Job Description

This is an opportunity for a suitably skilled and personable candidate to join our highly committed team of premises staff, working closely together to ensure the best possible environment for our students to flourish. This role will support the overall school but also have a particular focus on weekend lettings.

Core hours are 8am to 5pm on Saturdays with main responsibilities to support lettings and undertaking maintenance works. There is the option of additional weekday evenings to support larger events and Sunday working to support opening up and closing for lettings. Sunday working is an enhanced rate. You will need to have good maintenance skills, ability to work on your own, be motivated and offer excellent customer service skills. This post will be available from January 2026 but could commence earlier if appropriate.

Bournemouth School for Girls is a girls' 11-18 selective academy which has the core aim of developing well rounded young people who, as well as achieving outstanding academic results, are ready to make a difference in the world. BSG was inspected in May 2024 and achieved an outstanding grading in all areas.

This information contains details of the post, terms and conditions and the school. Applications need to be submitted on the Application Form for Support Staff which can be found on our website https://wearebsg.uk/school-information/staff-vacancies

Applications may be submitted by post or by email to lmcKenzie@bsg.bournemouth.sch.uk

by 10am on Tuesday 18 November 2025

. Interviews will be held week commencing 24 November. If you have not had contact by 24 November, we thank you for your time in applying but you have been unsuccessful.

Core Purpose of the Role

To carry out a full range of duties to provide for general security and maintenance of the school premises, to include handyperson activities.

Provide support to lettings, ensuring opening up and closed down effectively.

This will be conducted under the general supervision of the Premises Manager.

Key Responsibilities

As a keyholder to be responsible for the security of the school premises as required. To be responsible for locking and unlocking school premises outside of normal school hours and for setting security alarm systems, as required.

As required arrange regular checks on alarm systems and fire extinguishers and report on any problems arising.

To identify and report building, furnishing or fittings deficiencies to the Premises Manager and to undertake any remedial action that may be authorised and appropriate.

To undertake a range of handyperson duties as directed by the Premises Manager to contribute to the maintenance of the school premises, and its furnishings, e.g. remedial painting and decorating; repairs to fittings and small scale improvements, fitting shelves or notice boards.

As required escort contractors and other persons to sites of repair and maintenance and, where appropriate, monitoring the safety of their working practices and/or quality of work.

To take delivery of stores, goods and equipment and arrange storage or distribution as required.

To operate the school heating systems; ensuring that all plant and equipment operates safely and efficiently.

To monitor usage of electricity, water and any other fuel taking such meter readings as may be required.

To clean defined areas of the school premises as required, together with any emergency cleaning needs.

When on duty be responsible for the general tidiness and safety of the outside areas; to keep surface drains free of obstruction; to ensure pedestrian access in periods of severe weather conditions, treating main entrances and paths with salt/grit as appropriate.

To set out/put away furniture for school events, and undertake general porterage as required by the Premises Manager.

Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in accordance with the school's safeguarding and child protection policy.

Knowledge and Skills

Previous knowledge and experience of relevant health and safety procedures, operation of cleaning equipment and cleansing agents

Previous knowledge of premises maintenance is desirable.

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in work area is desirable or the willingness to undertake training.

Supervision and Management

The postholder will often be required to work without direct supervision.

Academy Ethos and Culture

To continue personal development as agreed at appraisal reviews.

To engage actively in the appraisal review process.

To play a full part in the life of the Academy community; to support its distinctive aim and ethos and to encourage staff and students to follow this example.

To carry out other reasonable tasks from time to time as directed.

Bournemouth School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates should note that the school will carry our social media searches in line with the guidance in KCSIE 2025.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 5,185.00-5,268.00 per year

Expected hours: 7.5 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/01/2026