Premises Officer (SIL108BC) at Sileby Redlands Community Primary School in Loughborough

About this Role

Premises Officer

Sileby Redlands Community Primary School

Salary: Grade7 Pay Point 11-14 (£26,832 - £28,146 per annum)

Hours: Full-time 37 Hours per week; 52 Weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday 09:30am-12:00pm and 12:30pm to 17:30pm

About the Role

Sileby Redlands Community Primary Schoolare 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 ChooseSileby Redlands Community Primary School?

At Redlands we believe in putting the children at the heart of everything that we do and this includes providing the children with a creative curriculum that is both exciting and inspiring. Our children have their learning brought to life by carefully planned opportunities that enthuse, engage and motivate our children to want to find out more.

"The school is committed to ensuring that every pupil can access the curriculum. Reading is at the heart of this work. Children begin to learn phonics as soon as they start in the Reception Year. Staff are reading experts..."- 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 atthe 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 & WellbeingBenefits

• 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 inour workforce.

Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless ofgender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If yourequire 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.

Please note that interviews for this position may be madeearlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applicationspromptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the positionbut also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. Weappreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

Safeguarding Statement

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

AI

While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in craftingpersonal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expectapplicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust mayutilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will beconsidered when shortlisting.