Premises Officer

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are a committed and supportive school with a strong inclusive ethos, where children are at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to become part of our close community and to take pride in the upkeep and presentation of our beautiful Victorian school.

Duties will include

• Security, minor repairs, painting, building shelves and general maintenance of school
• Managing a team of cleaners and performing emergency cleaning
• Monitoring the work of outside contractors
• Occasionally transporting monies to and from the bank
• As an emergency key holder, call outs to school site (including school house) to deal with emergencies
• Health and Safety Risk Assessment / Fire Risk Assessment and Electrical Safety testing (PAT)
• Carrying out checks, monitoring and completing paperwork for Health and Safety aspects of the post including asbestos, COSHH and legionella’s, as well as keeping an up to date inventory of school assets.

Essential requirements

• Flexibility and reliability
• Strong oral, written and numeracy skills.
• Committed to delivering high service standards.
• Experience of working in a school or similar environment for a minimum of one year.
• Self-motivating and innovative.
• An understanding of Health and Safety regulations and their application
• Demonstrate ability to organise and manage a diverse workload
• A good team player with a cheerful disposition with an eye for detail.
• Proven record of effective and strong commitment to equal opportunities.
• IT skills

What the school offers its staff

We are a warm and welcoming school.

We have an employee assistance programme.

We can provide relevant health and safety training.There are benefits offered through the council such as cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, gym membership and others.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.