Handyman and Grounds Person (based at Priory in Thurston)
Priory School, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BHThis job expired on 13 October 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 October 2023 at 9am
Date listed
27 September 2023
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- No, visa sponsorship not available
Working pattern
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £23,893.00 - £26,421.00 Annually (FTE) SENDAT Support Staff Pay Scale SP6-10
Handyman and Grounds Person (based at Priory in Thurston) job summary
Are you someone who straightens a crooked picture as they walk past it? Do you want to help provide a well cared for school for children with Special Needs? This role would be ideally suited to someone with an eye for detail, who is able to put up a shelf, change a washer and paint a meeting room. An understanding of basic Health and Safety compliance measures would also be useful. If you take pride in your work and keeping a property spick and span, this could be your ideal job.
POST: Handyman and Grounds Person
START DATE: As soon as possible
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
WORKING ARRANGEMENTS: Hours and days flexible to suit individual requirements - up to 37 hours per week/52 weeks per year
SALARY: SENDAT Support Staff Pay Scale SP6-10
£23,893 to 26,421 FTE (full time equivalent)
£12.38 to £13.69 per hour
LOCATION: School Lane, Thurston, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3RY
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a competent and practical person, who is self-motivated and ‘hands on’ to join Priory SENDAT at Thurston.
To undertake routine day-to-day maintenance tasks and provide assistance in completing more complex buildings maintenance and development projects.
To undertake routine site maintenance work; Plan, organise and complete a range of tasks including (but not limited to):
• Minor repairs to furniture and fixtures and minor decorating tasks:
• Assembly and fitting of shelves, cupboards and other fixtures and fittings
• Plumbing / heating / electrical basic maintenance and routine checks
Keep the whole site safe and accessible e.g. snow clearance, distribution of salt/grit, keep external areas and paths on the school site tidy and litter free.
Fetch and carry equipment, furniture and materials as requested;
Ensure that doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use;
Open up the building in the morning and lock it at the end of the day;
To ensure a clean, well-maintained and pleasant working environment in order to facilitate the effective use of the academy by those staff and students who occupy it. To maintain the highest possible standard of hygieneand cleanliness in order to minimise health risks to students, staff and visitors.
As part of the SENDAT, we offer:
- Employee benefits including pensions, healthcare cash plan and cycle2work scheme
- A wide range of professional development opportunities
- A supportive working environment
If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application, you are welcome to contact Dale Collins, Estates & Facilities Manager
- Tel: 01284 658950
- Email dale.collins@sendat.academy
Closing date: 09:00am on Monday 16th October 2023
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for relevant posts.
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About Priory School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 19
- School size
- 215 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Priory School website (opens in new tab)
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