Premises Manager - Eltham
Serenity School, Eltham
Greenwich
- Expiring soon
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 May 2024
Job overview
Due to a promotion within the company, we are seeking a school premises manager to join us as soon as possible.
Hours 24 per week for 52weeks (3 days a week)
Main Job purpose
To carry out a full range of duties to provide high standards of cleanliness, general security and maintenance of the school premises.
This will be conducted under the general supervision of the Estates Manager , School Business Manager (SBM) and Headteacher.
Main responsibilities:
· As the main key holder, be responsible for the security of the school premises
· Be responsible for locking and unlocking school premises outside of normal school hours and setting security alarm systems as required. Responding to security alarm or other call outs in accordance with agreed procedures
· Undertake and record regular checks on play equipment, legionella risk, alarm systems, ladders and fire extinguishers and report any problems arising
· Identify and report building, furniture or fitting deficiencies to the SBM and Head teacher and to undertake any remedial action. This may involve arranging emergency repairs and obtaining quotes from contractors.
· Undertake range of handyperson duties (ie those not requiring a qualified craftsperson) as directed by the Head teacher, that contribute to the maintenance of the school premises (eg remedial painting and decorating, repairs to fittings and small scale improvements, repairs to taps and cisterns, fitting shelves/ notice boards etc)
· Escort contractors to site of repairs and maintenance and monitor the safety of their working practices/quality of work
· Monitor usage of fuel, electricity, water and take meter readings
· Monitor, order and take delivery of stores, goods and equipment including cleaning materials and arrange their safe storage and distribution as appropriate
· Be responsible for general tidiness and safety of outside areas including:
· Keep drains clear of obstructions
· Regularly clean designated areas of the school building and grounds according to instructions
Health and Safety
· Comply with the requirements of Health and Safety at Work regulations
· Take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of yourself and others, including adherence to ‘lone working’ guidelines
· Cooperate with the school to ensure that Health and Safety responsibilities are carried out
· Perform duties in line with health and Safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified, reporting serious hazards immediately to the Head teacher or other senior person
Resources
· Use manual tools and power tools for appropriate repair and maintenance tasks. Cleaning equipment, including buffing machine and cleaning chemicals, will be used on regular basis. Training will be arranged as necessary
· Seek out new resources that will improve the cleanliness and enhance the school
· Have understanding of how to operate school alarm and CCTV systems. Training will be arranged as necessary
Knowledge and Skills
· Willingness to undertake training, possibly off site and to attend meetings required to satisfactorily carry out the above requirements
Supervision and Management
· The post holder will often be required to work without direct supervision i.e. during school holidays, following lone working guidelines as necessary
· The post holder will be responsible for supervising and having oversight of the work of the cleaner(s)
Key contacts and relationships
· Daily contact with the Head teacher or other nominated staff
· Build positive relationships with school staff, responding willingly to reasonable requests for assistance
· Be prepared to be flexible, on occasions, to stay beyond designated finishing time in return for overtime payment or time off in lieu e.g. Open Days, Concerts
Some lifting is required. Routine cleaning may include the movement and handling of cleaning equipment, machinery and school furniture.
Serenity Schools Group is committed to the safeguarding of all children and expects all applicants to share the same commitment.
CV's not accepted
About Serenity School, Eltham
- Serenity School, Eltham
- 70 Court Road, Eltham, London
- SE9 5NP
- United Kingdom
Moral Purpose:
At Serenity Education we are dedicated to meeting the academic, therapeutic, and vocational needs of our students. Our mission is to create, adapt, and implement functional curricula necessary to meet the diverse individual needs of our student population and increase current and future independence.
Aim:
To holistically promote Inclusion, Independence, and Self-worth in all areas of school life.
Vision:
We are intrinsically humanistic in all of our approaches. Serenity School by virtue of its name has been established as an independent schools’ group with the sole purpose to nurture, care and eliminate barriers that harm and prevent natural childhood development that are commonly associated with vulnerable children and their families. These barriers can potentially ruin life chances of young people who are not accessing education or do not feel included in school and their communities. Through a multi-disciplinary approach, we effectively address the root causes of underachievement, lack of self-worth, and an unmanageable lifestyle using our Socio-Education Model.
We offer a unique, life changing education experience by delivering a curriculum that is differentiated to the demands of each student’s educational needs, delivering academic outcomes whilst also supporting them successfully through Personal, Social, Health Education that can be significant limiting factor in their lives. We do this successfully by offering a three-tier curriculum to meet a wide range of ASD and related needs.
Three facets of inclusion within our schools that make us unique -
Inclusion has many forms but one principle, the right of a person to have the same opportunities and respect as anyone else.
1. Responding to need for each and every individual pupil
2. Providing opportunity and support to both the pupil and the family as a unit
3. A sense of identity for each pupil – Our schools ensure that children who follow their personalised curriculum leave school with a strong identity and a sense of who they are, why they are as they are and the impact that this has on their families and their lives. It also helps them to understand how they see themselves, their families, and the wider world.
Maximising individual achievement is central to the purpose of Serenity School. Inclusion is the common thread woven into this narrative. It shows in the exceptional efforts made to help children and young people in our schools rise above their difficulties through highly skilled teaching, therapy, and care that we have built into our overall curriculum offer at all key stages.
At our schools, we offer outstanding opportunities, experiences, and support. Each one offers state-of-the-art learning resources, specialist facilities and qualified experienced staff and as our young people learn and grow, we encourage our team to develop too.
As Serenity Schools grow into three schools, we continue to talent spot and identify talented teachers and other professionals. You will be energised by the chance to lead and/or facilitate learning and teaching in a diverse school community. Serenity School is an Integrated Therapeutic Learning Centre, which provides a high level of education, therapeutic support, and care. Each school caters for up to 200 pupils and serves the need of Southeast England and its local boroughs.
You will bring real passion for what you do, coupled with an understanding of the potential challenges that surround working alongside children with ASD and related SEND. This will ensure you aspire to deliver the best outcomes for our young people. In doing so, working together to maintain a consistently good offer in your classroom and beyond.
Rewards
We offer a competitive salary that is among the best in our sector, pension scheme, full independent school holidays and membership of an occupational health scheme.
Serenity School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming application from all sections of the community.
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