Premises and Transport Assistant

As the premises and transport assistant at Hadlow Rural Community School, you will be responsible for ensuring high standards of maintenance, cleanliness and security across the school and grounds at all times. You will also be responsible for safely transporting students to and from school while driving the school bus., The Trustee's and Senior Leadership Team at HRCS are very aware of the significant contribution that colleagues bring to the school and the importance of providing a positive, supportive and productive working environment.

This is epitomised through our vision and values and the daily interactions between staff, students and parents. Student conduct is exemplary and based on high expectations and mutual respect; poor behaviour is not tolerated. Career development and progression for those staff with leadership aspirations is prioritised and the school has a strong track record of supporting colleagues in achieving their career goals.

All staff are highly valued, with wellbeing represented as a standing agenda item on all meetings, and working groups regularly meeting to review common practices and workload considerations., As the premises and transport assistant at Hadlow Rural Community School, you will be responsible for ensuring high standards of maintenance, cleanliness and security acrossthe school and grounds at all times. You will also be responsible for safely transporting students to and from school while driving the school bus.

• To ensure the premises are opened and closed at agreed times ensuring the building and perimeters are secure.
• Set up areas for internal and external functions as required, moving furniture, equipment and supplies around the premises.
• Ensure that regular maintenance takes place, and the site always remains clean and accessible.
• Carry out statutory compliance checks including fire alarms, water testing, and room audits.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance across the premises when required.
• Submit maintenance requesitions and place orders when required.
• Carry out regular Health and Safety checks.
• Carry out regular risk assessments and keep appropriate records.
• Ensure that dangerous substance and equipment are used and stored safely, in accordance with COSHH regulations.
• Checking and maintaining outdoor areas including courtyard, playground, field and teaching spaces.
• Organising the removal of rubbish from the site.
• To be a key holder and respond to emergencies out of school hours.
• To drive the school bus as part of each arranged shift.
• Help manage school lettings including evenings and weekends.
• Carry out external visits that may be required, such as collecting small parts at short notice.
• Liaison with cleaning staff to ensure they have the materials and equipment to carry out their cleaning roles.
• In conjunction with the premises manager organise external contractors to undertake external contractors to
• in conjunction with the Facilities Manager, manage the activities of the department to make the most efficient use of the resources available, ensuring a safe working environment is maintained.
• To always contribute and promote safeguarding to ensure the safety and security of our students.
• To undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required if the post holder.

This description is intended to provide guidance on the range of duties associated withthe post. It is not intended to provide a full and exhaustive definition. It may be subject to modification and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties as required by the Headteacher.

1. Awareness of Health and Safety Procedures
2. Ability to both lead, in the absence of the premises manager and work as part of a team.
3. Ability to ensure that the…