Caretaking Supervisor - Farnham, United Kingdom - More House School

More House School

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Farnham, United Kingdom

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Description

Full-time, non-residential, permanent position, starting June 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Our staff are committed and inspirational, transforming the futures of pupils with literacy and language-related additional challenges, by empowering them.

The School:

Nationally celebrated, More House School is a registered charity providing an exceptional, mainstream education for intelligent boys with Specific Learning Difficulties and weakness in their developmental language skills.

Delivering a transformative education repeatedly recognised as 'Outstanding' by Ofsted over more than a decade, we offer a specialised learning environment for day and boarding boys from Year 4 to Year 13.

Our pupils are taught to recognise their strengths and develop their self-belief so that they achieve independence and extraordinary results at GCSE, BTEC and A Level, above the national averages.

A majority progress to university. Class-sizes are small, with a maximum of 15 pupils.

About the department:

As part of the overall Estates team led by the Estates Manager, the Caretaking Department comprises the Caretaking Supervisor, four Caretakers and five Cleaners.

The department is responsible for the cleaning of the premises to a very high standard, including school furnishings and, as necessary, help to maintain a high standard of maintenance throughout the school.

During school holidays you will be asked to assist with maintenance projects around the school.

About this post:

Responsibility under the Bursar / Estates Manager for the coordination of the Caretaking and Cleaning staff at the School.

The general duties of the Caretaking Supervisor will include:

Overseeing the general cleaning and minor maintenance of the school including dormitories, washrooms, WC facilities, windows, and administration areas;
Coordinating the repair of furnishings and equipment as required;
Coordinating larger maintenance projects during the school holidays, including liaising with outside contractors and suppliers;
Regularly liaising with the Catering Manager / Head Chef regarding school catering functions, and coordinating the setup and stripdown of function rooms and furniture, the moving of food and beverages, etc;
Assisting in the kitchen from timetotime as required;
Regularly liaising with the Exams Officer regarding public and school examinations and resits, and coordinating the setup and stripdown of exam rooms and furniture;
Overseeing the general upkeep of the School's fleet of transport and associated tasks;
Ensuring that Caretaking and Cleaning staff adhere to all Health and Safety working practices, including school procedures and policies on the storage of hazardous materials and chemicals;
Overseeing the operation of the school laundry, including supervision of one member of staff;
Overseeing the upkeep and cleanliness of the school's cleaning machines and equipment;
The ordering and distribution of maintenance stores and paper products around the school for hygiene purposes.

The above list of duties is not exhaustive, and the post-holder may be required to perform such other duties as may be deemed necessary by the Bursar or Headmaster from time to time.

Essential Requirements:

Previous supervisory experience in a Cleaning / Caretaking role
Awareness of COSHH regulations
Good Standards of Literacy and Numeracy
Technical skills and a good knowledge of DIY
Able to undertake the physically demanding requirements of the post which includes a certain amount of lifting, and use of equipment, according the H&S guidelines
Clean driving license

Desirable:

Supervisory qualifications e.g. NEBS Certificate in Supervisory Management
Experience of working in a caretaking capacity in a school or other education establishment
Experience of driving a minibus

Hours:

7.00 am to 3.00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Attendance at School events outside these hours from time to time, as well as Founders' Day and INSET days towards the beginning or end of School holidays.

Holiday entitlement is 25 days per year, plus Bank Holidays, to be taken at times agreed by the Bursar as being appropriate for the needs of the School.

Safeguarding:

More House School is firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£33,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme
Discounted or free food
Onsite gym
Onsite parking
Sick pay

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Farnham, GU10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
One location

Application deadline: 17/04/2023

Reference ID:
Full-time non-residential Caretaking Supervisor

Expected start date: 01/06/2023