Site Assistant - Swanley, United Kingdom - Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy

Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy
Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy
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Swanley, United Kingdom

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JOB DESCRIPTION

School Name:
Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy, Swanley


Job Title:
Site Assistant


Reports To:
Site Manager


Hours
36 hours a week - varied pattern as per school needs

All year round

Parkwood Hall is a residential and day school for pupils aged 8-19 years with moderate to severe learning

difficulties and other complex needs including autism and language difficulties. We are passionate about

creating a culture of wellbeing where all staff and pupils are valued and supported so that we can all 'grow,

learn and flourish.'

Parkwood Hall aims to provide an outstanding and supportive learning environment which challenges

students to achieve success. The core learning values, which are at the centre of the curriculum, focus upon

developing the student's resilience and ability to make informed life choices.


Job purpose:

To support the Site manager in the estate management programme for the trust including premises, facilities,

health and safety, contract management and capital works.

As well as run the school minibus trips for the pupils as needed to meet curriculum needs, approximately 20%

of working hours.


Key responsibilities

  • To liaise with Site Manager on all weekly tasks, such as replenish toilet items, clear up drains/gullies as
needed, supporting fire drills.

  • Carry out minor maintenance projects around school as requested by the estate's manager and site
manager.

  • Carry out reactive works in case of accidents or emergencies as directed by estate and site manager
  • Detect and report any H&S concerns and defects
  • Support with receiving deliveries and storage of items as needed
  • Support to ensure site standard of cleanliness and hygiene is maintained during the day.
  • Promote and ensure the health and safety of pupils, staff and visitors at all times (in accordance with the
appropriate health and safety legislation);

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

  • Support the site team with operation of the fire alarm, security system, CCTV, lighting, heating, water
testing and plumbing.

  • Meet with and support contractors as needed to ensure the site maintenance runs smoothly
  • Drive the school minibuses, for student trips as per the weekly rota during term time;
  • Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school;
  • Treat all users of the school with courtesy and consideration;
  • Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment.

General responsibilities

  • To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of Parkwood Hall Cooperative Academy. The nature of the
working environment entrusts people with confidential information. Any breach of this confidentiality will

constitute gross misconduct.

  • To cooperate with all Parkwood Hall Cooperative Academy staff in maintaining good relationships with
outside agencies and the general public in order to promote and uphold the school's image.

  • To ensure the health and safety of self, colleagues, students and visitors and to report any such matters to
the maintenance team, senior managers or Health and Safety Committee as appropriate.

  • To perform any other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the position as requested by the
Principal.

  • This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and
postholder.


Person Specification

  • A professional qualification in building management (desirable)
  • Qualifications in Health & Safety e.g. IOSH or equivalent
  • Hold a valid and clean minibus driving license
  • Demonstrate a good command of the English Language
  • Ability to be able to communicate and liaise with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads and set personal deadlines, together with the
ability to show initiative and independence


  • Plan and work efficiently under pressure
  • Be willing to work some unsocial hours
  • Work effectively in a team environment
  • Establish and maintain a good working relationship with colleagues
  • A working knowledge of current IT and computer systems such as Microsoft Word and outlook
  • Be able to work around children in a friendly and patient manner

General Information:

Equality of Opportunity

  • As a member school staff to take individual and collective professional
responsibility for reinforcing and promoting a working environment free

from discrimination, victimisation, harassment and bullying.

  • Ensure the development and progression of equality within the sphere of
responsibility of this post and the fair and equal treatment of all colleagues,

children, parents and visitors.

Confidentiality and Data

Protection

  • To treat all information acquired through employment, both formally and
informally, in strict confidence.

  • To
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