Estates Supervisor
The Abbey School Reading
Reading
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- £24,657-£26,470, dependent on skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Temporary
- Start date:
- As soon as possible.
- Apply by:
- 17 January 2019
Job overview
Job Title: Estates Supervisor for the Junior School
Updated: 03.01.2019
Reports To: Head of Estates
OVERALL JOB PURPOSE
● The Head of Estates is responsible for the overall management of the Estates Team but the operational responsibility for the Junior School is delegated to the Junior School Estates Supervisor
● Line Management responsibility for three full time and two part time Estates Team members.
Dimensions
● Full time permanent position.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
This is a ‘hands-on’ appointment and the Junior School Estates Supervisor is expected to be fully involved with the daily duties and supervision of the Estates Team reporting to the Head of estates and deputising in their absence. Also, to deputise for the Deputy Estates Manager in his absence if requested.
● Managing minor works and carrying out general repair and maintenance of school premises for which a good level of DIY skill is required. Particular areas of skill would be in decorating, minor plumbing, like for like electrical work and carpentry works.
● Providing a high level of services in support of the academic life of the school and communicating with academics regarding events. Typically duties would include setting up rooms and halls for a variety of events, porterage of parcels around the school, moving furniture etc.
● Other areas of work will include repair and maintenance of fixtures and fittings, lamp replacement, maintaining outside areas in a clean and tidy condition and other tasks as may be requested by the Head of Estates.
● Management of school minibuses, including coordinating travel services, bookings, maintenance and cleaning.
● Oversee grounds contractors and schedule maintenance of all 3 Junior School sites, including artificial grass, play areas and surrounding foliage
● Allocation of overtime where necessary and management of TOIL (Time off in Lieu). Preparation of timesheets for authorisation by the Head of Finance and Resources.
● Encourage teaching staff and the Estates Team to make use of the Service Desk, a computerised logging system for jobs.
● Carry out performance reviews of staff and return to work interviews.
● Ensure all staff receive appropriate Fire Marshall training and participate as active Fire Marshalls during all site fire drill practices.
● Ensure all staff hold relevant up to date practice certificates in appropriate areas as needed.
● Ensure all staff are fully conversant with health and safety and practice at all times risk awareness.
● Overseeing PAT testing of equipment.
● To be the main, named individual providing out of hours key holder duties in the event of security alerts.
● The appointment refers to the whole Junior School, the Estates Supervisor is expected to supervise staff on all three sites, Juniors, Infants and Nursery schools.
● To attend weekly meetings with the Head of Estates.
SAFEGUARDING
The Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an employee of The Abbey you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within the Abbey School and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.
Salary and Benefits
● The Salary offered is £24,657 - £26,470, dependant on skills and experience. Staff are paid monthly in arrears.
● The School offers a non-contributory pension scheme worth 8.35% of salary, which is available, after satisfactory completion of the probationary period.
● Lunches are available free-of-charge.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Under current legislation, we are required to advise applicants that this appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced disclosure. Details of any criminal record (spent or unspent, due to exemption from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974) must be disclosed at interview. Only relevant convictions and other information will be taken into account so disclosure need not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position at this School. For further information, contact the Disclosure and Barring Service on 0870 9090 811 or visit the Disclosure website at www.disclosuresdbs.co.uk
For more information on our lively and well-resourced school and for an application form, please visit the Vacancies Page on our website www.theabbey.co.uk.
To apply for this position, please complete an application form in full, including details of suitable referees as instructed, then send this with your full CV and covering letter by email to recruitment@theabbey.co.uk
INTERVIEWS WILL ONLY BE ARRANGED FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION FORM.
Closing Date : Thursday 17th January 2019.
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 23rd January 2019.
If your skills and experience are suitable for the role we will be in touch shortly. If you have not heard from us by the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
For enquires please contact recruitment@theabbey.co.uk.
Attached documents
About The Abbey School Reading
The Abbey School is a dynamic and vibrant community of more than 1,000 girls aged 3-18.
The Abbey is always in the top division nationally in academic terms. This year's A-levels were excellent with 75% at A*- B and at GCSE 88% gained 9-7 grades. Annually the average International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma result is between 38 - 40 points, with more than two thirds of the cohort scoring 38 points or higher, at a level equivalent to or exceeding the Oxford and Cambridge conditional offer range. In the School's 12 year IB history several students have gained the full 45 points possible. Leavers go on to an impressive list of universities and courses.
The school places great emphasis on providing a breadth of sporting and cultural challenges and opportunities for each student. Students are presented with the chance for exploration both within the curriculum and in Music, Drama, Sport, DofE and the wide variety of clubs and trips. The Jane Austen Wing at the Senior School has modern classrooms for Humanities as well as bright Art studios and enhanced ICT facilities. The IB has widened the options for Sixth Formers who can also choose their desired A-level combination from a wide range of subjects.
The Abbey Junior School (ages 3 - 11) offers a broad curriculum and the atmosphere is friendly, lively, purposeful and fun.
There is an extensive Abbey School coach & bus network and the School is within easy walking distance from Reading Station. There is a range of scholarships and financial assistance is offered to able students through means-tested bursaries which may cover up to 100% of fees for exceptional candidates.
The Abbey represents a unique and exciting opportunity for any girl with a desire to learn, where inspirational teaching and an ethos that promotes aspiration and balance provide the platform for a successful and fulfilling future.
Headteacher
Will le Fleming
ISI report
“The qualities of pupils’ personal development is excellent. Pupils grow into self-confident and independent young people, supported by Christian values and an understanding of life in a multi-cultural environment.”
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