Facilities Management Assistant
Dulwich Prep & Senior
South East London
- £25,820 - £28,110 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Additional annual allowance of £3,000 in consideration of the unsocial working hours
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 29 November 2024
Job overview
Dulwich Prep & Senior is an exciting place to work - with over 800 pupils, it is the largest boys’ prep school in the UK and is situated in one of the most beautiful parts of the world’s most cosmopolitan city.
We are committed to fostering a learning environment that encourages and celebrates continuous professional development (CPD), as we believe that a love for learning begins with our staff.
The school’s strength is its community: our staff, who are professional, passionate, and brilliantly collegiate; our pupils, who are inquisitive, challenging learners with a spring in their step, and our parents, who are hugely supportive, appreciative, and ambitious.
We are seeking to appoint a helpful, motivated and team focused individual to assist and support the facilities team with the daily preparation and maintenance of the whole school site, including Early Years, sports pavilions and the swimming pool. Duties include meeting and greeting facility hirers, as well as locking up and securing the school site. Having a flexible approach, willingness to adapt and being able to respond to priorities is essential.
The successful candidate will be able to share knowledge and information with other members of staff to promote good practice and work independently whilst consistently striving to maintain a high standard of work. A full UK driving license and a basic knowledge of and aptitude for, handyman tasks is essential. The ability to swim and drive a mini-bus would be helpful.
Working hours will operate on a two-week alternating rota:
- Week One: Monday to Friday 10.00am to 7.00pm
- Week Two: Monday to Friday 7.00am to 4.00pm
- Some Saturdays: 7.00am to 6.00pm for 15 Saturday’ across the year.
There is an additional annual allowance of £3,000 in consideration of the unsocial working hours
Please read the Job Brochure and Application Explanatory Notes below. Completed application and equal opportunity form should be sent to Tamsin Hutson, HR Manager, at recruitment@dulwichprepsenior.org.uk
- Closing Date: Friday 29 November 2024, 5.00pm
- Interview: Week beginning 2 December 2024
- Start Date: As soon as possible
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where all employees are valued and respected for their unique perspectives and contributions. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply for any of our available positions.
Please note that we reserve the right to appoint at any time during the recruitment process.
Attached documents
About Dulwich Prep & Senior
Values and Academic Excellence since 1885
This long-established and well-known preparatory school educates boys aged 3 to 13 (girls 3 to 4), preparing them for entrance and scholarship examinations to independent London day schools and boarding schools across the country. Dulwich Prep & Senior (DPS), formerly known as Dulwich Prep London (2011-2024) and Dulwich College Preparatory School (1885-2011), aims to challenge boys in their pursuit of excellence and to inspire each pupil to realise his full potential. Sport, Music and Art are encouraged to a high standard. There are many out-of-school activities, including a wide variety of holiday trips.
The main ages for entry are at three, four and seven years, with smaller entries at five and eight. There are occasional vacancies at other ages.
New website is: www.dulwichpreplondon.org
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