Groundsperson/Facilities Officer

The Governors wishes to appoint a conscientious and reliable person to join our dedicated Facilities Team.  The suitable candidate would work under the direct instruction of the Facilities Manager.  

We are looking for a hardworking, reliable individual who is committed to the success of the school in providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.  Applicants will ideally have experience of working in a school or similar environment and have practical grounds maintenance experience.  The post involves working closely with staff at all levels and ensuring the grounds and the school buildings are maintained to a high standard. 

The main responsibilities of the role are to: 

maintain the sports grounds to a calendar/schedule to be agreed. 

ensure the school grounds are maintained to a high standard. 

maintain a safe and healthy environment around the school site. 

assist with facilities maintenance including cleaning, heating, health & safety, security, and other general facilities service provision which supports teaching and learning. 

Hurstmere School is a popular, non-selective secondary academy for boys aged 11 – 16, serving the local community of Sidcup.  It is a special place, with a strong sense of community and a determination to succeed in all that we do.  The school is committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all pupils and a “culture of vigilance” to safeguard and protect all in its care.  There are policies and procedures in place, including safer recruitment procedures.  All staff and volunteers are expected to uphold this safeguarding commitment.   Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other employment checks.  

Hurstmere School’s vision is for our pupils to 'Believe and Achieve'; to be the best that they can be.  By promoting high aspiration and fostering a confident, self-belief that with hard work and determination, there are no boundaries to what they can achieve. 

Hurstmere offers a supportive and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity.  We expect everyone to have the highest expectations of themselves and of each other.  Our pupils are expected to be ready to learn, to work hard and to celebrate their own and each other's achievements.  We have staff who are devoted to providing the best education and pastoral care possible, and pupils of whom we are extremely proud; this mix creates a school that is a pleasure to work and learn in.  

We are committed to a strong home-school partnership and believe the whole community can contribute to the progress of our pupils as they journey through Hurstmere School, to sixth form, apprenticeships, university, the workplace and beyond.  

To apply please complete and submit the application form.  In addition to submitting via the TES, the form can be emailed to info@hurstmere.org.uk or sent to Hurstmere School, Hurst Road, Sidcup, Kent DA15 9AW 

For further information please email Mrs C Walsh – HR/Cover Officer on info@hurstmere.org.uk. 

Applications should be submitted as soon as possible and no later than Friday 22nd July 2022 at 3.00 p.m. 

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closing date.