Premises Lead

To assist the Headteacher in ensuring the effective management, organisation and supervision of all matters relating to, and all staff involved with the school's premises, providing a clean and safe environment for users of the buildings and grounds. Supported by the School and NEST Head of Estates and Premises to fulfil site duties, safety and compliance.,

• Maintain the schedule of premises identifying those areas that do not meet the standard required.
• Securing of premises, to include main alarm system, locks, CCTV and other systems are checked and functioning correctly.
• Identify areas that require attention, to include cleaning and maintenance defects providing a list of works for the Headteacher and Trust.
• Arrange sufficient supplies of fuel, salt and other commodities supporting the energy management of plant, equipment and site safety.
• Arrange and carry out regular testing to ensure site safety (fire. water, lights) and safety practices and procedures in accordance with the school and Trust policy and cycle of checks.
• Liaise with the Headteacher/Trust for the arrangement for certification checks and oversee checks (gas, asbestos etc).
• Assist in the arrangements for out of hour's activities and use of premises.
• Arrangement of all porterage to include the moving of equipment, furniture, the setting up and reinstatement of all areas.
• Oversee the maintenance of appropriate cleaning standards in school.
• Carry out or make arrangements for minor repairs.
• Support and assist in the safe receipt, recording, storage and distribution of deliveries.
• As a keyholder, you will be responsible for alarm call outs in the first instance.

Administration:

Complete and maintain site safety checks/maintenance logs as requested and monitored by the Trust.

Resources:

Make requests for the placing of orders in relation to materials required and maintain appropriate stocks and supplies.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the security of and access to the premises at all times.
• Ensure certification, storage and deliveries are safely stored.
• Monitor internal and external contract cleaning and maintenance of grounds.
• Liaise with the Trust on contractual specifications, ensuring appropriate action is taken where standards are not being met.
• Maintain the overall standards of cleanliness and maintenance of the grounds, site and premises.
• Assist the Headteacher and/or Head of Estates in the supervision and deployment of any directly employed staff or contractors on site.
• Carry out fire drills and checks of the systems applicable in accordance with the school's policy.
• Be required to attend pre-booked lettings in accordance with school practices and procedures.
• As a registered key holder, be required to attend emergency call outs out of normal school hours.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department
• Attend meetings and training as required