Security Patrol Officer
Alcester Grammar School, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 5ED5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP subject to recruitment checks
Closing date
8 July 2024 at 5pm
Date listed
18 June 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £11,832.00 Annually (Actual) Actual Pay: £9,832.22 p.a. (if 16 hours) AGS Pay Scale B.03 to B.04, plus unsocial hours payment minimum £2,000 p.a. Local Government Pension Scheme where school contributes 22.6% x actual salary
Security Patrol Officer job summary
Security Patrol Officer
Monday to Thursday 5.45pm to 9.45pm x 52 weeks per year
16 hours a week, more hours available if wanted for a suitable candidate
The Security Patrol Officer is responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for students and staff by patrolling and monitoring the premises.
The role includes key holding responsibilities, ensuring the security of the school buildings and grounds, especially during school lettings and out-of-hours activities.
Actual Pay: £9,832.22 p.a. (if 16 hours) plus unsocial hours payment minimum £2,000 p.a. Total £11,832.22 p.a.
AGS Pay Scale B.03 to B.04.
Local Government Pension Scheme where school contributes 22.6% x actual salary
Key Holder responsibilities
Secure and alarm buildings
Respond to alarms and incidents out of hours
Patrol Duties
Conduct regular patrols of the school premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure the security of doors, windows, and gates
Monitor arrival & departure of out of hours visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain the security of premises
Lettings
Oversee the security aspects of school lettings and events, including opening and closing of the school facilities for external clients
Assist in the coordination of lettings schedules in collaboration with the school lettings administration staff
Answer simple site related queries politely and refer to others, where necessary.
Setting up letting equipment prior to the start of sessions, and putting it away afterwards.
School Events
Lifting, moving and handling equipment, as required.
Provide emergency First Aid cover and act as the Fire Warden on site
Working with Others
Answer simple queries politely and refer to others, where necessary
Receive visitors, lettings, workmen and contractors in a courteous manner, to promote a positive image of the school site
Report any repair & maintenance or Health & Safety issues on the Site Helpdesk.
Duties for All
To follow school procedures for signing in/out of the school site
To maintain high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare at work and take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others.
Participate in training, other learning activities and performance development (including annual performance appraisal), as required.
Be aware of and comply with policies & procedures relating to child protection, equal opportunities, health & safety, security, confidentiality and data protection. Report all concerns to the appropriate person.
The active proportion of and commitment to best practice in equality, diversity & inclusion.
Contribute to the overall ethos, working, aims of Alcester Grammar School.
Any other duties commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, grade of the post
Qualifications
First Aid Qualification, or commitment to obtaining one once in post
Experience
Previous experience in a security role
Experience as a key holder with responsibility for opening and closing facilities
Skills & Knowledge
Knowledge of security operations and procedures
Good awareness of health and safety protocols
Ability to lift and move heavy furniture & equipment
IT literacy, basic computer skills to log repairs & maintenance issues on the site helpdesk
Personal Qualities
Willingness to work evenings (essential)
Ability to handle typical and crisis situations efficiently and effectively
Ability to communicate verbally effectively with people of all ages
Able & willing to work unsupervised
Trustworthy, honest, reliable and a good time keeper
Good observational skills and attention to detail
Please take a look at the recruitment pack below for more information.
Closing date: 28th June 2024, 5pm
Interview date: TBC
We reserve the right to interview early for this vacancy. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Alcester Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Alcester Grammar School is committed to developing a culture of inclusion in our school for the benefit of all staff, pupils and governors. We believe that all staff should thrive irrespective of race, religious beliefs, disability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation. We recognise and respect values and differences and we work to remove any barriers which inhibit the development of people, including recruitment and retention.
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.
Applying for the job
Using the application form
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
About Alcester Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1323 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Alcester Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
A unique and happy school, where you can indulge your creativity, refine your skills, and enjoy an atmosphere that respects your professional autonomy. With delightful students, grateful parents and supportive colleagues, teaching doesn't get much better than this.
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