Premises Assistant
Bessemer Grange Primary School, London, SE5 8HPThis job expired on 25 May 2022 – see similar jobs
Closing date
25 May 2022 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 May 2022
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 2 (SCP 1-4)
Premises Assistant job summary
Main duties and responsibilities are indicated here. Other duties of an appropriate level and nature will also be required.
Under the direction of the Premises Officer, ensuring all school buildings and grounds are cleaned to agreed standards and specifications, including:
• Assisting in the supervision of the school cleaning staff, instructing cleaners in the safe operation of equipment/machinery/chemicals, ensuring cleaners are aware of and adhere to health and safety regulations. Alternatively, where appropriate, the Premises Assistant may be required to assist in monitoring the provision of services by an appointed cleaning contractor in accordance with agreed procedures
• Personally undertaking agreed cleaning tasks not included in the school's cleaning specification
• Assisting in the maintenance of a litter free environment in accordance with the Code of Practice
• Arranging for emergency cleaning and removal of graffiti
Assisting in ensuring the maintenance of all school buildings, grounds and utilities and ensuring that any repairs are properly and promptly carried out, including:
• Personally undertaking basic minor repairs and maintenance tasks which are within the postholder's competence and identified as such within the maintenance specification, arranging for other repairs to be carried out under the building maintenance contract, organising emergency response to vandalism
• In liaison with the Administrative Officer, reporting on, arranging and overseeing any alterations, redecoration, building and maintenance works and specialised repair work
• Ensuring maintenance of the heating systems, ensuring adequate fuel levels are maintained and that frost protection is provided as required
• Checking that the premises are at the correct temperature at designated times and that adequate hot water is available, monitoring and taking appropriate action where necessary
• Replacing fluorescent tubes, starters, diffusers, light bulbs and shades
• Maintaining a location plan of all turn valves or switches for utilities, ensuring clear access and good working order
• Ensuring drains and gullies are free flowing and clean
• Preventing unauthorised/unsafe parking on the school site
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.
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About Bessemer Grange Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 558 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@bessemergrange.southwark.sch.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services check (DBS), evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.
All of the above checks must have been completed before the start of employment.
The School is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, social status, or disability.
If you would like to know more please come and visit us.
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