HILDEN GRANGE SCHOOL
IAPS CO-ED PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL
Part of the Alpha Plus Group

Caretaker/Grounds Assistant
Full-time
Start ASAP

Monday–Friday, 8.00am-5.00pm

Salary £9.50 - £10.50 per hour.

The Alpha Plus Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks and references essential.
The Alpha Plus Group is committed to equality of opportunity as an employer and educator.

Application closing date 19.4.19
Interviews Thursday 25.4.19

Job Description

JOB DETAILS

Job Title: Caretaker/Grounds Assistant Reports to: Site Manager

Location: Hilden Grange School, Tonbridge

JOB PURPOSE
To assist in the maintenance of the school site and grounds and to carry out crossing patrol duties as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• To assist the Site Manager and Groundsman in the routine maintenance of the school site and grounds, including the preparation of sports pitches and facilities
• To train as a crossing patrol officer and to carry out duties as required
• Opening and locking school buildings as required in term time and holiday periods, including unlocking and locking external doors and de activating and activating security alarms, checking for fire hazards, checking all windows are closed, noting and reporting all damages
• Carrying out swimming pool tests in advance of use by pupils and staff during pool opening months (April – October)
• Cleaning the Swimming Pool and maintaining the Swimming Pool Plant and Chemical Dosing Equipment, especially ensuring that regular checks of water samples are undertaken – specialist, certified training will be provided
• Ensuring sufficient stocks of chemicals and consumable spares are maintained for the pool, and also consumables and sundries for school vehicles; and ensuring that appropriate H&S procedures and COSHH regulations are followed for the handling and storage of all pool chemicals and other consumables
• Cleaning and regular servicing/preparation of the school’s transport – minibuses and people carrier – including replenishing fuel, oil, screen wash etc.
• Assisting with the supervision and direction of contractors whilst on site
• Carrying out other duties as required by the Headmaster/Site Manager, including opening and securing the school site before and after school events at weekends and during the evening.

SKILLS REQUIRED
• A good standard of DIY skills
• A clean driving license, preferably D1 or above
• Good horticultural skills/experience desirable
• Experience of using horticultural machinery an advantage
• An understanding of security and safety requirements in a school environment


• Confident use of information and communication technology (ICT), including familiarity with basic Microsoft packages e.g. Word, Outlook, etc.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude to providing an excellent level of work
• An ability to work to deadlines and to work independently and as part of a team when required.


EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• A proven track record of working successfully in a property maintenance and/or sports grounds role is desirable, but not essential
• Previous experience of working in a school environment is desirable, but not essential
• Other relevant experience will be considered.



SAFEGUARDING


APG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as an
employee of APG you are expected to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all staff within APG Schools and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way
that reflects the principles of our organisation.


JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT

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