What you will do in your working day
Reporting to the Bursar, the Facilities Officer will:
* Support and contribute to the aims and spirit of the school
* Carry out professional duties under the reasonable direction of the Bursar or Caretakers
* Attend various insets during the academic year (1 per term) usually on the days leading up to the start of term
* Work positively with other members of the Estates team and all other school employees in general
* Provide cover for other estates personnel when absent, as and when required
* Contribute to the Health & Safety, Safeguarding and General Welfare of the School’s Operational Environment
* Be proficient in IT to be able to integrate into School operations and communications via email, website searching for appropriate tools and resources, and to allow use of on-line learning platforms
Support the School Operations:
The Facilities Officer will work effectively as part of the Administration & Operations Team to ensure the daily activities in term time and throughout the holiday periods run smoothly by:
* Ensuring the security of the premises at all times, assisting with opening and closing the school, operating the security alarms at entry/exit where necessary
* Assisting the teaching staff with the physical set-up of rooms/hall/outside areas where necessary
* Spillage and breakage rapid response including cleaning/disinfecting resulting from pupil illness/accident
* Parking attendance or Gate attendance at school entry/closing times
* Moving heavy or bulky deliveries to appropriate sections of the school
* Setting a good example in terms of personal presentation, attendance & punctuality
The training you will be getting
* Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Standard qualification
* Level 2 Facilities Services Principles
* Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
* Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
Possible progression into full-time employment for the right applicant.