About the role

Due to the retirement of our long serving Site Agent, we are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic, self-motivated, reliable and well organised person to join us, as our Site Agent.

Duties will include security of the buildings and site, including Health and Safety compliance, non-specialist maintenance and repairs, grounds work, managing contractors, supervising the work of cleaning staff and general porterage.

Previous caretaking experience is preferable and a high level of technical ability in routine maintenance/handy-person skills and some flexibility in hours is essential. You will be line managed by the Business Manager however much of the job will involve working independently.

The successful candidate will:

• Be honest, reliable and hardworking and able to work using their own initiative
• Have good DIY and premises skills and be able to carry out minor repairs and jobs competently
• Have the ability and confidence to supervise and monitor the work of cleaning staff
• Be willing to attend relevant courses to develop their expertise
• Be committed to achieving high standards in their work
• Be flexible and cheerful and enjoy working with children, parents, governors and staff
• Be a good team player and willing to become involved in all aspects of school life.

We can offer you:

• Supportive leadership team with an experienced Business Manager
  
• Professional development
• Potential to take holidays out of school holidays
• Staff benefits including discounted lunches and free refreshments
  
• Staff wellbeing
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Building Maintenance
• Groundskeeping
  
• Security and Safety
  
• Cleaning and Janitorial Duties
  
• Lettings
  
• Health and Safety Compliance
•  Emergency Response
• Portering
  
  

This is a permanent role, 35 hours a week. Suggested working hours are 7am - 11am and then 3:45pm - 6:45pm, however this working pattern is negotiable.  Additional hours/overtime may be required at certain times of the year and for certain school events; this will be paid in addition to the annual salary.

Additional information:

Applicants for this public facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse and provide effective help or advice in fluently spoken English. 

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). 

CV's and Personal statements are not accepted for any posts based in schools. 

Please ensure that references include your most recent employer and that the contact email is their professional NOT their personal email address.

Successful applicants may be called to interview before the closing date and as such the advert may be withdrawn earlier than stated so early applications are encouraged.

Interview date: TBC

The Ferrars Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. As an employer we are committed to promoting and protecting the wellbeing of all our staff.