Part Time Site Assistant
OVERVIEW
We are seeking to appoint an energetic and enthusiastic Site Assistant to join a supportive, caring, and professional team. The successful candidate will have some experience of, or ability to learn about, taking care of buildings and grounds and basic maintenance, and DIY, and will assist the Site Manager.
We invite applications from people aspiring to achieve high standards of excellence, who love children and would enjoy working in a happy and fulfilling environment.
Behind the school lie six acres of grounds and playing fields. It is a place that allows the children to stretch their legs as well as their minds, and balance mental concentration with physical freedom.
Hours, Salary & Benefits:
Hours: This is a part-time position, with hours and holidays to be mutually agreed.
Salary: Competitive salary available dependent on experience and qualifications
Benefits:
- Pension contribution 5%
- EV scheme with Octopus Energy
- Cycle to work scheme and shopping discounts
- Means tested staff discount
- Complementary lunch
- Pro rota holiday + bank holidays per annum
- Access to the group’s counselling scheme
- Personal accident at work cover
- Access to fully funded apprenticeships, up to L7
The post holder reports to the Site Manager and is ultimately responsible to the Head and the School Business Manager.
To assist the Site Manager with the regular maintenance of all aspects of the school premises and other general duties.
Main Responsibilities and Tasks
- Locking and/ or unlocking the school as arranged.
- Checking for damage or other security concerns throughout the day.
- Upkeep and general care of the school.
- Ensure that rubbish is stored appropriately.
- Replenishment of toilet stock.
- General maintenance and minor repair work as directed.
- General porterage duties and moving of furniture.
- Assisting teaching staff with appropriate tasks as requested.
- Setting up and clearing the hall for lunch and functions/events.
- Receiving, checking and storage of deliveries.
- Ensure that fire escape routes are kept clear.
- Assist Site Manager to complete weekly compliance checks including the fire alarm.
- Keep all hard surfaces free of ice to ensure they are safe.
- Ensure that all lights, heating and electrical sockets are working effectively.
- Monitoring and setting of heating controls and boilers.
- Be aware of the location of all stopcocks, gas and electricity meters.
- Any other reasonable tasks required by the Headteacher, School Business Manager or Site Manager.
Person Specification
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- Experience in taking care of buildings/premises (desirable but not essential)
- DIY and maintenance skills (desirable)
- Use of cleaning equipment (desirable)
Skills, abilities & disposition
- Ability to carry out general repairs
- Good general level of fitness and be able to lift and carry
- Be able to interact with children in a positive way
- Be able to develop and maintain good professional relationships and contribute positively to all aspects of School life
- Ability to set high standards and to be a positive role model for staff and pupils
- Good communication skills
- Organisational and time management skills
- Professionalism in all areas such as punctuality, work ethic, honesty and collaboration
- Commitment to the safety and welfare of all pupils
- A ‘can-do’ attitude and willingness to work hard to get things done
- Strong teamwork skills
- Commitment to diversity and inclusion
- Personal warmth, good rapport with pupils, colleagues, and parents
- Appropriate levels of personal presentation
- An understanding of, and commitment to, the School’s ethos
- Good sense of humour and the flexibility and willingness to be involved in School life
Please see full details in candidate pack.
Candidate Pack
Application Form
Location
St David’s Prep
Justin Hall,
Beckenham Road,
Kent,
BR4 0QS
Deadline and how to apply
Applicants should apply using the Application Form and email this to hr@wishford.co.uk
St David’s Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Candidates must be prepared to undergo appropriate pre-appointment child protection screening.
Wishford schools are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Appointments will be made solely on merit and will be made without regard to age, disability, gender, nationality, race, colour, ethnicity, or religion.
