Premises Support Assistant - Hannah Ball School
Location: High Wycombe
Overview
Salary Type: Grade: 4
Salary details: Salary (actual): £22,149 - £23,690
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, rostered between 7:00am – 6:00pm
Work Pattern: Term Time + Inset Days and 3 weeks during school holidays = 42 weeks
Closing date: 10/01/2025 12:00
Interviews to be held: As and when we receive successful applications.
About us
This is an exciting opportunity to work at small school with a big heart. Hannah Ball Academy, is a warm and vibrant multi-cultural school based in High Wycombe. Our school is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, and our partnership means that there are opportunities for professional development that will further your own skills, knowledge and expertise.
We are looking to appoint a fulltime member to our Premises team to support on all facilities matters across the school.
Website: www.hannahball.bucks.sch.uk
About the role
The following list is not intended to be exhaustive but indicates the range of duties and the level of responsibility involved.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Ensure the security of The Park Federation Academy Trust buildings and grounds;
• Maintain and repair fittings, furniture, minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, repairing door furniture;
• Maintenance and decorate certain aspects of the buildings, e.g. painting interior and exterior areas of the building;
• Operate heating systems for the site;
• Cleaning internal and external areas of the site;
• Porterage duties;
• Collect and assemble waste for collection;
• Clean windows and glazed areas in accordance with the Trusts safety policy;
• Work with the Premises Team in maintaining a rigid system to monitor all works carried out by contractors and to keep a log of any works carried out by themselves;
• Cover lettings, allowing access and egress to the premises and checking that the areas are returned in the same condition as they were let;
• Assist in establishing cleaning procedures, rotas and standards through hands-on supervision of cleaning staff in order to achieve efficient and required levels of service and cleanliness;
• Assist with ensuring internal and external security requirements are followed by cleaning team;
• Cover for the key holder as required;
• Support the Premises Team in monitoring the performance of contracted staff, and to report any concerns.
General
• Maintain confidentiality in and outside the workplace;
• Support the implementation of academy policies;
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils;
• Be aware of and understand safeguarding protocol and procedures and the importance of taking appropriate action;
• Attend and participate in meetings and training opportunities;
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks/duties as required by The Trust in accordance with the needs of The Trust.
This job description may be reviewed at the end of the academic year or earlier if necessary. In addition it may be amended at any time after consultation.
About you
We are looking for an individual who:
• has experience in a similar role;
• is highly skilled, practical and proactive;
• is proactive, positive, calm and flexible;
• has high expectations of themselves;
• has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills;
• is committed to working as part of a team;
• is resilient;
• shares our vision and aims for all of our pupils;
• is dedicated and committed to the success of the school.
For the right candidate, we will offer
• extensive support and CPD;
• the opportunity to work with other professional colleagues across the Multi-Academy Trust;
• a welcoming school, with friendly, enthusiastic and supportive staff team;
• an ambitious and dynamic Senior leadership Team;
• a dedicated Governing Body;
• supportive parents and children who are keen to learn;
• an employee assistance programme (EAP).
We warmly welcome candidates coming to visit the school prior to application; please contact the school to arrange. Please complete an application form for this vacancy. We do not accept CV’s.
Other information
An application form must be completed for each vacancy. CVs will not be accepted.
The completed form should be returned to [email protected] or posted to the HR Department, c/o James Elliman Academy, Elliman Avenue, Slough SL2 5BA by the closing date.
Application forms that are incomplete and/or received after the closing date will not be considered
“The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List”. Our expectations and standards will be reflected throughout the recruitment process.
