Premises Manager
OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus
Kent
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- Salary:
- Salary: £32,000 to £35,000 per annum Dependent upon skills and experience
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As Soon As Possible
- Apply by:
- 25 September 2024
Job overview
OneSchool Global UK is part of the OneSchool Global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world with 126 campuses across 20 countries.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join the Maidstone Campus on a full time, permanent basis as a Premises Manager.
Key responsibilities:
- Management of Health & Safety and OSG Safety portal on the Campus. Ensure all statutory H&S requirements are met in a timely manner. Arrange Health & Safety committee on a scheduled basis, Promote H & S culture with all stakeholders.
- Manage and carry out the necessary risk assessments, safety monitoring and checklists and systems on the OSG Safety Portal.
- Delivery of the Panned Preventative Program for the campus in line with OSG H&S Standards and legal requirements.
- Upkeep and general care/maintenance of the school building and outside areas.
- Carry out minor repairs to property, fixtures, fittings and equipment, within the scope of the role.
- Notify the Campus Principal/Campus Administration (CA) Team, of any repairs or maintenance work, which is beyond the competence of the Premises Manager
- Where necessary, engaging with contractors and monitoring their efficiency e.g. cleaners, external servicing etc.
- Responsibility for refuse storage, collection and disposal.
- General porterage duties and moving of furniture including preparation of rooms for functions, such as assembly, exams and events
- As required, receive and check goods and supplies and take them to the appropriate place for storage.
- Any other work requested by, and deemed appropriate by, the Campus Principal and CA Team.
- Make safe any hazards, corrective actions and where appropriate cordon off the area.
- Complete weekly/monthly/annual testing and inspections as per guidance.
- Ensure that clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes at all times.
The overall security of all premises including:
- Unlocking and locking of school premises, including during holidays where needed,
- Responding to, and resetting of, the school alarm, liaising with the police and alarm company as primary key holder (including unsociable hours where required).
- Checking and securing the school premises subsequent to out of hours intruder
alarm activation.
- Checking damage/security every morning on arrival at the premises including perimeter.
- Monitoring and administering CCTV system when needed
- Allow access to any contractor who may be working on the site, in school holidays or at weekends
We offer:
- A competitive salary
- Workplace pension scheme
- PPE where required
- Onsite free parking
- Supportive staff and wider community who are committed to school improvement
- Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment
OurSchool Global has a clear vision, and our values are the heart of everything we do. Our culture is supportive and dynamic, and our success is enabled by an engaging, passionate team approach.
If you would like to arrange a visit to the campus or an informal conversation regarding the role please email Keryn Westhuizen – Campus Principal- keryn.westhuizen@uk.oneschoolglobal.com
For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: UK Employment Landing Page - OneSchool Global or follow us on LinkedIn.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 25th September 2024
Interviews will be held week commencing: 30th September 2024
OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks. A Section 128 Prohibition from the management of independent schools check will apply to this post.
We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus
OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus (formerly Focus School Linton Park Campus) is an independent, all-through, co-educational, non-selective school for children aged 7-18. It has a strong Christian ethos and there are 195 pupils on its roll. Linton Park is situated in Maidstone, Kent. The school was established on its current site in 2008 in purpose-built accommodation, which has been further developed since including a new state-of-the-art Learning Centre for Primary students.
Why should I work at OneSchool Global UK Maidstone Campus?
- Modern, cutting-edge facilities in bright, clean, fully resourced, purpose-built accommodation.
- Friendly, supportive working environment with a real sense of family.
- Professionally supportive structure which gives a sense of value and purpose to every member of staff whatever their role, enabling meaningful continual professional development.
- Beautiful setting in the leafy Kent countryside with easy access routes to London and the rest of the UK.
- Students who value a top-class education and are engaged and interested in lessons, wrapped around by a parent and wider community group who appreciate the efforts of their staff.
- In a national Education Picture where teachers often feel as if they are painting walls, a chance to create an educational work of art where there is time, space and opportunity to work on the fine detail.
Focus Learning Trust was established as a registered charity in 2003 for the advancement of education, primarily providing leadership and support to its network of 23 UK, non-selective, independent schools which are registered as schools with a religious character, following the national curriculum.
We are part of the OneSchool Global network – one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world. With schools in 20 countries worldwide, our 9000 students are benefiting from the amazing results of global collaboration and cutting-edge educational methods.
In April 2019, the entire OneSchool entity rebranded globally, hence our new look and our name change from Focus School to OneSchool Global UK. This better reflects our teaching and learning strategy and makes us truly one global school.
Campus Principal: Mrs Keryn van der Westhuizen (acting)
Number of Campus Staff: 32
Number of Students: 173
Vision & Values:
“A global education ecosystem that develops life-ready students who learn how to learn.”
In coming to this school each student, parent and staff member shall uphold the values of the School:
- Integrity - uprightness and honesty;
- Care and Compassion – kindness, consideration and generosity to the whole community;
- Respect – for all people, property, opinions and those in authority;
- Responsibility – for our actions, progress and the environment;
- Commitment – to self-discipline and the pursuit of excellence.
Our Campus Prospectus and latest Inspection Report can be downloaded from the links lower down the page.
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