A new opportunity has arisen at The Perse School for a reliable and proactive person to join our Caretaking team as an ‘after hours’ Gate Porter.
Detail
The successful candidate will provide professional and welcoming assistance to visitors while overseeing the security and safety of the school environment, with a strong focus on controlling access to the premises. As the first point of contact for visitors, the Gate Porter ensures that all individuals entering the school are authorised and follow proper procedures.
Key Responsibilities
1. Visitor Management: Greet visitors, monitor arrivals/departures, liaise with staff, and enforce entry protocols.
2. Security: Operate CCTV, monitor entry/exit points, and respond to alarms. Maintain secure premises by locking/unlocking and addressing security breaches.
3. Health & Safety: Ensure safety procedures are followed, raise alarms in emergencies, and assist emergency services.
4. Event Support: Manage parking, assist with external hires, and oversee security for school events.
5. Caretaking Duties: Move furniture/equipment, deliver mail, and maintain clean entrance areas.
Skills & Attributes
1. Strong communication and organisational skills.
2. High attention to detail and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
3. Physically fit for tasks requiring manual handling and prolonged periods of movement.
4. Professional, reliable, and proactive with a “can-do” attitude.
Desirable Qualifications/Experience
1. First Aid or Health & Safety certification.
2. Prior experience in customer-facing or educational environments.
3. Prior experience of dealing with security.
4. Prior experience of lone working.
Terms and Conditions
Hours: Term-time only (35 weeks/year), Monday to Friday, 15:00–22:00 (32.5 hours/week).
Salary: £16,563 per annum, pro rata (based on £24,237 FTE).
The Perse School Cambridge is one of the country’s leading independent co-educational day schools for children aged 3-18.
To apply please visit our website: Work with us - The Perse School Cambridge
Closing date: Friday 4th April at midday but applications will be considered as they are received; The Perse School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closing date.
The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
Safer Recruitment: The Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people.
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