Janitor - Hannah Ball School

To work within the Premises Team, carrying out their duties effectively and efficiently in accordance with the Park Federation Academy Trust's needs. To deliver the agreed services allocated to their role and to the standard required. To develop good relationships as well as key communications with colleagues within the academy. To follow the Company's Health, Safety and Quality procedures within the course of the role. To undertake successfully the training matrix specific to this role.

Hannah Ball Academy is a one form entry primary school in the heart of High Wycombe. Our small and friendly school serves a diverse community and offers a broad, balanced and evolving curriculum. We are a reflective and forward thinking school with a hardworking and dedicated team of staff, fantastic children and supportive governing body. We have close links with neighbouring primary schools and we actively encourage shared good practice, with an emphasis on high quality continuing professional development.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to take that next step in their career and to demonstrate positive impact on outcomes for children. You will be working within a warm, vibrant and caring school at the heart of its community. If you are an excellent practitioner, keen to transform children's lives, then we would love to hear from you.

Our children love their school. It represents a safe, happy and stimulating environment for them. Our school ethos is “Together We Inspire, Aspire and Achieve” and it is integral to the way we organise, work and deliver our curriculum.

The following list is not intended to be exhaustive but indicates the range of duties and the level of responsibility involved.

• Provide routine housekeeping duties and/or janitorial tasks to support the effective operations of the academy, e.g. washing low level windows, cleaning all areas inclusive of toilets within the building. Undertaking low level maintenance (i.e. fixing a door handle), etc. under the guidance of the premises teams.
• React to all duties as directed by the academy leadership and premises teams.
• Transporting materials and equipment throughout the building; ensuring that these are delivered in good time, stored appropriately and in accordance with health and safety and manual handling procedures as per training provided.
• Preparing rooms and halls for a range of uses, including setting out, removal and storage of furniture and equipment, erecting and dismantling stages, platforms, etc. All of this in accordance with health and safety and manual handling procedures as per training provided.
• Reporting any faults regarding the operation of the heating, plant and lighting facilities. Making sure that all unnecessary lighting is switched off when that part of the building is closed.
• Ensure correct health and safety practices are applied appropriately and in accordance with training given.
• Minor grounds maintenance duties including weeding and ensuring that litter is cleared regularly from all external surfaces within the boundaries of the site, including all weather surfaces and soft playing areas.
• In the event of snow and frost, assisting as part of the premises team with the cleaning of pedestrian access routes within the academy grounds.
• Ensuring that body and other emergency spillages are dealt with in accordance with the agreed procedures.
• Provide janitorial cover for agreed Lets within the academy premises and external areas.
• Ensuring that graffiti is removed/concealed as soon as possible.
• Co-operating with all appropriate personnel and agencies in maintaining the security of the premises.
• On occasion, holding keys in their possession for emergency call-out or opening for letting purposes.
• Whilst in attendance, monitoring of public areas and generally ensuring that security is maintained during hours of opening. This may include the use of radio communication devices.
• Dispose of such waste materials arising from the use of the premises which are not covered by alternative arrangements.

General

• Maintain confidentiality in and outside the workplace;
• Support the implementation of academy policies;
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils;
• Be aware of and understand safeguarding protocol and procedures and the importance of taking appropriate action;
• Attend and participate in meetings and training opportunities;
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks/duties as required by The Trust in accordance with the needs of The Trust.

This job description may be reviewed at the end of the academic year or earlier if necessary. In addition it may be amended at any time after consultation.

We are looking to appoint a janitor to join our dedicated, supportive team on a permanent basis. You will be working within the Premises Team, carrying out their duties effectively and efficiently in accordance with the Park Federation Academy Trust's needs. You may on occasion, be asked to support across our other Academies within the Federation. Candidates should be enthusiastic and passionate, with some DIY/ Handyman experience. A good level of general health and fitness is required. In house training including Health & Safety will be given where necessary.

We strongly encourage you to visit the school to see for yourself the potential that the school could offer you. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the role, please contact our school office.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare: All unspent convictions and conditional cautions, All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.