Premises Manager - Park Lane Primary School
Business Manager
Reading, UK
posted 3 weeks ago
Job description
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual who takes pride in their work, enjoys practical tasks and values being part of a supportive school community. The successful candidate will be approachable, hardworking and able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, staff and external contractors - ensuring they are part of our Birkbeck Crew beyond the site.
Working closely with the Premises Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring that the school site is safe, well-maintained and fit for purpose. You will assist with the day-to-day operation of the premises, helping to provide an environment where children can learn and thrive.
Key responsibilities will include:
• Assisting with the security and safeguarding of the school site
• Being a key holder of the school
• Supporting the maintenance, cleanliness and presentation of buildings and grounds
• Carrying out minor repairs and basic DIY tasks
• Assisting with health and safety checks and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and accurate recording
• Supporting the setting up of rooms and facilities for school events and activities
• Monitoring site issues and reporting maintenance requirements - being proactive as well as reactive
• Helping to ensure the school remains a safe, warm (or cool) and welcoming environment for all users
We are looking for someone who:
• Is reliable, trustworthy and conscientious
• Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
• Enjoys working as part of a team but can also work independently too
• Has good practical skills and the ability to undertake basic maintenance tasks
• Has an awareness of health and safety requirements within a school environment
• Can communicate effectively with children and adults
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards
• Organised and forward thinking
In return, we can offer:
• Friendly and supportive colleagues
• A welcoming school community
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• The chance to make a meaningful contribution to the daily life of the school
If you are a practical, motivated individual who would enjoy helping to maintain an environment where children can flourish, we would love to hear from you.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Performance related pay
- 25 days Annual Leave (rising to 28 after 5 years' service) plus bank holiday entitlement (pro-rata for part-time)
- Christmas Concessionary Day (pro-rata for part-time) .
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Kaarp Benefits Scheme
- Effective CPD opportunities
- Collaborative working with other schools
- Excellent ICT facilities
- Opportunities for flexible working
Your Application:
To apply for this vacancy please complete the application form, available to download from the downloads section below, paying particular attention to Section 4 of the form, to indicate how you satisfy the criteria set out in the Person Specification. Completed applications should be sent via e-mail to [email protected]. Alternatively, paper applications are available and should be sent to the school for the attention of Mrs K Saunders, School Business Manager.
The closing date for your application is as stated above however, please note that applications will be considered as soon as they are received. You are therefore invited to apply at your earliest convenience.
References will be requested for those shortlisted only and prior to interview.
Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. CVs will not be accepted.
Birkbeck Primary School is a popular, oversubscribed, growing school with a Nursery. We offer a vibrant, creative workplace committed to consistently improving outcomes for all, with a supportive and friendly community of committed staff, governors and parents. We are located just minutes from Sidcup station and benefit from a pleasant, green site with extensive outdoor spaces. Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged us as a school that continues to be good.
This post is considered to be a customer-facing position; as such it falls within scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers. The school therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the person specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.
The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.
For further information about the school, please visit our website: https://www.birkbeck.bexley.sch.uk/
- Industry
- Other
- Job Sector
- Property
- Job Position
- Assistant Site Manager
- City/Town
- London
- Address
- London, UK
- Post date
- Closing date
- Reference Number
- 9.511047906936E+18
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