Premises officer

TeacherActive is working with a brilliant trust in the Leicestershire that's looking for a Premises Officer at one of their schools. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos.  In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by the Head as well as a network of other premises officers across the Trust.   High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos.  In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by the Head as well as a network of other premises officers across the Trust. You'll be primarily based at one school but will be supporting other schools/premises officers in the trust. Key Duties / Responsibilities Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action if required Act as the designated key holder for the school premises Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms) Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified crafts person) and maintenance of the buildings and site Arrange emergency repairs Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required time-scales Monitor stock and order supplies Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line  manager immediately Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and  equipment, in line with other schedules Monitor the work of and manage cleaning and other site staff Oversee and make decisions on all planned maintenance Ensure the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment following training, for example sports/theatrical equipment Facilitate lettings and carry out associated tasks, in line with local agreements Handle small amounts of cash for the purchase of materials to carry out repairs Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following  academy protocol/procedures Any other duties appropriate to the post Health Support benefits Excellent employer contribution towards Local Government Pension Scheme The role is for 37 to 40 hours per week and 52 weeks per year. All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services