Premises Assistant/Handyman
Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
South East London
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 24 November 2017
Job overview
Our vision is ‘success for everyone’ and we are looking for staff that can bring this vision to reality. Woolwich Poly, part of the PolyMAT multi academy trust, is an all-inclusive boys’ school (co-educational at Post 16) and was rated outstanding in its last inspection (2011). The school prides itself on a culture of high standards and values from staff and pupils. It is a demanding yet rewarding school where students and staff feel valued and supported.
You will assist the Premises Manager to ensure the school is secure, well maintained and that the environment is safe for pupils, staff and visitors. You will be required to lock / unlock the School as required, undertake decoration of areas to the agreed development plan and assist in the day to day routine of premises management.
The successful candidate will be reliable, trustworthy and possess the necessary knowledge and skills to support a safe environment for staff, pupils and visitors to the school.
The duties in this role will be varied and rewarding, within a supportive and friendly team and will include:
• General repairs and maintenance
• Maintenance of furniture, fittings and equipment
• General security of the site
• Oversight of Lettings & out of hours duties
If you are seeking to join a committed and enthusiastic team in a school where collaboration and professional development are supported, then we would be delighted to receive your application.
As a member of staff at Woolwich Polytechnic School we can offer you:
• Excellent professional development
• A contributory pension scheme
• Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee
• Free tea, latte, cappuccino and hot chocolate etc.
• An employee assistance programme
• Childcare vouchers
• Season ticket loans
• Finders fees for personal introductions of staff that we employ
• Excellent catering facilities
• Secure on-site parking
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, including the need for the successful candidate to undertake a disclosure and barring check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
The school is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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About Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
- Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys
- Hutchins Road, Thamesmead, London
- SE28 8AT
- United Kingdom
Woolwich Poly is located in Thamesmead, a thriving multi-cultural and diverse area in the London Borough of Greenwich, where around 65% of our students have English as an additional language; Ofsted noted our outstanding ethos and curriculum.”This school has the best ethos, personal development and well being of any I’ve ever seen” We are also an inclusive community, 35% of our boys have special needs; we gained the Inclusion Chartermark several years ago.
Woolwich Polytechnic is a proud member of the PiXL group (Partners in Excellence). PiXL was formed with the aim of supporting and developing the GCSE results of thousands of students in many schools across London.
We are an inclusive school who celebrates its culture and diversity. We believe in giving young people the support they require, whatever their abilities, background or circumstances. The school’s success is based on thriving partnerships between pupils, parents, staff and governors. No one group works in isolation.
Being an all-boys' school, with a mixed post-16 centre, we are proud of the fact that our outstanding pastoral system adds to our ethos and success. Our post-16 partnership allows us to welcome both young men and women from all schools and backgrounds to contribute to our further success and expansion of our post-16 centre. We understand the pressures facing the students and we have a dedicated team of career specialists and personal counsellors to help advise and guide students throughout their time at the school where required.
All staff at the Poly are supported by a staff development programme and by effective line leadership and performance management processes. We have many staff that have gained internal promotions and made rapid career progression. This reflects on our ability to develop staff and reward outstanding contributions. Indeed, our focus on professional development and maximising success has led to the recent establishment of Co-Headship, something that has increased our leadership capacity even more.
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