Premises Assistant
Ark Priory Primary Academy
Ealing
- £26,853 - £28,553 per year
- New
- Salary:
- LGPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 15 July 2024
Job overview
Job Description: Premises Assistant
Reporting to: Premises Manager
Location: Ark Priory Primary Academy
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time, 36 hours a week. Standard hours are 36 per week
Salary: Ark Support Band 4, pay points 3 – 7
£26,853 - £28,553
Ark Priory admitted its first two reception and nursery classes (90 pupils) in September 2013 and in 2019/2020, we had our first cohort of Year 6 pupils. It is a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children in Acton. It offers an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for its pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well-rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society. Ark Priory had a highly successful first year and was graded outstanding by Ofsted (June 2015).
Our mission, to ensure that all children can attend university or pursue a career of their choice, is incredibly important and something that we keep at the forefront of our minds every day, through our academy values of ‘Explore, Endeavour and Excel’ – today we lay the foundations for tomorrow’s success. By the end of their time at Ark Priory, we expect all children to possess the characteristics highlighted in our ‘Ark Priory child’.
Pupils are proud to be Ark Priory pupils and reflect the positive and respectful school culture in which all staff know and care about our pupils. We celebrate togetherness and what makes us part of our unique Ark Priory community, as well as valuing and nurturing differences; in our school bullying, harassment and violence are never tolerated.
Joining Ark Priory Primary Academy is an exciting opportunity to work in an outstanding setting which offers lots of potential and opportunity to embark on a rewarding career path.
Our core values are “courage,” “exploration,” “endeavour” and “excellence.” We take great pride in the diversity of our student body, celebrating all backgrounds and cultures. Our community is already very strong and we are fortunate to have a committed and supportive parent body. If you are an outstanding individual who has drive and enthusiasm, and who will relish a rewarding, new opportunity please submit an application today. Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Role
As Premises Assistant, you will play an integral role in ensuring the Academy is a safe, inviting, and positive learning environment for students, staff and visitors. You will work to ensure the highest quality of site maintenance.
You will support the management and operations of premises-related functions at the Academy including buildings and grounds maintenance, security, cleaning, health and safety, lettings of our facilities and contractors.
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety and Security
· Work with the Premises Manager to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and guidance.
· Act as first aider and fire warden
· Work with the Premises Manager to ensure cover for all agreed Academy opening hours, which may include evening and weekend use.
· Work with the Premises Manager to ensure the general security of the buildings and grounds and ensure that the Academy is properly locked and alarmed when unoccupied.
· Assist with maintaining risk assessments and management plans ensuring that they are up to date and comply with any action plans to rectify any deficiencies identified.
· Follow fire safety and evacuation measures and ensure fire risk assessments are followed.
Maintenance & Cleaning
· Carry out simple repairs and general maintenance, carrying out works safely and to a high standard to help keep it in a good state of repair and appearance.
· Promptly identify and make safe any hazards on site, reporting these to the Premises Manager.
· Work with the Premises Manager in conducting routine inspections and keeping records using the building management system.
· To ensure that all plant and other equipment are available and working effectively during the opening hours of the Academy and adjusted as required for evening and weekend use.
· Promptly dispose of waste in accordance with legislation.
Portering & Setups
· Receive and process deliveries, taking them to the appropriate place within the Academy.
· Prepare rooms for lessons/meetings/events, setting out or putting away furniture as required and ensuring rooms are clean and presentable.
Lettings
· Oversee lettings, ensuring that rooms are adequately set up and that the condition of the Academy premises is assessed before and after events, taking responsibility for the health and safety of the hirers whilst on the Academy premises.
· Undertake reception duties, answering the phone, greeting visitors, ensuring DBS requirements are adhered to when required.
Other
· Supporting the staffing of student entrance/exit points at the start and end of the school day.
· Liaise with colleagues and external contacts at all levels of seniority with confidence, tact and diplomacy.
· Actively promote the safety and welfare of our children and young people
· Undertake other responsibilities as reasonably directed by the Premises Manager or a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
About Ark Priory Primary Academy
Ark Priory admitted its first two reception and nursery classes (90 pupils) in September 2013. It is a mixed, non-denominational; two form entry primary school for local children in East Acton. It offers an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for its pupils. We place great emphasis of teaching our pupils social norms and nurturing a sense of community belonging. A clearly defined set of values ‘Explore, Endeavour and Excel’ are shared by all stakeholders, permeates all aspects of our work. Ark Priory had a highly successful first year and in June 2015 was graded outstanding by Ofsted. Read the full report here. From September 2019, it now has nursery through to Year 6 pupils.
The school is part of Ark, an educational charity with a network of academies in Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Ark schools are happy, well-run schools characterised by high ambitions, high achievement and exemplary behaviour with the mission that all pupils have the opportunity to go to university or pursue a career of their choice. The academy opened in September 2013 with ambitious plans and targets. These were fully met. The academy achieved a remarkable amount in its first year, having established a clear identity, strong pedagogy and an aspirational culture which is underpinned by Ark pillars of ‘Knowing every child’. Ark Priory also has an academy song that highlights our motto ‘Courage to fly’ and our school values, ‘Explore, endeavour and excel’ showing that these permeate through all aspects of academy life. Classes are named after famous explorers and other influential figures from history who were catalysts for change and who personify our values, such as Seacole, Shackleton and Einstein.
We have strong links with the wider community and we encourage our students to ensure they become part of the community by participating in various local fairs and events. Our school also regularly welcomes external visitors including as a dance group workshop, a scientist and an explorer! Parents are also a big part of our community and regularly volunteer at the school and organise a variety of fundraising events from bake sales to raffles to bingo nights.
We understand the importance of investing in our staff and providing them with the necessary training and development to achieve our shared goals. In addition to frequent in-school training, regular external training is available to everyone. Staff are encouraged to bring back a "learning take-away", in order to continue this training in school and pass any knowledge or best practices onto the rest of the team. Our training doesn’t stop once you reach a certain level or learn a certain skill – we’ll support you throughout your whole career, from starting out as a trainee to running your own school.
The key to our success has been high expectations and the pursuit of excellence that our teachers instil in our young learners throughout their learning journey. Please see our website for further information.
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