SEND School Deputy Premises Manager

Abbey School; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Chester is looking for a maintenance staff member to ensure the upkeep and security of school premises. Responsibilities include performing minor repairs, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring a safe environment for pupils. Candidates should have experience in maintenance or DIY and good organizational skills. The role offers a competitive salary and a suite of staff benefits including comprehensive training programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Staff training programme

24/7 online GP and mental health support

MediCash wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Basic training or sound experience of general maintenance and DIY.
• Awareness of hygiene and cleaning standards.
• Understanding of safety priorities for pupils and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings and effect minor repairs.
• Ensure buildings are secured when opened and locked up.
• Undertake repairs and DIY projects within budget.

Skills

General maintenance experience

Organizational skills

Professional communication

Job description

Overview

Join our team and play a vital role in ensuring the security and upkeep of our school premises. As a registered key holder, you will contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment. Your responsibilities will include a variety of tasks, such as supporting the Premises Manager with building and grounds maintenance, ensuring cleanliness, assisting with porterage, and overseeing external contractors. You will also take part in routine maintenance, minor repairs, pre-planned maintenance programs, and refurbishment projects. This is an excellent opportunity to make a difference while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school buildings, including effecting minor repairs and improvements and general maintenance tasks to ensure that the school and site are maintained to a satisfactory condition that meets required standards, ensuring compliance at all times.
• Ensure that the buildings and site are left in a secure situation when directed to open and lock-up the school site.
• To undertake repairs and DIY projects within budgetary constraints set by the Premise Manager.
• Operate and maintain appropriate site security systems, including opening and closing the building at the beginning and end of the school day and responding to emergency call-outs as necessary, in order to provide satisfactory security arrangements.

Requirements / Qualifications

• basic training, or sound experience of general maintenance and DIY
• awareness of the need for strict hygiene and cleaning standards
• an understanding that the needs and safety of the pupils and staff are a priority
• good organisational skills, commitment to excellence, and flexibility
• the ability to communicate professionally

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Suite of staff benefits including pension scheme
• Technology appropriate for your job
• Comprehensive staff training programme
• Access to WeCare which is a 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and much more.
• Access to MediCash program for wellbeing benefits
• The opportunity to shape and improve the life chances of pupils with a disability, and in so doing, extend the prospect of an improved quality of life for family members and others