General Site Hand
King's College School
Wimbledon Common
- £25,527 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- plus excellent benefits, including a programme of health benefits, lunch during term time, contributory pension scheme and discounted membership of King’s Sports Club
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 23 May 2022
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a General Site Hand to join the Site Maintenance team at King’s. The Site team is responsible for the general condition, maintenance, and upkeep of all the school’s infrastructure, which includes the King’s College School buildings and grounds.
Responsibilities will include:
- upkeep of hard surfaces, footpaths, and roadways, using the road sweeper and jet wash
- undertaking minor repair tasks, particularly related to signs, fixtures, and fittings
- keeping the gardens and footpaths clear and free from litter
- managing and disposing of waste
- accessing the site maintenance ticketing system to pick up tasks
- general support for events and activities
- assisting external contractors with appropriate tasks
- routine maintenance of the school minibuses
- assisting with the maintenance of carpets and furniture
- assisting with room changes and clearing rooms
- assisting with fire emergencies by carrying out duties as set out in the school’s policies
- assisting with emergency situations, e.g. school closures due to adverse weather conditions
- seasonal work, including gritting and snow clearance
- assisting other departments within the Estates team
- undertaking general duties and dealing with estates issues as directed by the Site Manager
- maintaining gardens and lawns as instructed by Site/Deputy Manager
The successful candidate will be flexible and enthusiastic, have a logical approach to solving problems and be able to work well as part of a team. You will have the ability to mend machinery and make small repairs and also be confident to work at heights (training will be given). Good verbal communication skills are required, as well as a basic understanding of IT.
King’s is an extremely sought-after school with outstanding academic results and a vibrant co-curriculum. It strives to appoint able, committed and compassionate colleagues to help ensure every child at the school achieves their best. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.
Further details can be found at: www.kcs.org.uk
Closing date: 9am on Monday 23rd May 2022
King’s is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and medical clearance. At King’s, we embrace inclusion and fairness in the workplace: diversity is to be celebrated, and, as such, we strive towards a fully immersive culture of inclusion, diversity and equality.
About King's College School
King’s College School, Wimbledon is one of the most successful schools in the world, and our vibrant and caring community is a special place to learn and grow for boys aged 7-18 and girls aged 16-18. With over 1,500 pupils and 400 staff, we are located in one of the most attractive and peaceful parts of London, opposite 1,140 acres of countryside of Wimbledon and Putney Commons and just a short walk from the picturesque Wimbledon Village.
Head
Dr Anne Cotton
Values and vision
Our school was founded in 1829 by Royal Charter as the junior department of the university, King’s College London, and as such, intellectual aspiration and a progressive spirit are our heritage.
Today, we offer an education of the whole person, in Mind, Spirit and Heart, the enduring ethos of our foundation. Our guiding mission is to look outwards, to the world beyond school, and to life at 25: we look to the lives we are preparing our young people to lead, so that when the time comes, they are ready to forge the pathway they choose, and to make a purposeful impact.
We aim for each of our pupils to enjoy an exhilarating adventure of learning and to pursue academic excellence within a fun, caring, welcoming environment. Academic outcomes at A level, IB and GCSE consistently place King’s amongst the very top schools nationally and globally. Supporting our pupils to grow strong in spirit, in the shared values and qualities of character that will ground them, is equally important.
ISI report
"The academic standards achieved by pupils are outstanding... Pupils achieve outstanding academic, musical, sporting, linguistic and dramatic distinctions, actively encouraged by a strong culture of participation and the uncommonly wide choice of extra-curricular activities and range of opportunities on offer..."
"[Pupils] are confident to be themselves and find staff supportive and approachable in the school’s safe and friendly environment...The way in which pupils engage in contributing to the lives of others in the school, the local community and wider society is outstanding... Pupils demonstrate a great deal of respect for diversity within society... and the way in which they work with others is excellent."
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