What skills and experience we're looking for
Post holders working to this job description may undertake any of the following main duties and responsibilities:
• Take responsibility for the management and delivery of reactive maintenance tasks.
• Undertake compliance checks as required (e.g. Legionella, fire alarm, emergency lighting, fire doors) and recording evidence on a computerised system.
• Provide day to day supervision to a team of cleaners, ensuring duties are carried out to the highest standards in accordance with cleaning specification.
• Undertake cleaning tasks as appropriate and as required, using specialist equipment as necessary.
• Maintain site security through locking and unlocking the school’s buildings, setting the security alarm and other security systems where applicable.
• Conduct regular security checks, identify security risks and report any security breaches to the Trust Estates Team.
• Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate.
• Safeguard pupils in the event of an incident (lockdown/evacuation).
• Coordinate deliveries, maintain sufficient stock levels of key products in a secure store.
• Undertaking and participating in the organisation and movement of furniture and equipment within the school, or as required across the other schools.
• Maintain and arrange orderly and secure storage of supplies.
• Use all provided equipment and materials in a safe manner, following manufacturer's guidelines where applicable.
• Where maintenance requires a skilled tradesperson, arrange and oversee the repair using the list of Trust pre-approved minor works suppliers. Ensure the works are satisfactorily completed and signed off.
• Undertake record keeping as directed.
• Promote and manage energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Undertake activities to maintain a safe and clean environment, both internally and externally, for example checking the functionality of toilets, litter picking, removal of rubbish bags, clearing autumn leaves, sweeping paths, maintaining safe and clear paths in adverse weather.
• Take responsibility for the management of chemicals within the school in line with COSHH regulations.
• Refill and replace consumables e.g. soap and towels, placing orders for stock as and when required.
• Manage contractors on site, ensuring they follow safe working practices as set out in their RAMS, agreed with the Trust Estates Team.
• Be aware of and report building hazards, rectifying through reactive maintenance where possible.
• Assist in the management and operation of the lettings where applicable.
• Where appropriate maintain school vehicles and carry out occasional driving duties as required by the Trust or the Headteacher.
• Liaison with the school meals service contractors and other suppliers where appropriate.
• Liaise with the Trust Estates Team to manage contractors and projects procured and developed by the Trust as required.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher or the Trust Estates Team.
• Routinely work on a split shift basis.
• Operate relevant ICT packages.
Relevant working conditions
• The nature of the post may regularly involve considerable physical effort, for example manual handling of furniture and equipment.
• There may be some exposure to unpleasant or environmental working conditions or substances.
• Requirement to react to call outs relating to security/weather/building maintenance issues.
• This is an all year round post and there will be a requirement to coordinate annual leave with other employees within the Trust Estates Team to ensure supervision of contractors during the holidays is in place.
Responsibilities for Resources
• Safe and appropriate operation of equipment and use of materials as required.
• Maintain, clean and secure all equipment or materials after use.
• Maintain chemicals in line with COSHH regulations.
• Liaise with the Trust Estates Team and Headteacher regarding site expenditure and request requisitions.
• Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors at all times.
• Supervision of cleaners
• Provide training for new staff members.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
• Promotes high standards of personal professional conduct in accordance with the Trust Employee Code of Conduct.
• Be aware of and comply with Trust Policies and Procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be prepared to provide additional support to the Central Trust or other schools of the Trust if required.
• Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the Trust.
• Participate in training and other learning activities as required.
• Recognise one's own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others.
• Assist in the supervision, training and development of staff.
• Ensure compliance by self and others with all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure safe use by self and others of equipment and materials.
• Establish constructive relationships and communication with contractors and other agencies/professionals
• To be responsible, in conjunction with the Finance team and Headteacher, for the administration and control of appropriate areas of the budget.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required.
• Be proactive in seeking appropriate advice and guidance where required.
• Maintain a flexible attitude towards working hours and duties.
• Treat all users of the school with courtesy and consideration.
Safeguarding:
• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent), and our child protection and health and safety policies.
• Work with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary.
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A welcoming, supportive working environment with a friendly team ethos and the opportunity to be part of Brigshaw Learning Partnership.
• A strong commitment to an investment in your continued professional development.
• The chance to collaborate and learn from colleagues as well as other schools.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children regardless of age, gender, religion or beliefs, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. All adults in our schools have a full and active part to play in protecting our children from harm, and that the child or young person’s welfare is our paramount concern. We ensure that everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate training to recognise, identify and respond to safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people.