Premises Assistant Ark Dickens Primary Academy

About The Role

Ark Dickens Primary Academy is a thriving two-form entry primary school in the heart of Portsmouth. We are a proudly diverse inner city community and that diversity is one of our greatest strengths.

At Dickens relationships are at the centre of everything we do. We are a relational approach school: we believe that strong trusting connections between staff pupils and families are what make the biggest difference. Our staff are passionate dedicated people who believe in every child and work tirelessly to help them achieve their very best.
We also invest in our people. Personal development is something we take seriously and you will be supported to grow and thrive in your role.

We are looking for a Premises Assistant to join our premises team where you will be working alongside our Site Manager to keep Dickens safe clean and welcoming every single day.

You will work a rotating shift pattern:

Early shift: 7:00am 3:00pm (opening the school)
Late shift: 10:00am 6:00pm (closing the school)
This is a hands-on varied role covering buildings and grounds maintenance health and safety security cleaning oversight and contractor liaison. No two days are the same and your work directly supports the children staff and families who rely on this school every day.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Site Manager with the maintenance and security of the school buildings and grounds
• Carrying out routine checks basic repairs and general maintenance tasks
• Assisting with health and safety compliance including checks recordkeeping and risk assessments
• Opening and closing the site including securing buildings and setting alarms
• Preparing rooms and spaces for school activities events and lettings
• Liaising with external contractors and supervising works where required
• Responding promptly and effectively to maintenance or site issues during the school day
  

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous caretaking maintenance or site support experience (school experience desirable)
• Holds a valid MiDAS qualification or is willing to undertake MiDAS training (subject to holding the appropriate driving license).
• Is dependable well organised and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Has a good awareness of health and safety requirements or a willingness to undertake training
• Takes pride in maintaining a safe welcoming and wellpresented environment
• Communicates effectively with colleagues pupils and visitors
• If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries please contact the school on or email

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards a scheme offering savings from over 3000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans up to 5000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential counselling legal advice and a range of different support.
• Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at Us
  

  Diversity and inclusion:

  We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone staff and students can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Arks diversity and inclusion commitments please click on this link.

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  Safeguarding statement:
  Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its order to meet this responsibility its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

  Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required before appointment to disclose any unspent conviction cautions reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Arks safer recruitment process please click this link.

  Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.