Maintenance Officer

Maintenance Officer
Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School
Vacancy type:
Permanent 20 hours per week (7am-11am Mon-Fri, with some degree of flexibility required)
Holidays 26 days per year (rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service)
Full year working

The governing body of Meadowside Community Primary and Nursery School is looking for a competent and enthusiastic handy person to fulfil the role as Maintenance Officer across our school site. The post is for a part time Maintenance Officer to work 5 x mornings per week with flexibility to also cover additional hours if required. The successful candidate will be proactive, highly motivated and responsible for the efficient running of the site including safety, site security, maintenance and outside areas. This role would see the successful candidate form part of our Maintenance Team for the school and be supported from staff across The Challenge Academy Trust.

Applicants must be able to work as part of a vibrant, committed team, communicate effectively with children, staff, governors, parents and contractors and display adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

Ideally the applicant will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and warmth when dealing with children, parents, colleagues and visitors
• Experience of maintaining a school or other public building
• Knowledge of Health & Safety guidelines and how to apply them in a school setting.
• Meadowside Primary is situated within extensive grounds and has recently been fortunate enough to receive significant investment from TCAT. It is set on one site and is well-maintained and cared for. It has an excellent reputation within the local and wider community.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and friendly community of committed and supportive staff, governors and parents.
• Enthusiastic pupils who are proud of their school
• Full training in all aspects of school maintenance, operations and Health and Safety

Please note that this post provides an opportunity for training and development in premises management.

During School holidays, hours are more flexible and can be arranged in discussion with the Headteacher. Leave entitlement is 26 days per year (rising to 31 days after 5 years) between 1st September - 31st August. All holidays are to be taken during school closure periods