Apprentice Site Operative

The responsibilities set out below may be varied from time to time:

To be aware of, adhere to and promote the school’s safeguarding procedures To present the school in a positive way in the community To respect the confidential nature of all information acquired in the performance of the job either verbally or in writing To work in a responsible and safe manner, paying attention to all Health and Safety procedures operating within the school Undertake training necessary within the role plus all mandatory training Participate in yearly Performance Management and regular coaching reviews Undertake general repairs and maintenance around the establishment, inside and out, including decorating, repairs on furnishings and buildings Maintain security of the site i.e. opening, closing and alarming of the premises Ensure safe storage of all equipment in line with COSHH requirements Ensure COSHH registers are maintained under site managers guidance Provide a porterage service for deliveries to ensure supplies are correctly handled, appropriately delivered, and secured so as to protect school assets Assist in the setting up / clearing down of rooms required for training, meetings, school events, etc including setting up and ensuring the safety of relevant equipment To assist with the cleaning and organisation at lunchtime including storage of tables and chairs in preparation for use of the hall during the afternoon/evenings To assist Site Manager in regulatory testing/maintenance and cleaning of the hydrotherapy pool as required in order to ensure it is compliant To ensure that any contractors who work on site when the pupils are present, are chaperoned during their time on site to ensure the safety of all Inspecting on a weekly basis and maintaining the grounds for litter and general tidiness Commitment to gaining grounds maintenance experience to help with ground marking of pitches To report all incidents of vandalism, damage and graffiti to site manager Learn to use school’s online maintenance reporting systems

Participate n Health & Safety procedures relevant to the job such as:

Manual handling Safe use of machinery and/or equipment COSHH First Aid and Hygiene Practice Lone working procedures and responsibility Working at Heights Risk Assessments A full, clean driving licence is desirable for this role

Training:

Property Maintenance Operative Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard:

This apprenticeship is a work based apprenticeship You will have monthly tutor visits and you will be supported by your mentor at the school There is no requirement to attend college

Training Outcome:
For the right candidate, and on completion of the apprenticeship, there may be the opportunity to take on a full time role within the organisation

Employer Description:
We moved into our brand new school in February 2017 which has amazing facilities for the pupils/students both in and outdoors. Foreland Fields School caters for around 220 pupils with Profound, Severe and Complex Needs including ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorder). Foreland Fields is a happy school where we maximise each learning opportunity and celebrate childrens’ successes every step of the way. We strongly believe that all of our pupils have the capacity to learn and are entitled to the opportunity to learn. Through attending our school, all pupils and students have access to a quality education in order to enable them to learn. Our school ethos promotes ‘Aspirational Personalised Learning’. We see children as individuals with differing needs and strengths. Our aim is to extend and support all children and help them to reach their full potential. We have high but realistic expectations and are ambitious for all of our pupils/students. Through our curriculum pathways we tailor the education to individual need, interest and aptitude so as to fulfil every young person’s potential. Foreland Fields School is a Rights Respecting School. The United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child is at the heart of all our policies and practice. Ofsted rate us as a Good school, but we are not content with that and strive to become Outstanding. We are a friendly, ambitious and inclusive school and work hard to build a positive relationship with each child and their family. We strongly believe in working together with parents and carers and hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities to be involved in school life.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 3.30pm with 30 minutes break.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness