Job Description

37 Hours / 52 Weeks per year

Hours are variable between 6am and 6.30pm on a rota basis

Monday to Friday

30 minutes un-paid lunch per day

26 days holiday

Method of Application

1. CV's will not be accepted so please apply via our recruitment site, My New Term following this link; https://mynewterm.com/jobs/142405/EDV-2024-DNA-80549

2. The statement in your application should focus on:

Candidate's previous experience which will help in successfully undertaking the role.

Personal skills to benefit the learning by students at the David Nieper Academy.

3. For any queries or if you would like to visit, please email mbarnes@christopherniepereducation.org

4. The academy operates a NO SMOKING policy on site.

5. Interviews - Candidates invited to interview will:

(a) Have the opportunity to tour the academy

(b) Complete a written task

(c) Have a formal individual interview with the selection panel.

An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful candidates that are offered a position within our Academy. If you are successful at the interview stage and you have accepted our offer of employment, then a DBS check will be started. If you subsequently withdraw from the position after accepting our employment offer, then you may be required to pay for the DBS check charge.

To provide efficient and effective support to the Site Team at David Nieper Academy including ensuring that the cleaning, security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas (including some grounds work/maintenance) are maintained in accordance with the required standards set by the academy.

To support in ensuring that the building and grounds are secure each day.

To provide support for the Cleaning Team.

The post holder will work alongside our current site and cleaning team and will be trained and supported to develop in all aspects of site support in an education setting. This role will allow for greater capacity of the site team to support across the Trust and may involve some working in other Trust schools.

Security and Safety

To work alongside the site team to ensure a safe and secure workplace.

To work alongside the site team to ensure that all health and safety regulations in respect of the building and workforce are complied with and appropriate action is taken.

To assist in maintaining the security of the premises (buildings and grounds)

To assist with fire evacuation procedures.

To work alongside the site team to ensure that the building is safe and secure at the end of the day with all windows closed and doors and external gates locked.

To assist with locking and unlocking

Maintenance and Cleaning

To support in ensuring that the academy building, and site is clean and inviting. Working with and assisting cleaners where necessary.

To support staff, pupils and visitors as required with regard to maintenance and cleaning as required.

To arrange to clear blockages, remove foreign matter from sinks, toilets, drains, and clean up spillages as required.

To support with any minor maintenance issues for example a burst or leaking water pipe

To remove spillages and resultant stains from floors and other surfaces.

To maintain lighting replacement where necessary with minor parts such as tubes, bulbs, fuses, starters.

To ensure that gullies, drains etc. are kept free from debris and that the academy building and grounds are litter free. Litter bins are to be emptied and the contents disposed of on a daily basis.

To be responsible with the site team for ensuring clear and safe pedestrian access to the school particularly in adverse weather conditions (e.g. snow clearing, gritting).

To dispose of waste material in a safe, hygienic manner ensuring that it is available for collection as required.

Temporary making good of colour wash e.g. when cabinets are moved. Making good paint work e.g. touching up scratch damage.

To undertake repairs, projects, and redecoration tasks as appropriate.

To support in the maintenance of fixtures and fittings. Including minor repairs as a temporary measure.

Grounds work / maintenance

To support in the upkeep and general tidiness of the grounds including grass and hedge cutting and weed management.

Resources

To undertake moving deliveries, setting up and clearing away furniture.

To assist with the control of provision of toiletry items including requisition, storage, and distribution

To report emergencies in the case of faults with gas, electric and water supply in line with academy policy

To attend to, where necessary, personnel visiting the site such as contractors, representatives of utilities (gas, electric)

To assist in whole academy activities e.g. Shows, Sports Day etc. which may involve some changes to usual working hours

Facilities Letting and Community Use

To ensure that the areas required by lettings are prepared and ready for use as agreed in good time.

To assist with users to ensure the customers' reasonable requirements are met.

To assist in ensuring the building is always ready for normal educational use following any community use.

Other responsibilities - following appropriate training & support

Work expertly and safely with a range of equipment, materials, and substances

Work with the Site Team to liaise with customers, service users, contractors and/or statutory authorities and members of the public, providing advice, direction and information and promoting customer care.

Work with the Site Team to undertake planning and organisation of short-term activities to ensure completion of work to required standards and within pre-determined timescales.

Identify faults/problems and recommend straightforward, practical solutions.

Undertake appropriate training to develop increased expertise in the area of work and in areas such as safeguarding.

Take responsibility and action for identifying areas of improvement with range of operation, including risk awareness.

Other duties as required to maintain the effective operation of the academy.

Candidates should indicate an acceptance of, and a commitment to, the Academy's policies in relation to equality and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Person Specification

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL

5 GCSE (or equivalent) passes including English and Maths.

ESSENTIAL

Good communication skills both written and oral

Good IT skills

Appropriate level of literacy and numeracy skills

Ability to work at own initiative, and as part of a team.

DESIRABLE

Good organisation skills

Able to plan and prioritise tasks effectively.

WORK RELATED CIRCUMSTANCES

DESIRABLE

Flexible and prepared to work outside of usual hours in response to the needs of the academy and its users.

ESSENTIAL

Ability to work accurately and under pressure.

Acts with pace and urgency being energetic, enthusiastic, and decisive.

Ability to communicate clearly with a customer focus with a willingness to help and advise others.

Ability to adapt to changing workloads.

Self-motivated and ability to motivate others.

Committed to the continuous development of self and others by keeping up to date and sharing knowledge, encouraging new ideas, seeking new opportunities and challenges, open to ideas and developing new skills.

To work within the spirit of Academy Policies on Equal opportunities, Child Protection, Health and Safety, Finance, Smoking etc.

Flexible team worker

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 25,183.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person