Facilities Assistants X3
Claremont Fan Court School, City of Westminster
Facilities Assistants X3
Salary Not Specified
Claremont Fan Court School, City of Westminster
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 16 Oct | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: a7eedd7052b841a6b9a47533518b2bf0
Full Job Description
- Work as part of the facilities team responsible for the safe upkeep and running of the School's facilities
- Assist with the day-to-day security of the site as well as event logistics. parking management and general portering
- Carry out general repairs across a range of disciplines: electrical, decorating, woodwork, as well as knowing when to call in more specialist helpEvent Support
- Provide a portering and event set-up service to ensure supplies are in place and School activities can proceed in a timely manner
- Set up and break down rooms for functions when required following detailed specification. Last-minute changes may require flexibility on the part of the post holder
- Assist others with the moving of furniture/ equipment, etc.
- Direct visitors to parking spaces during events, dropoff, pick-up and at other timesPortering
- Receive and transfer goods and materials delivered 4 | Claremontfancourt.co.uk, to the School to appropriate locations around the School site
- Assist with general cleaning as part of event support including bin clearance, sweeping, etcSite maintenance:Contribute to maintaining the site and buildings in agood state of repair, ensuring that the activities of theSchool take place in an environment suited to learningby keeping the School well-maintained, safe and stockedwith all necessary supplies.
- Undertake emergency and reactive maintenance repairs as directed
- During the school holidays assist with planned maintenance as directed by the maintenance supervisor
- Report any maintenance repair requirements or health and safety concerns to the appropriate person as a matter of urgency.
- Carry out regular checks and maintenance of drains, gullies and gutters to ensure they are free-flowing and clean.
- Maintain the swimming pools for daily use (training will be provided).
- Keep equipment, tools and machinery in a secure manner.
- Keep boiler houses and storerooms clean.
- Use cleaning equipment as directed and in accordance with health and safety guidelines, including the reporting of faults.
- Use cleaning products in accordance with guidelines paying particular attention to the correct use of chemicals in accordance with COSHH regulations.
- Comply with all safety instructions, e.g. place warning signs for slippery areas.
- Sweep, collect litter and maintain the site generally.
- Assist the housekeeper with general cleaning tasks e.g. cleaning at heightSecurity
- Be vigilant of strangers on site and report as necessary
- Check premises and work areas are clean and secured on completion of any works
- Provide safe access to the site in the event of snow, minor floods and similar emergency situationsHealth and Safety
- Comply with all health and safety policies and procedures
- Ensure safe methods of manual handling and working at height are observed at all times
- Use any machinery, equipment, dangerous substance or safety device provided by the school in accordance with the training and instructions provided, reporting any faults or accidents or near misses immediately
- Action any other health and safety instruction given by a person in authorityIn addition to those duties set out above, the post holderwill:
- Work without supervision and act on own initiative as required or appropriate to ensure excellent customer service to both internal and external customers
- Undertake any relevant training as required, including, but not limited to, child protection training and specific health and safety training such as chainsaw or spraying operations
- Keep aware of relevant school policies and procedures
- Prioritise all work and meet agreed deadlines, taking a flexible approach to their hours to meet the demands of the role
- Act in a manner that promotes Claremont Fan Court policies and practices at all times. This includes adhering to the equal opportunities policy
- Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities commensurate with the grade and scope of the post as instructed facilities manager
- Practical DIY skills to undertake general maintenance and repairs including painting and decorating and basic maintenance tasks
- Available to work occasional evenings and weekends
- Previous experience in a facilities or portering role or similar
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Able to work collaboratively and co-operatively in a team
- Reliable - excellent attendance and punctuality record
- Able to communicate clearly and effectively with parents, colleagues, visitors, contractors and others
- Friendly and approachable but able to maintain a professional distance
- Able to respect confidentiality
- Able to adhere to the school's values and ethos
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the role, Experience of working in a school environment
- Clean driving licence with category D1 and previous experience of driving a minibus (training will be provided)
- First aid certificate (or willing to be trained)
- Good written skills and basic IT skills
- Swimming pool plant qualification Values based behaviours
- Able to demonstrate the behaviours associated with our ethos and values of respect, integrity and collaboration
- To provide an environment where the God-given We are proud of Claremont Fan Court School's strong London, can children from 2 ½ to 18 balance forest potential of every individual is recognised and valued.reputation for being a compassionate, child centred, trulyschools with further maths, lacrosse with the pursuit of a With this recognition comes the expectation of highco-educational school of choice for families seeking anmedical career, learning history in a building that made personal achievement and moral standards and aacademically ambitious environment that educates the history or playing rugby while designing for a fashion developing awareness of our individual responsibilitywhole child. show. to each other and our world.
- To maintain a broad and forward-looking Set in 100 acres of historic grounds, Claremont is knownTeachers, staff, pupils and their families are expected to curriculum in which pupils are encouraged to thinkfor focussing on the academic potential of our pupils,support and extend the atmosphere of respect, courtesy, independently to meet the demands of a rapidlybut not at the expense of their pastoral wellbeing; for athe love of learning and the value of friendship that is changing world.culture that nurtures pupils' limitless potential, not just inheld dear at Claremont Fan Court School. This peaceful
- To encourage our pupils to awaken to all that is good exams but also in equipping them with the skills to shapeand purposeful intent extends throughout every lesson and true within and around them in their spiritualthe world around them at university, in their careers andand into the pastoral and co-curricular activities we offer. journey of self- discovery.in the wider society beyond.
- To equip our pupils with a strong set of values for future decision making.
- The following values are fundamental to everything we do: courtesy, respect, trust, moral integrity, selfdiscipline, love for God and man.
- The School embraces the whole Claremont family: pupils, parents, guardians, staff and governors in its mission, vision and ethos, Please ensure you read the job information pack Please note that we reserve the right to conductcarefully, as well as the school's Recruitment, Disclosuresinterviews prior to the closing date. References may beand Selection Policy, Safeguarding Policy and Applicanttaken up at any stage during the recruitment process.Privacy Policy on our website. Claremont Fan Court School and its staff are committedApplicants are asked to complete the downloadable to safeguarding the welfare of children. Successfulapplication form available on our website. The applicationapplicants will be required to undergo screeningform is available in a Microsoft Word read/write format.appropriate to the post, including checks with past
Welcome to Claremont Fan Court School. We are a We prioritise, too, an understanding of character Missionthriving, co-educational independent day school in and the way in which our relationship with others areSurrey for pupils aged 2½ to 18. Founded in 1922, we fundamental to our successes in life, university and Our mission guides the ethos of the school and is arecently celebrated our 100th anniversary as an evolving,careers. primary document for all who work at the school.successful school. Where else, within a school bus ride from south west
We realise this by being a high-quality school of choicewhere young people achieve more than they think ispossible.EthosGoodness underpins this school. Teachers, staff, pupilsand their families are expected to support and extendthe atmosphere of respect, courtesy, the love of learningand the value of friendship that is held dear at ClaremontFan Court School. This peaceful and purposeful intentextends throughout every lesson and into the pastoraland co-curricular activities we offer.Young people leave Claremont Fan Court School asconfident, contributing and caring members of the globalcommunity. They cherish the values that equip them tomake a positive contribution and be a force for good inthe world., Claremont Fan Court School is set in a beautiful locationand is a warm and welcoming community. Professionalstandards are high, and we encourage ongoing trainingand personal development.The school is located just outside Esher in Surrey and iseasily accessible from the A3, M3 and M25 with amplefree staff parking. The nearest train station is Claygatewhich is a 25-minute walk, with local bus services alsoavailable.Esher and its neighbouring towns offer easy accessto both central London and the stunning Surreycountryside, offering a feeling of space whilst beingonly a stone's throw from London and all the facilities acapital city has to offer.The local area has a mix of leisure activities available.Both the historic palace at Hampton Court and thebeautiful gardens at RHS Wisley are nearby, as well asSandown Racecourse.Property prices tend to be high locally but there areaffordable options a little further out, and many staffchoose to live slightly further afield.Benefits include group personal pension plan - the schoolmakes a generous contribution with a 3% employeecontribution, 3x salary life assurance, staff discount forchildren attending the school, cycle to work scheme,complimentary lunches and refreshments during termtime. There is also onsite parking.Terms and conditionsSalary:Competitive dependent on skills and experienceHours:Working throughout the year, Monday to Saturday on arota basis, 40 hours per week. 10.30am to 7.00pm with athirty-minute lunch break (unpaid) and a paid ten-minutebreak each morning and afternoon.On occasion, times will vary so that a working day of 8hours may start earlier or finish later between 6.00amand 7.00pm. The school will give as much notice aspractically possible. There may sometimes be short-termchange to planned events which will require flexibility onthe part of the post-holder.Summer gala day (Saturday in late June or early July)and open mornings (Saturdays), usually 4 per year, arerequired for which additional hours will be paid.