Site Superintendent at Alwoodley Primary School

Expired

Job Reference #

EDV/2024/APS/36107

Location

Alwoodley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 5HX

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

Annually (FTE)B1 Point 4

Closing Date

4:00pm, 30th Jun 2024

Start Date

1st September 2024

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

Purpose of job

We are looking to appoint a dynamic, forward-thinking and flexible candidate to the position of Site Superintendent at our exciting and successful primary school in north Leeds. We currently have 484 children on our roll, which includes our Nursery provision.

The post holder will work a regular afternoon shift pattern and liaise with our other Superintendent on all matters concerns the operation and maintenance of the site. The position is term-time only with the addition of 10 days to be worked during the school holiday periods., to suit the needs of the school.

Role:

Under the instruction/guidance of appropriate senior staff provide maintenance and security services on school sites and premises

Duties:

Security

Lock/unlock school buildings and areas

Undertake regular security checks and identify security risks

Monitor fire safety equipment and carry out fire drills

Operate and respond to alarm systems where appropriate, outside of any specialist monitoring brief

Monitor CCTV or surveillance equipment where appropriate

Liaise with police, security and surveillance contractors

Undertake lettings and carry out associated clerical tasks

Provide emergency access to the school site

Maintenance

Undertake appropriate repairs e.g. redecorating and fixing

Undertake minor/simple repairs e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs unblocking drains

To organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the general upkeep and maintenance of the premises is satisfactory, as per specific schedule for your school.

To organise and carry out minor decoration programme as agreed with the headteacher

To organise and carry out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, notice boards, bookshelves etc. as agreed with the headteacher

To be responsible for the operation of a preventative planned maintenance programme and for routine inspections of the buildings, fixtures, fittings, furniture, premises and grounds to assess for minor work or repairs required to be carried out to maintain safe and satisfactory conditions

Operation and maintenance of heating plant and lighting systems

To oversee and monitor the electrical testing of portable electrical appliances and to maintain the appropriate records

Undertake regular site inspections and identify and record repair and maintenance requirements

Identify defects and record repair and maintenance requirements

Collect and assemble waste for removal

Undertake emergency and specialist cleaning tasks

Undertake cleaning duties such as graffiti removal, litter-picking

Provide emergency access to the school site

Coordinate deliveries to the school site

Monitor performance of contracts and record performance against specified standards

Liaise with contractors and undertake client role in connection with premises-related contracts

Co-ordinate work of cleaning staff

Ensure that satisfactory levels of caretaking, cleanliness and hygiene are achieved and maintained through the whole of the premises

Ensure that pathways and all other external hard surface areas are kept clean, free of litter and weeds and that they are gritted or salted when required during wintry conditions

Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors (in a accordance with appropriate health and safety legislation) at all times7. To assist in safety audits of the premises and contribute to relevant risk assessment activity6. Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and productive working environment 4.

Resources

To advise the headteacher on matters relating to energy control and conservation

Contribute to planning, development and organisation of systems/procedures/policies

Be responsible for maintaining records, information and data, producing analysis and reports as required

Ensure timely and accurate design, preparation and use of specialist equipment/resources/materials

Provide specialist advice and guidance as required

Demonstrate and assist in the safe and effective use of specialist equipment/materials.

Supervision and organisation

Portering duties e.g. delivering mail, moving furniture and equipment

Assisting in management, administration and operation of lettings system

Monitor and manage stock within an agreed budget, cataloguing resources and undertaking audits as required

Direct/supervise cleaning and/or site staff and ensure cleaning is in accordance with specification

Where appropriate to organise and administer the use and maintenance of all school vehicles and to carry out driving duties when required by the headteacher

Liaison with the school meals service contractors in relation to their use of the site and provision of their service, where appropriate

Liaise with line manager and attend meetings as required

Responsibilities

Comply with health and safety policies and procedures at all times

Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils (staff and visitors)* at all times

Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security and confidentiality, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person

Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

Appreciate and support the role of other professionals

Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required

Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required

Ensure health and safety policies and procedures are complied with at all times

Treat all users of the school with courtesy and consideration

Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities

All duties outlined are within the provisions of the Local Agreement for Superintendents.

There is a requirement to submit to an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau background check. There will be a need to work outside of school hours and off school premises, as required by the school. No smoking policy. Any Special Conditions of Service:

The successful candidate will have:

We can offer you:

· A school where children are eager to learn.

· A passionate, positive and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of every decision.

· An ambitious school with a commitment to CPD.

· An employee assist programme

Completed applications to be uploaded to the My New Term platform by the closing date.

www.mynewterm.com

Closing Date - 23rd June 2024

Interviews - TBC

Recruitment Statement

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply