POST: Assistant/Trainee Facilities Manager

Job Description

RESPONSIBLE TO:The Principal, under the day-to-day management and leadership of the Facilities Manager

SALARY:Grade 5 Point 23-25 £21,951 - £23,277pa to include outer London Allowance

LOCATION:Oasis Academy, Coulsdon

WORKING PATTERN:52 Weeks a Year, 25 days holiday + 8 days Public Holidays

37 hours a week. Hours 11.30am - 7.30pm. 30 mins lunch.

DISCLOSURE LEVEL:Enhanced

JOB PURPOSE:To assist in providing safe access and security for the Academy site.

Undertake basic maintenance and inspection of the site and equipment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

AGENERAL

1 Assist in providing safe and secure access to allocated site areas

2Undertake inspection to ensure facilities are fit for use by the school and community

3Ensure that allocated buildings and site facilities are secured

4Set out furniture, materials and equipment as required and store after use.

5Check and maintain equipment as agreed

6Undertake security and site inspections to identify any potential health and safety issues. Respond to any concerns.

7Monitor, inspect and check site facility services e.g. heating, water, electricity, gas telecommunications and security to identify and highlight any areas of concern.

8Undertake emergency cleaning and basic maintenance to make safe, repair or maintain the fabric of the building, facilities or equipment.

9Assist in the management of site security equipment to ensure the site is continuously monitored and records maintained.

10To provide and maintain high standards in cleanliness and appearance of the site.

11Assist in the maintenance of good student discipline.

12Help to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils, staff and visitors.

BSupervision/Management of people

1The post holder will have direct supervisory responsibility for the cleaning operation which will include,

Health & Safety, inductions, training and overseeing stock control.

2In the absence of the Facilities Manager, take full responsibility of the site.

3Monitor and oversee outside contractors with Facilities Manager

CResources

1Key holder responsibility which may be shared with other staff.

DKnowledge and Skills

1 Good understanding of working methods, and security issues for a full range of site services

2Good understanding of the issues associated with Health and Safety and site security

3Basic building and grounds maintenance skills and the ability to undertake routine maintenance and

repair or make safe in an emergency.

4Understanding of order processing and stockholding procedures.

5Ability to maintain appropriate records

6Awareness of the learning activities undertaken and the ethos of the Academy.

7Ability to use tact and demonstrate empathy and understanding with a range of site visitors, pupils

facility users and staff.

FOther Duties

1To participate in the life of the Academy

2Other duties as can be reasonably expected by the Principal

3Part of your Development you will be required to manage any project to specification and budget.

GSafeguarding children and young people

Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

OTHER:

The above responsibilities are subject to the general duties and responsibilities contained in the Statement of Conditions of Employment.

The duties of this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or level of responsibility entailed.

Assistant Site Manager

Person Specification

Our Purpose

Oasis Academies exists to provide a rich and balanced educational environment which caters for the whole person - academically, vocationally, socially, morally, spiritually, physically, emotionally and environmentally. Our task is to serve our students as well as to provide a learning hub for the entire community. In this way we will raise aspirations, unlock potential and work to achieve excellence through encouraging a ‘can do’ culture which nurtures confident and competent people.

Oasis Community Learning Ethos

Our ethos is an expression of our character - it is a statement of who we are and therefore the lens through which we assess all we do. Our work is motivated and inspired by the life, message and example of Christ, which shapes and guides every aspect of each of our schools. This is foundational to our belief that all people are created and loved by God as equal and unique beings, and to our commitment to model inclusion and compassion throughout all the aspects of the life and culture of each Academy community.

Essential / Desirable
Qualifications /

Basic general education

GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics grade C or above

Experience, Skills & Knowledge /

Experience of site maintenance or equivalent
Good communication sills
Computer literate

Experience in a secondary school setting
Knowledge or Health & Safety issues
Experience of a trade

Personal Qualities /

Relentlessly enthusiastic, reliable and committed
Team player who is able to work collaboratively in a diverse team
Able to deal with people from a broad cross-section of backgrounds at all levels internally and externally.
Ability to remain discrete when privy to confidential information
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
Willingness to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced CRB checks
Motivation to work with children and young people
Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes to use of authority and maintaining discipline
Have a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis Community Learning ethos.

Outline Terms and Conditions

Assistant/Trainee Facilities Manager

Salary

Annual salary to be £21,951 - £23,277pa depending on experience includes Outer London Weighting allowance.

Payment is made monthly, in arrears, and on the 30th of the month or, if falling on a weekend or public holiday, the preceding Friday.

Pension

Oasis Community Learning employees are eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Current employee contribution to the scheme is 6.5% of gross pay (before deductions).

Hours

Full time 37 hours per week x 52 weeks per annum

Additional hours may be available paid at an overtime rate

Contract

The Site Assistant will be employed by Oasis Community Learning (Registered Charity No.1109288). A full contract will be provided at the start of employment. You will be seconded to Kier for the day to day management but your Terms and Conditions will remain with Oasis.

Probation period

Continuation of employment is subject to the satisfactory completion of a six month probationary period, during which time limited employment terms will apply (these will be detailed in the contract of employment but can also be provided upon request).

Paid Leave

25 days, plus statutory public holidays, per annum, rising to 30 days per annum after two completed annual leave years (September to August).

Child Protection

All Oasis Community Learning employees are required to provide an enhanced Criminal Records Bureau disclosure and to abide by the organisation’s Child Protection Policy and procedures.