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Facilities Assistant - Full-time

Weald of Kent Grammar School, Tonbridge

  • Ref:KCC886-4046-471S
  • Posted:14/01/2020
  • Pay:Kent Range 4
  • Start Date:Immediate
  • App Close Date:28/01/2020 at 12:00
  • Interviews:To be confirmed

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The Facilities Team forms part of the broader support function within the School.  Its purpose is to provide a professional, efficient and cost effective facilities management service, across two sites, which underpins and supports student learning and well-being and seeks to provide a safe environment which is conducive to learning.  The team is made up of a Facilities Manager, three full time Facilities Assistants and one additional part time Assistant.

The Facilities Assistant will undertake a range of facilities related duties to assist the smooth running of the School operations including ensuring the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards including less obvious areas to the agreed standard; assisting with customer services including reasonable practical help. To keep abreast of developments in your area of responsibility, to think creatively and constructively to ensure that the job is done in the most effective and time efficient way.

 

We are committed to staff development and offer the opportunity for excellent professional development in order to prepare for future career progression.

For more information about this post or to arrange a visit prior to applying please contact Human Resources, HR@wealdgs.org. Further details are available on our website, www.wealdgs.org.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An Enhanced DBS check will be carried out for the successful candidate.

Appointments may be made where a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date.

Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 2JP (01732 373500)

Information about the school

Weald of Kent is a selective Girls’ Grammar School for 11-18 year olds with a roll of approximately 2000 students including our co-educational Sixth Form. The school is one of the highest performing schools in the country. We aspire to excel at everything we do. Owing to our continued success were thrilled to have been given permission by the Secretary of State to expand and mirror what we deliver at our Tonbridge campus in a campus at Sevenoaks, which opened in September 2017. In addition to the exciting new facilities, we have also invested in our Tonbridge campus which now has a state of the art Sports Hall and university style Sixth Form Study Centre. A new science block and new English classrooms have been built this year. Both campuses are situated in beautiful rural settings with far reaching views across the Garden of England with excellent transport links.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Human Resources
  • Address:Tudeley Lane, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JP
  • Telephone: 01732373500
  • Email: hr@wealdgs.org

Fax: 01732373500

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.