Job Description

We are looking for self-motivated, reliable, multi-skilled, proactive and organised Premises Maintenance Assistant to join our Premises team.

Successful candidates would work 52.14 weeks per annum, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday inclusive, with the flexibility of working occasional Saturdays, daily working hours are to meet operational needs and may involve shift working.

To contribute to the smooth running of the school by carrying out a range of duties as directed by the Premises Manager including security and supervision of the site and related equipment, there will be an emphasis on building and DIY maintenance tasks, porterage and other manual duties will be involved.

The duties of the post as outlined will be subject to the appropriate risk assessment, safe systems of work and appropriate equipment being available and the relevant competencies of the post holder.

Main Responsibilities:

Security and Supervision
Cleaning
Grounds Maintenance
Electrical Works
Maintenance of Outdoor Swimming Pool
Minor repairs to Staff Houses
Regular maintenance checks to waste pumps
Regular checks of danger signs to Moat
Working at heights
Maintenance and Health & Safety
Plumbing Work
Plastering Work
Glazing Work

Previous similar experience in the building trade is desirable but not essential as training will be given. You should be able to demonstrate good literacy and numeracy skills and be able to relate well to children and interact with them in a friendly and positive manner. A cheerful, flexible approach, the ability to prioritise, with a can-do attitude and good DIY skills are essential.

Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school office. Applications submitted on the school's application form will only be considered. Please take care to complete the application form in full as incomplete applications may not be considered. Application forms can be found on the school website - http://ramsdenhall.org.uk/vacancies or alternatively please contact Jane Quilter, on telephone: 01277 624580 or email: jquilter@ramsdenbillericay.co.uk. Completed applications should be sent to Jane Quilter.

Information about the School

Ramsden Hall Academy is a Residential Special School for male students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs (SEMH) based in Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex.

The Academy was judged Good at its recent Ofsted inspections and is part of the Parallel Learning Trust, a Multi Academy Trust and DfE approved sponsor.

The Academy works with up to 100 secondary-age and Year 6 male students who have an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) for Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) issues offering a residential provision.

The Academy aims to support all students with their specific needs and barriers to learning to enable them to reach their full potential both academically and in terms of managing their behaviour. This is achieved by providing high quality teaching and learning and by using assessment, engagement and developing educational programmes. The Academy works actively with students and their families to ensure positive outcomes for all.

Focused attention is paid to the student’s individual needs through an integrated therapeutic approach to the curriculum. The Academy works with families to put in place aspirational targets for all learners and always celebrate the achievements of students to reinforce their success and achievement.

Any of the students demonstrating the skills and attainment required to successfully reintegrate into a mainstream school will be supported in the transition. Families will also receive support and guidance on how to best work with the school to help ensure their child is successful. The Academy aims for all students to enter further education, training or employment on exit from the Academy.

Our site is both attractive and well equipped in all areas of the curriculum and is well resourced. The school is situated with 14 acres of land in Ramsden Heath, near Billericay.