Prime Objective of the Post Holder:
To support the Site Manager and Assistant Manager in the provision of a safe working and learning environments for all students, staff and visitors to facilitate the delivery of core curricular, extended school and community participation programmes and objectives. To ensure a high standard of professional service from the Site Team.
Responsible to the site manager, the post holder will:
*Support the overall ethos of the Academy, in all areas of contact and responsibility in relationships with staff and students
*To be professional, friendly, fair and firm with students, demonstrating the sort of politeness and respectfulness that we wish them to emulate
*To be friendly, helpful and welcoming to parents and others visiting or making contact with the Academy
*Work cooperatively as part of the Site Team, covering absence, vacancies and supporting colleagues at times of heavy workload.
*Undertake any other duties which may reasonably be regarding as within the nature of the duties and responsibilities/grade of the post as defined.

Specific Responsibility:
*To supervise the site officers and support the Site Manager and Assistant Site Manager in carrying out various maintenance duties to ensure the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory and safe.
*Working collaboratively to ensure the efficient operation and monitoring of the cleaning and grounds maintenance contracted services.
*To monitor the issues raised to the site team and to ensure that they are responded to in a timely and professional manner at all times.
*Ensure that opportunities to let the site are maximised and that lettings customers receive a consistently very high level of service from the school.
*Deputising if needed to undertake the role of Fire Officer/Evacuation Co-ordinator for all emergency situations.
*Maintain excellent working relations with appropriate external agencies and Local Authority, ensuring the School can access support and guidance as and when required.
*Ensure Personal Protective Equipment is provided, in full working order and inspection records are retained accordingly.
*Respond appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise.
*Support the Site Manager with the development of the site maintenance and development plans.
*Lock and unlock Academy buildings and areas. Act as a registered key holder, providing emergency access to the Academy site. This may involve call outs when off duty or at out of hours times therefore a full Driving Licence is an essential requirement of the postholder.
*Monitor fire safety equipment ordering replacement or refills as required. Ensure health and safety signage is adequate and understandable.
*Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate.
*Monitor CCTV equipment where appropriate.
*Be responsible for the completion of testing/checks and the maintenance of records for fire, water and other safety checks including pool maintenance as required.
*Undertake appropriate repairs and maintenance duties to ensure the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory and safe, carrying out routine inspections as part of a preventative maintenance regime.
*To carry out decoration programmes and minor improvement works in accordance with experience and/or training.
*Perform health and safety checks on the minibus as required and drive the minibus on occasions as required by the school.
*Collect and assemble waste for collection ordering additional skips as required.
*Undertake duties such as graffiti removal, litter picking, deep cleaning in support of the Academy’s cleaning function - carry out routine inspections of cleaning work.
*Coordinate deliveries to the Academy ensuring safe delivery to recipients. This will include transporting packages and furniture on the site vehicle.
*Liaise with contractors to ensure work is being carried out to acceptable standards and on time.
*Monitor energy consumption taking meter readings as and when required.
*Greet and manage the needs of visitors hiring the Academy premises.
*Provide first aid assistance to staff, students and visitors as and when necessary. First aid training will be provided, if qualification not already held.
Responsibilities:
*Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
*Be aware of and support difference and ensure equal opportunities for all.
*Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
*Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
*Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
*Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
*To support, uphold and contribute to the development of the Academy’s Equality policies and practices in respect of both employment issues and the delivery of services to the community.
General Accountabilities:


*Be aware of the school’s duty of care in relation to staff, students and visitors and to always comply with the health and safety policy.
*Establish and maintain positive, constructive and professional working relationships with staff, visitors, students, parents and other professionals of the school.
*Be aware of and comply with the code of conduct, regulations, and policies of the school.
*Develop self within the post, undertaking training/appraisal as appropriate to ensure that relevant knowledge and skills are updated to support school development.

Essentials:
*GCSE grade C or equivalent in English & Maths
*Full Driving Licence
*Handyperson Experience
*Experience of a facilities/Site position within a school
*Caretaking or site keeping experience


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