*Full UK Driving License required* King Edwin school is looking to appoint a Maintenance Assistant to help support the efficient upkeep of the school and grounds. The role will entail assisting the site manager in all aspects of ensuring the school is a clean and safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The hours will mainly be afternoons between 1.30 and 5.30 Monday to Friday, with some occasional weekend work to help with the school animals- by negotiation. King Edwin is a Special, Independent school with 90 pupils based in Norton Job Purpose: To work as part of a team to assist in the maintenance of fabric, fixtures and services to all School property and grounds. Key Duties and Responsibilities: To work as part of a team to assist in the maintenance of fabric, fixtures and services to all school property and grounds. Assist with routine tasks connected to the upkeep and maintenance of buildings and grounds within the school. To assist the site manager in carrying out reactive and planned maintenance. Perform general housekeeping duties to keep tools tidy and safe. To assist in the cleanliness of the school Act as a key holder when required Any other general duties as deemed appropriate by the site manager. Any other appropriate duties under the direction of the line manager for the placement, applicable to the grade and qualifications of the post. Professional Responsibilities: Have a broad understanding of the ethos, values and policies of Spark of Genius and to place these at the centre of your practice To have full awareness of the importance of the role of maintenance assistant in Spark of Genius Principles and Perspectives: To adhere to sound professional values and practices at all times To maintain an ethos of quality provision and continual improvement Professional Skills and Abilities: Communicate clearly, have good interpersonal skills Display ability and willingness to contribute to the life of the school and its community Work in a professional, co-operative manner with all associated with Spark of Genius Maintain excellent attendance standards keeping absence from work at a minimum Professional Value and Personal Commitment: Able to show in the day-to-day practice a commitment to the protection, welfare and social development of all Spark of Genius pupils Able to demonstrate a flexible approach to work practice Value, respect and act as an active partner within Spark of Genius and our wider community Ability to use initiative and work independently as required Other Requirements: You must co-operate with the company in complying with the Health and Safety requirements and are therefore expected to follow company policies, to acquaint yourself with the Fire, Health and Safety Procedures at your place of work and report any unsafe practices and conditions The post holder may be reasonably expected to undertake other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility that may be allocated from time to time. It is the responsibility of the post holder to comply with Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities requirements at all times. Any other reasonable management instruction or duty as directed by management. “May be required to drive pupils occasionally if the need arises” The above job description forms part of your main terms and conditions of employment. The company reserves the right to vary duties and responsibilities at anytime within legal notification frameworks, however, not outside what is considered reasonable to the original post. Any data received in applications will be used for recruitment purposes within Spark of Genius and CareTech only.