to the Business Manager
-Maintain the grounds in a tidy condition, including sweeping car parks, minor pruning
-Carry out small repairs and DIY projects
-Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors
Cleaning
-Carry out some daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste
-Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages
-Arrange an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, food tech areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises
-Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels
Responsibilities
-Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people
-Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, and equal opportunities, and report all concerns to an appropriate person
-Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment
-Contribute to the overall ethos and values of the school
-Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professionals
-Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
-Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
-Ensure that agency cleaning staff carry out their duties professionally and effectively
-Ensure contractors and external visitors comply with security and health and safety while on school premises
What we can offer;
-Supportive staff, and a warm, friendly environment
-Hampshire training and ongoing CPD.
-Flexible hours of work
-Experience desirable, but training provided.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
