Buildings Supervisor

Brunswick Community Primary School, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S13 7RB

4 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 April 2024

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week, Mon to Fri, worked as a split shift
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: Grade 4 SCP 7-12

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors of Brunswick Community Primary School are looking for a Buildings Supervisor to join our current staff team. The post is to start as soon as possible. The hours of work will be 37 hours per week for 52 weeks per year, the days of work are Monday to Friday worked as a split shift. The school does have a residential property available if the successful applicant wishes to be a resident Buildings Supervisor, this can be discussed at the interview stage.

Role and Responsibilities: ·

Be responsible for unlocking/locking school premises during school hours and activating/deactivating security alarm systems as required.
Undertake and record regular checks on play equipment, water testing, light testing alarm systems, ladders, and fire extinguishers using on-site Maintenance Record Books and report any problems arising on-site.
Identify and report building, furniture, or fitting deficiencies to the Bursar / Head Teacher and undertake any remedial action. This may involve reporting emergency repairs to the appropriate person(s)
Undertake a range of handyperson duties (i.e. those not requiring a qualified craftsperson) as directed by the School Business Manager / Head Teacher, that contribute to the maintenance of the school premises (e.g. remedial works, repairs to fittings and small-scale improvements, repairs to taps and cisterns, fitting shelves/ notice boards, etc).
Liaise with contractors when they perform repairs/maintenance on the school premises.
Take meter readings, including Gas and Electrical where required.
Be responsible for general tidiness and safety of outside areas; Keep drains clear of obstructions.
Always ensure safe pedestrian access, including keeping paths and entrances clear of leaves and moss and gritting and snow clearing during severe weather.
Maintain staff and pupil toilet facilities ensuring they are in working order. Deal with blocked toilets and blocked drains.
Set out/put away furniture for school events/breakfast clubs etc and undertake general porterage as required by the School Business Manager / Head Teacher.
To assist the School Business Manager in monitoring and implementing controls for relevant budget headings.
Undertake pool maintenance & monitoring

Applicants should have a good level of written and spoken English, enjoy working with children, have a positive and caring attitude, be reliable, flexible and committed to supportive teamwork.

What the school offers its staff

Brunswick is a large, thriving community primary school. The school and the community are fully invested in the education of pupils. For our pupils and families, the school is a special place, where there are opportunities to grow and discover new interests. The school has a diverse curriculum which is ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).

At Brunswick Community Primary School we believe in the concept of lifelong learning and the idea that both adults and children learn new things everyday. We maintain that learning should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for everyone. Through our teaching we equip children with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to be able to make informed choices about the important things in their lives. Through appropriate teaching and learning experiences children lead happy and rewarding lives

Further details about the role

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please telephone the school to arrange this.

For an Application Pack please E-mail recruitment@brunswick.sheffield.sch.uk to which completed applications should be returned.

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.