Premises Assistant
Southgate Primary School
West Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,169 - 23,800 FTE
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 September 2019
Job overview
Southgate Primary School and the brand new Kilnwood Vale Primary School are looking to appoint a reliable and efficient Premises Assistant to work across their schools from September 2019. Although the successful candidate will be based predominantly at Southgate Primary School and Kilnwood Vale, there may be a requirement to travel across other local GLF schools. The post will be for 35 hours over 5 days a week.
Ideally you will have some experience in a similar role or can demonstrate a keen interest in maintenance and DIY, and an awareness of Health and Safety. The successful candidate will work to ensure the security of the school buildings and health and safety compliance, carrying out a programme of maintenance work and monitoring the repair and maintenance work of others as directed by the Headteacher. As a key holder, the role will also include security of the school premises including all buildings and contents.
This is a great opportunity to help shape and develop a brand new school as it grows year on year and help an already established school on an exciting journey of improvement.
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 that the necessary Legislative and Health & Safety requirements are met
•Ensure the school sites and buildings are maintained
•Implement and ensure security measures and procedures for the site building and facilities.
•Be the main key holder, attend to out of hours call out
•Ensure premises, cleaning, repair and catering equipment are maintained and developed in an effective and planned manner.
•Ensure risk assessments are monitored and kept up to date with necessary recommendations of any actions.
•Ensure the effective implementation of repairs, maintenance and cleaning programmes.
•Promote and maximise the use of buildings and facilities and income.
•Implement, follow and promote energy conservation measures within the school.
•Implement and promote the school policies and procedures relating to all areas of employment and service delivery.
Closing date for applications: Monday 9th September
Salary: £21,169 - 23,800 FTE
Hours: 35 hours a week
We positively encourage informal visits and look forward to showing you around either school. Please contact the central GLF Recruitment Team to arrange a tour.
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.
Attached documents
About Southgate Primary School
- Southgate Primary School
- Barrington Road, Southgate, Crawley
- West Sussex
- RH10 6DG
- United Kingdom
At Southgate Primary School we believe every child should achieve their personal best, make good progress and experience success.
We provide our children with a rich and stimulating curriculum that captivates and enthuses. Learning is made relevant and fun through special events, trips and visitors. At Southgate Primary we pride ourselves on creating a safe, caring and happy atmosphere where staff, parents and pupils work together as a team to strive for high standards of achievement and behaviour.
We aim for all children to come to school excited about the day ahead and go home happy and fulfilled at the end of that day.
Our mission is that each child will develop the skills, experiences and aspirations for success.
We always welcome interest from teachers and associate staff who are interested in starting their new career with us . If you don't see a position advertised that is suitable for you at the moment, please arrange a formal chat and tour with the Headteacher through the school office office@southgateprimary.co.uk
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
Our Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive pension scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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