Fixed term maternity cover
About Mill Water School
Mill Water is part of the Special Partnership Trust, an extraordinary education Trust who are redefining Special Educational Needs in the Southwest. Our mission is clear: to be a force for good in SEN and make a positive difference to people's lives. We challenge conventions, pioneer excellence, and work tirelessly to create better tomorrows for our young people and their families.
Mill Water School is an all-age special school for pupils with severe and complex learning difficulties, including Autism, located in the grounds of Bicton College. Our beautiful, rural surroundings provide unrivalled opportunities for outdoor learning.
From EYFS through to Post 16, our pupils access a bespoke learning and communication package to challenge their education progress, working in partnership with multi-agency professionals and families.
We are looking for someone who will ensure the school site is a safe environment for pupils, employees, visitors and contractors. The successful candidate will report to the School Business Manager and work closely with the leadership team to help manage the school site. Duties will include managing health and safety, general maintenance of the building and grounds, project management of specific work involving liaising with contractors, general security and some cleaning when necessary. As a key holder for the site, there may be a rare need to work unsocial hours. It is essential the successful candidate is competent in undertaking regular safety checks and risk assessments on the premises. You will need to be able to drive and have a clean driving license as we have a fleet of school vehicles.
The role includes various aspects of premises management making it an interesting and dynamic job.
We are looking for a candidate who ideally:
1. Has previous caretaking or site maintenance experience, as you will be expected to demonstrate an ability to carry out minor repairs & testing as well as write and monitor risk assessments and other H&S documents.
2. Is comfortable working independently and on their own initiative and can develop and build a good relationship with our pupils, staff and partners.
3. Will be well organised, practical, enthusiastic and reliable; adaptive, patient and a great team player and communicator.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted and application is via the official form only. We will not be providing feedback for applications which are not shortlisted.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires a DBS disclosure. This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English. Shortlisted candidates may be subject to online checks.
Special Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
If you would like to know more about this opportunity or would like an application form, please contact Paula Harris on 01395 568890 or. Your completed application form should be returned to .