Premises Officer (PAR240BC) at Parkland Primary School South Wigston

About this Role

Premises Officer

Parkland Primary School South Wigston

Salary: Grade8 Pay Point 15-18

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 10:00am - 6:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

About the Role

Parkland Primary School South Wigstonare looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Premises Officer to be a proactive integrated member of the School Staff Team, to be responsible for the supervision of our site and the maintenance and security of our buildings.

Why ChooseParkland Primary School South Wigston?

At Parkland Primary we are incredibly passionate about our pupils and believe that every child should have the opportunity to succeed.Our intake is mixed in socio-economic terms with nearly a quarter of the children on free meals. Parents are supportive with regular volunteer helpers in school. Children are always at the heart of every decision we make; we have high expectations of them. We pride ourselves on providing a high-quality education and in our strong pastoral support. We aim to instil values in our pupils that provide them with the skills they need to be successful in life.

Our Achievements to date

• Rated Ofsted 'Good' September 2023
• Microsoft Showcase School
• 360 Safe online safety award
• School Games gold award
• PE Quality Mark
• Route to Resilience and Happy Lunch Time accredited
• Renaissance Partner School

'Pupils enjoy their learning and focus well in lessons. They are polite and interact with each other and adults with respect.'- OFSTED

Key Responsibilities

• To support the management of cleaning staff (or contract if applicable), undertaking generalmaintenance, repairs and cleaning of the building and grounds.
• To monitor stock levels of materials, order as necessary and store appropriately to ensure that workcan be carried out in accordance with laid down schedules and safety instructions.
• Complete appropriate records and testing (e.g. maintenance file/ heating/safety checks, order forms)as laid down in trust policies and procedures.
• To open the grounds and school buildings and 'unset' alarms in accordance with laid down schedulesand 'one off' bookings (lettings), to ensure that lessons and other activities are able to take place at the specified times.
• To monitor the work of the cleaning staff to ensure the work undertaken by them meets thestandards in the contract specification to ensure that the school gets value for money, that the schoolis a clean, safe, healthy and comfortable place for students, staff and other users to use.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications:

• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• NVQ level 2 or equivalent in numeracy and literacy. (Desirable)

Experience:

• Craft skills, e.g. plumber, electrician and decoratingor previous experience in a caretaking role includingrepairs and maintenance.
• Working within a school setting.
• Liaising with external contractors includingnegotiating prices for small jobs.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Ability to alert senior staff to unsafe practices.Understanding of the context in which the schoolsare working.
• An ability to undertake risk assessments in relationto premises function.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety issues relevant to thepost including legislation and COSHH.

Please refer to the JobDescription and Person Specification to support your application.

Why Join Us?

Professional Growth & Support

• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Access to learning networks and visits to otherorganisations.
• Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
• Highly committedand motivated Team.
• A role which hasthe opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
• A establishedCentral Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.

Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits

• Flexible working options.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Defined benefit pension scheme.
• Be an integralmember of the team in a vibrant school.
• Create anoutstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
• Play a significantpart in continuing to develop our school.
• Be part of a widercommunity of Discovery Schools Trust.
• Free childcare.

Additional Perks

• Free parking.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Gym discounts.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Dental support.
• Retail discounts.
• Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.

Equal Opportunities & Accessibility

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact [email protected] for support.

More about Discovery SchoolsTrust

Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learningand teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of allchildren are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of theschool they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared throughlearning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leadingpractitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvementsystem which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also placesstaff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart ofachieving outstanding organisations.

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.