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Premises Officer

Whiston Willis Primary Academy
locationMilton Ave, Whiston, Prescot L35 2XY, UK
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Full Time
Your Role

We seek to appoint a committed and driven Premises Officer to join our popular school. The successful candidates will be key members of our team as we continue on our journey of improvement

Whiston Willis Primary Academy has a clear vision that all pupils will achieve their best academically and develop strong moral and social intelligence as good citizens.

Pupils are at the heart of all our work and all staff have a key role in ensuring the needs of all pupils and their families are met. We can offer you fantastic, eager, well-behaved children and supportive parents.

Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children. Our nurturing school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust.

As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we offer you opportunities to further develop personally through our commitment to staff development. This commitment to professional development is of paramount importance as we believe that the development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils and all staff members actively engage in this offer.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, satisfactory medical clearance and evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

GCSE's grade A* - C, including English and Maths or equivalents
essential

Skills

Experience

Willingness to observe the Code of Safe Working Practice (COSWP) for Caretaking and Premises Staff
essential

Knowledge of moving and handling procedures
essential

Knowledge of health and safety procedures and precautions
essential

Ability to relate well to children and adults
essential

Demonstrates an understanding of inclusion
essential

Demonstrate experience of caretaking/site keeping in a school or similar environment.
essential

Awareness of COSHH regulations
essential

Organisational Fit

Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
essential

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
essential

Personal Attributes

Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with people, treat them consistently, with respect and consideration
essential

Deals with difficult situations effectively
essential

Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness
essential

Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school
essential

Commitment to health and safety.
essential

Ability to improve your own practice through observations, evaluation and discussion with colleagues
essential

Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and carry out the role effectively, knowing when to seek help and advice.
essential

Commitment to safeguarding and equality
essential

Safeguarding Information

The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school's Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.