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Main Purpose of Post
•To ensure the safety and security of the site for its employees, visitors and students
•To maintain a clean and tidy environment (inside and outside of the building)
•To undertake repairs and general maintenance under direction and as required
Main Duties and Responsibilities
•To carry out a full range of duties to provide for the general security and maintenance of the school premises including the completion of routine inspections and checklists
•Key holder responsibilities
•To undertake facility safety inspections at designated times to ensure high levels of tidiness / cleanliness, specifically after break periods
•To undertake or oversee minor repairs within agreed levels of competency as agreed with the Site Manager
•To undertake litter collection and disposal (indoor and outdoor)
•To comply with all procedures and instructions relating to school security and confidentiality
•To comply with all health and safety regulations including undertaking necessary checks of furnishings and equipment and to report areas of concern to the line manager with recommendations for remedial action
•Fire Officer responsibility under emergency procedures
•Basic external ground maintenance duties
•To support events / bookings outside of standard hours
Tasks
•To be responsible for ensuring the locking and unlocking of school premises (including outside of normal school hours) and for checking / setting school security alarms as required. Responding to the security alarm or other call outs in accordance with agreed procedures
•To identify and report building, furnishing or fittings deficiencies to the line manager and to undertake remedial action that may be authorised and appropriate by either undertaking necessary remedial work ensuring such work is within their levels of competency. The postholder will also be required, where appropriate, to obtain quotes or arrange emergency repairs by external contractors having obtained approval from the line manager
•To ensure all work undertaken is to the required standard in order to maintain the school premises and its furnishings
•To ensure that all external contractors and other persons visiting the school site(s) are accompanied and that any work undertaken complies with safe working practices reporting any concerns to the line manager
•To be responsible for arranging for the delivery of stores, goods and equipment and arrange storage or distribution as required
•To arrange for regular checks and report any defects to the school heating systems to the line manager and to monitor usage of electricity, water and any other fuel by taking such meter readings that may be required
•Cleaning and litter collection duties as necessary
•To supervise and set out and put away furniture and other equipment required for school events and manage general portering duties as required by the line manager, including exam setups
•Lifting and furniture removal / room layout changes
Responsibilities
•Comply and assist with the development of policies and procedure 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
•Establish constructive relationships and communicate with other agencies / professionals
•Attend and participate in regular meetings
•Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
•Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
PLease note CVs will NOT be accepted
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding and Recruitment Statement Flint High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. All appointments will be subject to: a.an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. b.receipt of strong references, including your suitability to work with children. c.checks of professional status (GTCW, QTS, EWC etc.) We only accept applications completed on the correct Flintshire application form provided. Please do not send CV’s or open letters. Please ensure that your application form is fully completed. Ensuring that a full work history is provided and any gaps in your employment are fully explained. The referees given in your application must include your employer from when you last worked with children, if this was in a school we would expect it from the Headteacher and/or Senior Leadership Team. Please thoroughly check your application, to ensure that is it not unnecessarily excluded. Due to the volume of applications, it is not possible to reply individually. Therefore; if you have not heard from us within 5 days of the closing date, please presume that you have not been shortlisted for interview on this occasion. If you are shortlisted for interview, Flint High School is unable to provide candidates with reimbursement for any travelling/accommodation expenses incurred.