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 beresponsible for ensuring high standards of maintenance, cleanliness and security acrossthe school and grounds at all times. You will also be responsible for safely transportingstudents to and from school while driving the school bus.Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks

• 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 requestions 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 maintenance work that cannot be carried out in-house.
• 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 tomodification and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties asrequired 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 highest standards of quality and customer care are achieved4. First aid trained desirable 5. Basic understanding of plumbing and electrical with a good desirable, understanding of DIY 6. Ability to maintain a calm approach to the many demands of school life7. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).8. Driving license is essential, PVC license is desirable, but training will be provided. Personal Qualities1. Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 2. Excellent organisational skills. 3. Ability to work using own initiative. 4. Flexibility in approach to work 5. Ability to prioritise workload and delegate work accordingly, We know that applying for a position and starting employment at a new school can be abig step, and therefore it is very important for us that candidates have a goodunderstanding of our school and are able to make a judgement, for themselves, on theexcellent working environment and the support provided at HRCS.

Hadlow Rural Community School (HRCS) opened in September 2013 and offers a unique educational opportunity to students across the Weald of Kent; located within an idyllic 20-acre rural campus, situated in the historic village of Hadlow. HRCS is a popular, oversubscribed School with a current roll of just under 400 students. The School relocated to a £7million new build in 2016 and has developed a strong reputation both locally and beyond for enabling its young people to excel and flourish; providing an exciting, vibrant and dynamic experience in academic and land based vocational studies. The school is heavily oversubscribed and has, for the last four years, achieved one of the highest percentages of preferences for Year 7 places, for non-selective schools, across Kent. The success and popularity of the school has been based on our ethos of providing an educational experience suited to our students and the local community and, whilst academic progress is of the highest importance to us, this is equally matched by our promotion of vocational and enrichment opportunities, ensuring the development of every child as a whole. Positive, productive, and supportive relationships with all stakeholders is a key element of the school and this is further underpinned by maintaining small class sizes of 25-26 students across the school, with many Key Stage 4 option subjects averaging class sizes of 15 students. High expectations are promoted across every aspect of the school and all members of HRCS are expected to be kind, caring and considerate, showing honesty and integrity and applying 100% effort in all their endeavours, supporting our school motto of 'Effort Achieves'.


• Working within an idyllic rural setting Headteacher & SLT open door policy
• Welcoming environment SLT Staff Wellbeing Champion
• Competitive Salary Staff priority in school admissions
• CPD Prioritised through Appraisal Access to school car
• Reduced Directed Time (50 hours) Electric Car Chargers
• Staff Loyalty days Free Parking
• Paid leave for key life events Free Duty Meals
• Schools UK Health Insurance Free Tea and Coffee
• Wellbeing weeks- 3.30pm closure Sick Pay
• Comprehensive Induction Pension Contributions
• Personalised CPD Support Line
• Aspirational Leadership Support Occupational Health Support
• Funded NPQ's/Higher Level training Staff Social Events
• Access to Teacher Training Staff wellbeing & workload group
• Small Class Sizes Kent Rewards