CURRENT VACANCIES​​

CORE PURPOSE

Working under the direction of the Site Manager, maintain a safe, secure, compliant and well-presented school environment, supporting safeguarding, health and safety, statutory compliance and the efficient operation of the school. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Security of the site, premises and occupants. 

• Support contractor and visitor management procedures. 

• Undertake planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs. 

• Maintain school grounds, lawns, pathways, play areas and external learning environments to a safe, tidy and presentable standard, this includes: mowing, strimming, weeding, etc.

• Monitor the condition of trees, shrubs, fences, gates, signage and outdoor furniture. Reporting defects and arrange repairs as appropriate.

• Mark out sports pitches and athletics track

• Keep footpaths, entrances, car parks and external circulation routes free from hazards, including leaves, mud, snow, ice and other debris.

• Operate, maintain and safely store grounds maintenance equipment, tools and machinery.

• Undertake inspections of external areas and record maintenance activities, defects and remedial actions.

• Assist with statutory compliance checks including emergency lighting, fire alarm testing, water hygiene monitoring and associated records. 

• Carry out periodic testing including Portable Appliance Testing

• Complete work in accordance with risk assessments, COSHH, working at height and manual handling requirements. 

• Waste management across the site.

• Monitoring meter readings and fuel usage as appropriate.

• Assisting with day-to-day and periodic tidying of storage areas.

• Assist with asset management of the school.

• Undertake improvement projects around the buildings and grounds.

• Set up rooms and facilities for school events and examinations. 

• Manage deliveries, porterage, furniture moves and storage areas. 

• Support asset management and maintenance record keeping. 

• Assist with adverse weather arrangements including snow and ice clearance.

• Promote safeguarding, health and safety and environmental sustainability. 

  SAFEGUARDING 

  This post involves regular contact with children and is subject to safeguarding responsibilities in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. The post holder must promote and safeguard the welfare of pupils at all times. 

  Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

  DATA PROTECTION AND CONFIDENTIALITY 

  The post holder must comply with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 requirements and school policies regarding confidentiality and information security. 

  GENERAL

  These duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the reasonable direction of the Headteacher, Site Manager and Bursar. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way the post holder is expected to perform and complete the particular duties as set out above.

  • Be aware of, support and ensure equal opportunities for all

  • Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

  
  

  SPECIAL FACTORS

1. The post holder may be required, from time to time, to undertake training courses as required by the needs of the school.

2. The post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 before the coming into force of section 64 of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012. A DBS Enhanced Check is an essential requirement.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified in this job description.

This job description is current at the date below but may be reviewed on an annual basis and, following consultation with you, may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the job requirements which are commensurate with the job title and grade.