Lettings Assistant

We are looking to appoint a Lettings/Premises Assistant to help provide effective management of our school site.

Forge Wood opened in September 2016 and moved to a purpose built premises in September 2017. As we continue to grow, our school needs a Lettings/Premises Assistant to join us. The successful candidate will make an active contribution to the development of the school as a first class environment for learning. This is a casual post, hours based upon an 'as and when required' basis. Please note that hours are likely to increase as the school grows and the applicant needs to be flexible on when they are able to work throughout the week, to meet the needs of the school and external lettings. (This may involve evenings and occasional weekends)

The post holder will work to ensure the security of the school buildings, helping to carry out a programme of maintenance work as directed by the Headteacher. As a key holder, the role will also include security of the school premises including all buildings and contents.

We are looking for somebody who:

• Is friendly with good communication skills
• Has good organisational skills
• Has experience of carrying out basic DIY tasks
• Is motivated and enthusiastic
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team
• Is flexible

The role requires that the successful candidate will:

• Ensure the school sites and buildings are maintained
• Implement and ensure security measures and procedures for the site building and facilities.
• Be a key holder, attend to out of hours call out
• Implement and promote the school policies and procedures relating to all areas of employment and service delivery.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role, in a dedicated team of staff, to ensure the success of our pupils and build, mould and sustain a school, fit for the community.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the school and see our children and staff at work. Please contact Miss Jo Newton (Executive Head) via the Forge Wood Primary School office for more details. 01293 850651 info@forgewoodschool.org

Start date: As sson as possible

Closing date: 22nd November 2019

Interview date: TBC

Salary: £16,497 - £19,974 FTE, £8.79 - £10.64/hour

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

As a Trust, we support applications from educators from diverse backgrounds and from educators seeking flexible working opportunities. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.