School Site Officer

Overview

Role: Reporting to the Head Teacher with a dotted line to the Kedleston Group Development and Estates Manager, the post holder will be responsible for a wide range of duties connected with the upkeep of the fabric and grounds of the site together with supporting the daily operational needs of the school.

The post holder will:

• Ensure proactive and reactive maintenance is delivered in a timely manner, liaising with the Group Estates team as needed.
• Be responsible for the security of the site.
• Ensure the school is kept clean.
• Work independently using their own initiative to overcome problems.
• Assist in monitoring and testing building systems to ensure regulatory compliance (training provided).
• Undertake driving duties to assist in site logistics.
• Adhere to good safeguarding procedures and practices.
• Support site teams at other Fernways schools as required.
• Use the Group’s Parago system to manage site maintenance and complete compliance checks.

Key responsibilities include:

• Security tasks, lighting and heating maintenance.
• Internal maintenance such as PAT Testing.
• External maintenance including inspecting fences, drains, and gutters.
• Maintaining site stores.

Emergencies:

• Ensure safe access to the school and classrooms in emergencies such as snow, ice, or flooding.
• Respond to bursts, leaks, floods, fires, and breakages promptly.
• Address electrical and gas supply emergencies, ensuring safety measures are in place.
• Act as an emergency first aider (training provided).

Health and Safety:

• Attend periodic Health & Safety Training sessions.
• Perform duties in line with health and safety requirements.
• Report serious hazards to the Head Teacher or Group H&S Manager.
• Organise routine testing of fire, emergency lighting, and water systems.
• Use cleaning and maintenance substances in line with COSHH requirements.

School Vehicles:

• Conduct weekly maintenance and safety checks of school vehicles.
• Perform weekly tyre pressure checks.
• Report any defects to the Head Teacher.
• Fuel vehicles as necessary.
• Carry out driving duties as required by the school.

Miscellaneous:

• Address enquiries from staff, students, parents, tradespeople, and emergency services.
• Attend relevant training as directed by the school.
• Carry out additional duties as required.

About Kedleston Group Ltd: Fernways School, owned by Kedleston Group, is an independent day school providing specialist education for young people with Autism, catering to Key Stage 2 to 4. The post holder is required to ensure the smooth daily operation and maintenance of school grounds.

Kedleston Group operates schools and homes for children with various special educational needs, upholding its mission and values as outlined in its Vision and Mission Statement.

Kedleston Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment, engaging in annual safeguarding training and familiarizing themselves with key policies.

The successful candidate will need to provide references and will undergo an enhanced DBS check. Kedleston Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.