VACANCIES

We currently have a vacancy for a Site Manager

Salary: LB of Camden Officer NJC APT & C Pay Scale 6 (£35,814 - £37,437)

All year round, 35 hours per week.

Job type: Full Time, Permanent.

Start Date: As soon as possible – depending on availability.

Job Overview – The Role

35 hours per week, overtime may be required.

All year round, non-residential.

Annual holiday entitlement 33 days (including bank holidays). Holidays to be taken during school closure dates.

We are a committed and supportive school with a strong, inclusive ethos, where children are at the heart of everything we do. This is an opportunity to become part of our close community and to take pride in the upkeep and presentation of our beautiful Victorian school.

We wish to appoint a conscientious, proactive and hard-working Premises Officer. You will maintain excellent, friendly and professional relationships with children, staff and visitors and keep the school safe, clean and in good repair. This position is available to start as soon as possible. Any job offer is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check, references/health check and a 6-month probationary period.

Duties will include:

• Security, minor repairs, painting, building shelves and general maintenance of school

• Monitoring a team of outside contract cleaners and performing emergency cleaning

• Monitoring the work of outside contractors

• Occasionally transporting monies to and from the bank

• As an emergency key holder, call outs to school site (including school house) to deal with emergencies

• Health and Safety Risk Assessment / Fire Risk Assessment and Electrical Safety testing (PAT)

• Carrying out checks, monitoring and completing paperwork for Health and Safety aspects of the post including asbestos, COSHH and legionella’s, as well as keeping an up to date inventory of school assets.

Essential requirements:

• Flexibility and reliability

• Strong oral, written and numeracy skills.

• Committed to delivering high service standards.

• Experience of working in a school or similar environment for a minimum of one year.

• Self-motivating and innovative.

• An understanding of Health and Safety regulations and their application

• Demonstrate ability to organise and manage a diverse workload

• A good team player with a cheerful disposition with an eye for detail.

• Proven record of effective and strong commitment to equal opportunities.

• IT skills

Desirable requirements:

• Have practical experience of carpentry, plumbing and other types of repairs and maintenance

• Experience of working to a budget and monitoring expenditure against this

• First Aid qualification or willing to train as a first aider

Closing date: Monday 6th January 2025 (9am)

If you would like to apply for this role, please email:

p.dougan@westhampstead.camden.sch.uk

We would welcome and encourage potential candidates to visit our school.
Early application is encouraged, as we are hoping to interview and appoint as soon as possible.
West Hampstead Primary School reserves the right to close applications early and make an appointment at any stage.
Please be aware that references will be taken up following shortlisting and before interview.

Safeguarding at WHPS

Our school is committed to safer recruitment.
We are an equal opportunities employer that promotes respect for all and upholds values that challenge prejudice and discrimination
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment.
This post is subject to DBS check.