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  • Closing date

    6 June 2022 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    25 April 2022

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,419

Additional allowances

+ Additional Hours (Approximately 100 per annum)
+ Lettings (by agreement)

Site Controller job summary

Bearwood Primary School requires a motivated, organised and experienced Site Controller with excellent communication skills to fully undertake, lead and manage all premises issues ensuring our school site is maintained to a high standard at all times.

The successful candidate will have excellent up to date knowledge of health and safety procedures and legislation. They will assist the School Business Manager in taking responsibility for the management of the school buildings and grounds as well as being responsible for the day to day maintenance and practical caretaking tasks. The successful candidate will also help to ensure that the school complies with all aspects of health and safety policy and procedures, so that children are able to learn in a safe, secure and high quality learning environment.

We are looking for someone who:
• Is responsible for day to day maintenance of the sites including security, locking and unlocking, and management of the alarm system and mechanical services
• Is the primary key holder for the site and responds to emergencies and call outs
• Undertakes repairs and maintenance of the site undertaking minor repairs and construction projects
• Follows daily checks to ensure the site and grounds are maintained to a high standard
• Ensures that the school complies with health and safety regulations and legislation
• Manages the appropriate statutory testing of all the heating, lighting and mechanical systems, and fire alarms
• Liaises with external contractors and assists with the management of site projects
• Is able to operate machinery to include grounds maintenance and access equipment
• Is responsible for managing the cleaning team
• Can provide regular reports and updates to the Headteacher, School Business Manager and Governors on maintenance issues

The successful candidate should have:
• Understanding of building maintenance including statutory testing and the ability to carry out minor repairs
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and numeracy skills
• Ability to use IT to support the work undertaken
• Ability to work as a member of a team and to work well with staff, parents and contractors
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks
• Ability to use own initiative and work unsupervised

We can offer:
• A supportive, friendly and dedicated team
• A positive working environment
• Happy, friendly children
• Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development

Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact our School Business Manager, Lynne Amor, at personnel@bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk to arrange.

Application for this post is via a fully completed application form.

The governors of our school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS.

Closing date: 12 Noon, Monday 6th June

Interviews: Friday 10th June

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS Disclosure Procedures.

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About Bearwood Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
299 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
0118 978 4628

Bearwood Primary School was originally built in 1847. Its history is linked with the Walter family of Bearwood House (now Reddam House). We have a well-equipped and resourced building, spacious grounds and a dedicated, knowledgeable and hardworking team of staff whose aim is to do the best for each child.

We are a maintained local authority school, with a one and a half form entry of currently 302 children from Foundation Stage (age 3) right through to Year 6 (age 11). We are a GOOD school on our journey to becoming Outstanding.

We aim to be an outstanding, values based school at the heart of our culturally diverse community striving for excellence enabling our children to be independent learners and to achieve their highest potential in all areas of the curriculum. Everyone is a learner and every experience is a learning opportunity.

Arranging a visit to Bearwood Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@bearwood-pri.wokingham.sch.uk.

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