Site Services Officer
Joseph Clarke School, London, E4 9PP5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as all satisfactory Safer Recruitment Checks are received
Closing date
30 August 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
6 August 2024
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £30,033.00 Annually (FTE) Fixed Term - 3 months Actual Salary £7,508
Site Services Officer job summary
Core Purpose:
The emphasis of the role of Site Services Officer (SSO) will be to contribute to the daily running of the school by maintaining an effective, safe and pleasant working environment. Specifically, the SSO will be required to assist in keeping the school site clean, safe and in good repair by:
- escorting contractors for building, plant and other services.
- assisting with minor repairs, maintenance, safety, security and site development.
- taking minor operational decisions within the framework of existing guidelines.
- covering for other Site Service Staff during absences (leave, sickness etc.).
- working closely with staff at all levels within the school
Corporate Responsibilities:
To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way that reflects the vision and values of the Trust.
- To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Child Protection, Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
- To uphold our commitment to safeguarding and to promote the wellbeing of children.
- To contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
- To comply with all reasonable management requests.
Key responsibilities:
- Carrying out those practical aspects of upkeep and development of the site as directed by the Head of Site Services/Senior Site Services Officer. Liaison with staff in response to their requests for site repairs and with suppliers and contractors concerning goods or services ordered.
- To maintain staff relations by respecting the confidential nature of the work and the rights of all Whitefield employees.
- As a key holder, to assist with the locking and securing of the school buildings.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Assist in carrying out daily checks as scheduled by the Head of Site Services / Senior Site Services Officer in order to effectively maintain the school in a functional state and in good all-round repair.
- To ensure access to school buildings is kept open by removing seasonal obstructions (snow, leaves etc.) and ensuring adequate frost and weather protection is in operation to maintain adequate access and building protection.
To effectively and methodically carry out routine daily tasks to ensure school hygiene and compliance is maintained to the highest possible standards which will include:- Emptying and disposing of waste material including general and sanitary items in designated areas in accordance with current instructions.
- Cleaning and sweeping of internal and external areas.
- Mopping up of spillages.
- Ensuring that safety instructions as issued are complied with in accordance with school policies.
- To provide a porterage and delivery service to and from the reception area and around the school site generally. To deliver classroom hygiene supplies as necessary.
- To assist in the monitoring of works carried out by all contractors as notified by the Head of Site Services / Senior Site Services Officer, ensuring that the school is properly maintained. Direction of contractors to relevant work areas, and communicating school requirements as necessary.
- To ensure that they are aware of, trained in, and comply with relevant Health and Safety requirements, legislation, regulations and codes of practice, and local H & S policy guidelines.
- To ensure the timely and effective reporting of any dangerous practice being carried out by contractors, and wherever it can safely be achieved, to stop such practice immediately.
- To assist in the responsibility of the school and site security, including:
Routine and non-routine activation/deactivation of alarm systems as appropriate;
Being a key holder for afterhours emergencies;
Within accepted school guidelines, prevent unauthorised visitors/trespassers and unauthorised parking on school premises.
- To carry out general site maintenance from the school ‘Maintenance Requests’ portal, grounds maintenance, some emergency cleaning duties as required, including safely mopping and disposing of spillage’s including clinical waste, fluids and other offensive matter from designated areas. To empty clinical waste bins and dispose of same in appropriate containers. Also erecting shelves and notice boards, decorating rooms, clearing drains, unblocking toilets etc.
- To cover the Senior Site Services Officer role and support the Head of Site Services during any absence (WSC Only).
- Issuing instructions to contractors where emergency and non-emergency repairs are necessary and informing Head of Site Services / Senior Site Services Officer as soon as able. Ensuring that any oral orders placed are properly recorded in accordance with the school’s procedures.
- Any other duties of as instructed, commensurate with grade and position within the school, which will include sharing after hours working with other site service staff.
- Routine checking and organising of the Maintenance Request system and carry out satisfactory repairs or contacting appropriate contractors.
Notes:
This document is an overview of the role. The responsibilities will include but will not be limited to those listed above and it is anticipated that the role will evolve over time and as such the duties may change.
This document does not form part of the contract of employment.
This post will have contact with children and young adults and as such a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required as a condition of employment.
Flourish Learning Trust is uncompromising in its commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
The Trust is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit, ensuring best practice in our recruitment process is essential to our commitment.
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Joseph Clarke School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 18
- School size
- 105 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Joseph Clarke School website (opens in new tab)
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