Bank Staff - Site / Assistant Caretaker / Lettings - Casual

Edenbridge Primary School, Edenbridge

• Ref:KCC886-2099-219S
• Posted:27/04/2023
• Pay:TPA 2 / NJC 2-4 - £21, 883 - £22,645 pa FTE (Fring
• Start Date:Immediate
• App Close Date:21/07/2023 at 23:00
• Interviews:Ongoing

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Our experienced Head teacher and her supportive senior leadership team are looking for Site Assistant, Assistant Caretaker’s and Lettings Assistant to join their growing team of bank staff to cover on the day sickness, pre-arranged absences and support as and when required. The bank staff team are a casual contract member of the school community that can be contacted to provide support on an ad hoc basis.

The role involves assisting the Caretaker or Site Manager on ensuring the security, safety, warmth and cleanliness of the school premises, including maintenance of the site

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

1. Routine locking and unlocking of school premises and grounds, setting alarms, reporting defects, preventing trespass and unauthorised parking. (No risk to staff, in line with agreed code of practice)
2. Carrying out appropriate fire, safety and emergency procedures in the event of fire, flood, breaking and entering
3. Ensuring that premises, furniture, play areas, drains, boiler house, etc. are clean, tidy and safe
4. Operating the heating plant to provide heating and hot water as required and checking ancillary electrical equipment and controls in the absence of the Caretaker/Site Manager
5. Reporting defects and carrying out minor repairs
6. Understanding, operation and maintenance of complex heating equipment
7. a) Understanding and operation of security equipment
8. b) Dealing with trespassers and unauthorised parking
9. c) Understanding and operation of emergency, fire and safety procedures
10. d) Decisions on application of frost / freezing precautions when appropriate

Information about the school

At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We have increased our PPA offer this year to up to 5 hours for full time teachers, and regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

What we offer you:

· A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community.

· High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new staff.

· Excellent CPD opportunities,

· Annual conferences with keynote speakers.

· Access to professional coaching.

· A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in pupil welfare, SEND and behaviour.

· Termly year group forums to increase collaboration and reduce workload.

· Access to Employee Assistance Programme including free counselling.

· Access to discounted wrap around childcare for staff.

· Free academy-wide social events throughout the year.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Carly Roostan
• Address:6B Gladstone Road, Farnborough, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7EA
• Telephone: 01689238121
• Email: recruitment@thepioneeracademy.co.uk

Documents

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• Assistant Caretaker JD