Job Description

Health and Safety Officer and Premises Manager

Employer:

Inaura School

Location:

Burrowbridge, Wedmore, Street, Westhay

Hours:

Full-time

Salary:

33,900

Duration:

Permanent

Closing date:

Monday 11 August

Website:

www.inauraschool.org

About Inaura School

Inaura School is a safe, supportive, and inclusive community, putting students at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our core values of Integrity, Compassion, Kindness, Love, and Family, we embrace a personalised approach to education through our "Head, Heart, Hands, and Home" model. Our mission is to help children with SEND and SEMH needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally by fostering a connection to nature, creativity, and practical learning.

What You'll Do

The Health and Safety Officer is responsible for developing and promoting a positive health and safety culture at the School over four sites in Somerset.

They will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of all health and safety matters, including policy implementation, monitoring and inspection and risk assessment. The Premises Manager role involves the supervision and security of all sites, including general maintenance and repairs in and around the school facilities, to ensure that the school is a clean and safe environment for students and staff.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who has the following credentials:

NEBOSH National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

An excellent understanding of H&S issues, including Fire Management and Risk Management

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills - is able to engage at all levels

The know-how to assess and carry out minor repairs and maintenance independently, and commission experts where required

Use of own car for work. Travel between sites remunerated at 40p per mile.

What We Offer

The opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking and inclusive school community. Access to tailored CPD and personal development opportunities
Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme - 24-hour help and advice line/counselling/therapy

Free parking

Continual Professional Development

Certified Training Courses

How to apply:

You can apply for this job by emailing recruitment@inauraschool.org and requesting an application pack or alternatively by telephoning (01823) 690211.

Closing date:

Monday 11 August 2025

We welcome applications from both males & females. We are an equal opportunities employer. Please visit our website www.inauraschool.org for information about our school.

We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their application as soon as possible.

Inaura School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of appointment are subject to satisfactory references, medical fitness and enhanced DBS clearance.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 33,900.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bridgwater TA7 0RB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 11/08/2025