What skills and experience we're looking for
§ Basic training in one or more of the following; plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same). Qualified to operate and manage a swimming pool (where applicable).
§ ONC, OND, Ordinary City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications in relevant areas, recognised time served in building trade or apprenticeship or appropriate experience
§ Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in relation to the post
§ Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions.
§ Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures
§ Knowledge of supervisory skills Basic understanding of school budgeting Knowledge and understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards
§ Knowledge of the organisation and administration, aims and objectives of the school.
§ Knowledge of energy conservation measures
§ Considerable DIY experience at the level of minor maintenance.
§ Experience of overseeing other works ie contractors, cleaners etc, experience of undertaking responsibility for the care and maintenance of premises.
§ Considerable relevant experience preferably in a school environment.
§ Experience in building industry.
§ Experience of administrative tasks and record keeping
§ Skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry/joinery, painting and glazing to competent DIY standard.
§ Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks required
§ Ability to monitor and report on structural faults/repairs.
§ Ability to monitor and order stocks of materials.
§ Ability to manage the premises budget
§ Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis, ability to deal with emergencies occurring outside normal working hours following appropriate procedures
§ Ability to organise tenders and report to Governing Body.
§ Ability to draw up and implement strategic plans and outline specifications
§ Ability to communicate and liaise effectively with persons at all levels
§ Ability to manage staff and programmes of work and ability to organise one’s own tasks with minimum supervision and to set and work to agreed targets
§ Ability to drive, having own transport
§ Ability to undertake annual testing of electrical equipment
§ Motivated to work with children & young people.
§ Ability to form & monitor appropriate relationship & personal boundaries with children & young people.
§ Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours.
§ Appropriate attitudes to use of authority & maintaining discipline.
§ The postholder may be required to work outside of normal school hours on occasion, with due notice.
§ All postholders will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Individuals on the children’s barred list (and adults barred list where relevant) should not apply.
An understanding of the principles of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2015 and a commitment to ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of all children.
What the school offers its staff
• A vibrant, friendly, positive, and enthusiastic learning community where everyone's successes are celebrated.
• An inclusive, values-based ethos that nurtures every child’s potential.
• A supportive and stimulating environment where children are well behaved and keen to learn.
• Commitment to continued improvement and further development.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.