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Premises Manager

Salary:           Grade 5 point 17-19, 17,7792 – 18,746Hours:            37 hours per week, all year round (split shift)Location:       Pound Hill Infant AcademyAddress:       Crawley Lane, Pound Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7EB.Required:      16th April 2018Contract:       Permanent

Would you like to work in a friendly, happy, outstanding academy, which values all members of our school community? At Pound Hill Infant Academy we treat every child and member of staff as an individual and provide a happy, welcoming, thriving environment.  

We are seeking a highly motivated Premises Manager to oversee all aspects of our premises, health and safety and risk management.  The successful applicant will need to have a wide range of maintenance, DIY, and caretaking skills as well as overseeing the cleaning team in the school.  They will also need to have basic IT skills, be able to work on their own initiative as well as being part of a supportive team and show commitment, drive and enthusiasm. 

As Premises Manager you will need to ensure that the environment, both inside and out, is maintained to a high standard that guarantees the site is fit for purpose, and safe, thus enabling children to learn to their full potential. 

The successful applicant will work the following hours:

Monday – Friday – 7am start every day and to finish at 6pm to open and close the academy. The hours between are flexible on timings.

Pound Hill Infant Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check. All applications must be submitted on the correct application form; CVs will not be accepted. All applications will be considered regardless of creed, culture, class, race, gender, sexuality and/or disability. Please note references will be sought prior to interview.

A Job description and person specification is attached.

Please telephone or email Jo Chapman-Cohen, School Business Manager, via the main school office for more information.  Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Telephone number: 01293 873975 / Email: jchapman@phiacademy.org.uk 

Applications to be sent to: jchapman@phiacademy.org.uk or posted to Pound Hill Infant Academy, Crawley Lane, Pound Hill, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 7EB.

Closing date for applications:  12pm, Wednesday 21st March 2018

Interviews will be held on:  Tuesday 27th March 2018

Thank you for your interest.

University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

POST TITLE PREMISES MANAGER

EMPLOYER UNIVERSITY OF BRIGHTON ACADEMIES TRUST

LOCATION (Academy) POUND HILL INFANT ACADEMY

POST ACCOUNTABLE TO: HEAD OF SCHOOL

POST MANAGED BY: SCHOOL BUSINESS MANAGER

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ROLE To manage the care, maintenance and servicing of academy buildings and grounds To maintain a clean, safe, hygienic and secure site To ensure that all appropriate risk assessments have been carried out, reviewed when required

and adhered to by staff

MAIN TASKS / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1To inspect, monitor, record and maintain Academy building and grounds maintenance standards, including the fabric, fittings, furnishings, furniture, decoration and resources of the buildings, grounds, signage and equipment, including the collection and assembly of waste for collection.

2 To supervise all building and ground maintenance work carried out by External Contractors with strict adherence to Health and Safety regulations

3To manage and be responsible for the setting up, arrangement and dismantlement of furniture and equipment for all ordinary and extraordinary Academy events, e.g. assemblies, school plays, Open Days etc.

4 To ensure, where possible, site access in the event of snow, flooding or other emergency, taking all necessary preventative measures to ensure the Academy is safe for occupancy

5To manage the security of Academy Buildings and carry out security procedures for Academy buildings and grounds in accordance with the Academy’s policy, taking such measures as deemed suitable to ensure the protection of the Academy, e.g. school keys, correct function of lighting and alarm systems

6 To be responsible for the routine and emergency opening and closing of Academy premises and grounds, attending site for out of hours emergencies as required

7 To contact the appropriate services in the event of the following emergencies: fire, flood, critical incident, break-in, vandalism or accident

8 To liaise with suppliers and order caretaking, cleaning and DIY supplies, ensuring supplies are maintained, and receive and / or distribute store deliveries within the Academy

9 To create and monitor a maintenance programme for all equipment used and remove any equipment known to be faulty

10To be involved in the planning of work with outside contractors, obtaining quotes and advising on the prioritisation of site repairs and maintenance. To raise orders with contractors, provide access to and direct / monitor the work of contractors

11 To supervise the Academy Hall Hirers to ensure they are adhering to the terms and conditions of hire

12 To monitor the cleaning team to ensure the carry out their duties as required13 To be responsible for ensuring all Risk Assessments are carried out and maintained

14 To carry out all activities in line with the Academy’s policies for Health and Safety, and Equal Opportunities

15 To participate in professional development activities and performance management activities as required

16To adhere to the school’s safeguarding polices, especially the Code of Conduct, retaining confidentiality regarding all school matters, including those linked to home, pupils and members of staff.

17 To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.

18 To comply with legal and organisational requirements and policies regarding health, safety, data protection and security of yourself and others in the learning environment.

This Job Description is correct at the time of print and gives the main responsibilities and tasks of the role. These may however be changed or added to as appropriate.

There may also be the need for staff to undertake additional duties from time to time, appropriate to the level of the post.  Should these additional tasks become a frequent part of the role, the job description will be revised through consultation with the post holder.Additional Information:This post is subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Check

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) – applicants must be prepared to disclose all criminal convictions and cautions including those that would otherwise be spent under the Act.

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

1.1 Educated to at least GCSE, or the equivalent, with grade C or above in Maths and English

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

2.1       Evidence of successfully working with others and being an effective team member2.2       Experience of working within facilities2.3       Experience of working with a range of stakeholders2.4       Knowledge of and a commitment to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES

3.1       Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures3.2       Ability to inspire, motivate and enthuse others3.3       Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity at all times3.4       Have exceptional organisational skills including the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines where

applicable3.5       Ability to seize opportunities and problem solve in a proactive way.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

4.1       A friendly and welcoming approach to others4.2       Enthusiastic   4.3       Open and constructive, accepting of feedback and always willing to learn4.4       A positive, ‘solution-focused’ approach4.5       Commitment to inclusion and equality of opportunity4.6       High expectations of yourself, colleagues and the children

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

5.1       Experience of working in a school setting5.2       Good ICT skills including email and word-processing5.3       First Aid Qualification5.4       Evidence of further relevant professional development