Assistant Site Supervisor - Whitefriars School
Whitefriars School, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 5RQ7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 August 2024 at 3pm
Date listed
17 July 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36hrs, 52 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 28,893 - 30,858
What skills and experience we're looking for
JOB PURPOSE
To ensure the cleanliness, safety, and security of the school premises, providing an optimal environment for both students and staff, as well as visitors and stakeholders, including hirers.
The Site Assistant Manager will work on a rotating shift pattern, covering early mornings, afternoons and evenings necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the premises. Additionally, evening and weekend coverage may be required to supervise lettings and events, ensuring they run seamlessly. Flexibility in working hours is crucial to accommodate the diverse needs of the school community and scheduled activities
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To Support the Site Manager with all aspects of premises management of the School, ensuring that security, maintenance, cleaning standards and emergency responses are prioritised and dealt with accordingly.
- To maintain the security of the school premises by locking and unlocking entrances and exits as required, securing the building using the alarm system and reporting any potential security breaches.
- To take a proactive approach to identifying repairs and renewals daily, taking immediate action where appropriate and reporting appropriate information to the Site Manager where further action may be required.
- To provide access to the school site out of school hours as requested.
- To operate safe working systems for lighting, heating, ventilation and hot water ensuring the correct use of facilities, plant and equipment at all times.
- To monitor consumption of gas, electricity and water through regular meter readings
- To carry out general porterage duties including regular setting up of Assemblies and the Dining Hall and movement of furniture and a variety of equipment within the School.
- To undertake daily agreed cleaning duties and ad hoc duties, including graffiti removal, litter picking, and assembly of waste for collection.
- To deal with problems, unexpected situations and emergencies
- To ensure that cleaning equipment is properly maintained and in good working order.
- To ensure adequate supplies of domestic consumables are in all classrooms and toilets.
- To carry out rubbish removal as necessary and ensure bins are kept clean and tidy.
- To work collaboratively with cleaning staff to ensure the smooth running and delivery of cleaning services.
- To take reasonable action to keep drains, downpipes, waste pipes, etc, clean and clear of minor blockages that are visible.
- To report any need for repair or maintenance work to the Site manager.
- To carry out regular health and safety checks relating to the site, noting any hazards around the School including damage to playground equipment, and potential unsafe practices and report any issues to the Site Manager.
- To undertake light gardening duties and ensure school buildings, entrance areas and playgrounds are free from rubbish/leaves.
- To undertake basic record keeping as required.
- To welcome contractors on site and ensure that safeguarding procedures for visitors are followed on every occasion.
- To liaise with Site Manager about the school’s requirements of contractors ensuring minimum disruption to the smooth running of the School and reporting any issues at the first opportunity.
- To be aware of, and comply with, policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
- To use ‘handyperson’ skills, including the use of power tools to carry out duties, which may include minor repairs to furniture and fixtures and decorating tasks.
- To ensure that entrances, paths and car parks are accessible and clear of obstructions including gritting where snow or ice are present.
- To clean an agreed area of the school and additional cleaning tasks during the school holidays including floors and communal areas.
- Undertake minor repairs, improvements, and decoration of the school site.
- To carry out the duties in the most effective, efficient and economical manner available.
OTHER SPECIFIC DUTIES
CLEANING
- To undertake emergency cleaning duties/activities e.g. spillages (including bodily fluids)
- To be proactive in monitoring and maintaining excellent cleaning standards throughout the school and reporting any issues to the Site Manager
- To ensure and supervise the safe storage of all cleaning and COSHH materials.
- To ensure that cleaning machinery is operated within manufacturer instructions
- To monitor adequate stock of appropriate materials and equipment in liaison with the site manager
LETTINGS
The school premises may be used during evenings and weekends for school activities and by outside hirers. The post holder will be expected to have overall responsibility for the supervision of the school premises during hire, including:
- To lock and unlock the premises at agreed times
- To ensure users comply with Terms and Conditions for Hirers
- To carry out security checks, including the site perimeter and frequent patrols of the School`s grounds
- To operate fire and security systems and procedures
- To ensure the security and safe storage of equipment, apparatus and school property
- To respond to emergencies affecting the school premises
- To report relevant information to the Facilities and Lettings Lead
- To report any booking issues to the Facilities and Lettings Lead
GENERAL
- To support the ethos and values of the School by treating pupils, parents, staff, visitors and contractors with care, consideration and courtesy.
- To carry out duties in a polite, efficient and cheerful manner, building and maintaining appropriate professional relationships with pupils, colleagues and other stakeholders.
- To maintain a highly visible, friendly and approachable presence during lettings, at the start and end of the school day and at open events to assist public relations, help ensure safety and encourage responsible behaviour.
- To read and implement Federation Policies
- To play an active role in the life of the School.
- To be willing to undertake training at the appropriate level.
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the work to be undertaken, commensurate with the grade. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the post holder will carry out. This job description may be amended at any time in consultation with the post holder.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
The postholder is line managed by the Site Manager
What the school offers its staff
We are proud to be a unique and exceptional oversubscribed all-through school with over 1500 children from Nursery toSixthForm.
Our mission is to provide an exceptional educational experience for our students, staff and families. Thus, fostering ambitious, highly skilled and educated positive citizens for our community. What makes us special is how we work as a unified community in pursuit of this mission.
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff (including supply staff), volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.
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About Whitefriars School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1484 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Whitefriars School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@whitefriars.harrow.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02084272080
In September 2015 we opened our brand new secondary section. In March 2024, our school was judged by OFSTED as Outstanding for Nursery and Reception (EYFS) , with Good in all other areas including Sixth Form.
Heathland Whitefriars Federation is a multi-academy trust comprising Heathland and Whitefriars Schools in Harrow. Our Federation of two schools is underpinned by a values-based ethos that helps everyone work together cooperatively and with mutual respect. Our pupils make rapid progress in an environment of love and care where expectations are high, values are positive, forgiveness is abundant and children are treasured. We absolutely believe that anyone can learn anything and the growth mindset underpins everything we do.
Arranging a visit to Whitefriars School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@whitefriars.harrow.sch.uk.
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