Site Maintenance Assistant
Davenies School
Beaconsfield, Bucks
- Expired
- Salary:
- Up to £25,000 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 4 January 2019
Job overview
We are currently recruiting for a Site Maintenance Assistant who, working in conjunction with the existing members of the Site Team, will provide practical support for the day-to-day upkeep of the school buildings and grounds throughout the year. This is a full-time permanent position commencing as soon as possible.
The Site Maintenance Assistant will be appointed by the Bursar but will report on a day-to-day basis to the Facilities Manager as a member of the Site Maintenance Team. The Facilities Manager will direct tasking on a daily/weekly basis according to the school’s calendar and holiday activity programme.
The need for flexibility is paramount. The Site Maintenance Assistant will be assigned to late shifts which operate on a flexible basis that is adjusted according to the expected close of business, but will normally be from 9:00 to 6:00pm or 11:00 to 8:00pm. There may sometimes be a requirement to work later or switch to the early shift which operates from 7:00am to 4:00pm. The total number of hours worked would be an average of 45 hours per week during term time and 40 hours per week during school holiday periods. Alternate weekend working or on call will be required.
Skills, Competences and Qualities
The candidate must be able to demonstrate working knowledge and experience in the following areas:
- A range of general maintenance, caretaking and cleaning duties
- Safe working practices, health & safety and risk assessments
- Ability to work independently and under their own initiative
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Trade or maintenance work in one or more areas, e.g. painting and decorating, carpentry, plumbing or electrical engineering
- Security
The candidate must be able to work within a small team and communicate well with teaching and support staff, parents, pupils and contractors on behalf of the School. They must demonstrate a caring and understanding attitude towards both colleagues and pupils.
Salary & Benefits
This role is assigned to the Support Staff Pay Group and the salary will be up to £25,000 per annum dependent upon qualifications and experience. In addition the position offers:-
- 25 days paid annual leave
- Membership of Group Life Pension after 3 months: 5% employer contribution subject to 3% personal contribution
- Death in Service Benefit
- Personal Accident & Emergency Dental Cover
- Access to healthcare helpline and counselling services
- Complementary school lunches (term-time only) and refreshments
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About Davenies School
Davenies is a day preparatory school for boys between the ages of 4 and 13 where the boys are happy, curious, enthusiastic and kind.
Aims of the School - Our ethos and philosophy encourages the boys to make the most of their preparatory years supported by high quality pastoral care, a broad and stimulating curriculum and numerous extra-curricular opportunities. We value Sport, Drama, Music, Art and Design, and believe that by fostering a wide range of interests and passions we provide the boys with every opportunity to grow in confidence. We strive for each boy to discover and develop what he enjoys as well as cultivating his perseverance, determination and confidence to tackle the areas where he may be less adept. Enterprises such as the unique Davenies Award Scheme and the permeation of mobile computing in our teaching and learning ensure we offer a truly independent educational experience.
The Learning Experience - At Davenies, our excellent facilities support us in providing a positive learning experience with our own language of learning that nurtures each boy's understanding of how he learns. Technology, modern teaching styles and a commitment to independent learning complement our traditional values. We encourage respectful, tolerant behaviour; politeness and good manners. Davenies boys are friendly and thoughtful with their own distinct characters, personalities, interests and passions and they progress on to some of the best senior schools in the country. We seek to find the potential in each boy at Davenies, whether in Maths, French, Music or outside the classroom walls. Our extra-curricular programme is as varied as it is fun and offers innumerable opportunities for boys to be involved before, during and after school. Learning something new, honing an existing skill or enjoying some recreational time with friends – there is something for everyone. From Fencing to French Rap, Lego to LAMDA, Cubs to Conservation, and Podcasting to Photography, our own staff offer the boys nearly 50 extra-curricular activities each term.
Safeguarding - Davenies is committed to providing the best possible care and education to its pupils and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people whilst offering a supportive and flexible working environment to all its members of staff. The School recognises that, in order to achieve these aims, it is of fundamental importance to attract, recruit and retain staff of the highest calibre who share this commitment. Child protection screening applies to all staff appointments within the school, including Enhanced DBS Certificate, Barred Lists check, and checks against the Teacher and Management Prohibition Lists.
Staff - With over 80 employees, the body of Teaching Staff and Teaching Assistants are supported by a team of office staff, a site team led by the Facilities Manager, and a dedicated School Nurse. Catering and cleaning are outsourced, with external contract staff working onsite to provide term-time services. In addition, the School hosts a range of visiting music, LAMDA and extra-curricular activity tutors. In addition to a competitive salary, staff can expect to benefit from discretionary school fee remission awards, iPads for teaching staff, membership of group pension scheme, and complimentary school dinners and refreshments.
Facilities - Centred around a Grade II Listed Farmhouse, the school comprises a mix of traditional and modern buildings, with the latest, the RIBA award-winning Jubilee Building housing the Pre-Prep and Junior School, having been completed in September 2015. With purpose-built drama, design & technology and IT amenities, amongst many other subjects, the school is renowned for its sporting facilities, including an indoor swimming pool, sports hall, astro-turf and sports pitches.
Location - Situated midway between the Old and New Towns of Beaconsfield in South Bucks, there are excellent transport links with a direct train line into London just 5 minutes’ walk from the School, and Junction 2 of the M40 just a few minutes away.
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