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Actual Salary – £17,285 – £17,560 per annum (Grade 5 SCP 5-6) pay award pendingThe pro rata salary shown is based on the number of hours and weeks worked and includes appropriate paid annual leave and bank holiday entitlements.About The RoleYou will take responsibility for the daily security, maintenance and general upkeep of the school buildings and grounds at the Poundbury site and at times the Kingston Maurward site. Working closely with the Site Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you’ll carry out routine repairs, monitor cleaning standards, manage deliveries and help maintain a safe environment for all.Key ResponsibilitiesOpening and securing the school site, including alarm setting and responding to calloutsCarrying out minor repairs, maintenance and DIY tasksMonitoring fire safety equipment and alarm systemsSupervising cleaning contractors and supporting cleaning when requiredMaintaining outdoor areas and ensuring safe access during severe weatherSetting up rooms and moving furniture for school eventsReceiving deliveries and managing storageEscorting and supporting contractors on siteAssisting with minibus driving between sites when required (training provided)Upholding the school’s commitment to safeguarding young peopleAbout YouWe’re looking for someone who is:Skilled in basic maintenance and DIYKnowledgeable about health and safety proceduresAble to work independently and use initiativePractical, adaptable and solution‑focusedFriendly, approachable and confident communicating with staff and contractorsExperience in a similar role is beneficial but not essential if you bring the right attitude and practical skills.Further InformationIf you are ready to bring your practical skills and positive attitude to Dorset Studio School, we’d love to hear from you. Please visit our website www.dorsetstudioschool.co.uk or contact the school office on 01305443600 for an application form and more information.Dorset Studio School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.Dorset Studio School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; this is a commitment which we expect all staff and volunteers to share. The successful candidate will be required to have a Disclosure and Barring Service check in line with the Governments safer recruitment guidelines.This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (2013 and 2020)) provide that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.Keeping Children Safe in EducationDorset Studio School will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. This check will be part of a safeguarding check, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. All aspects of social media and internet searches will be conducted. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern.About UsWhy Work With Us?A supportive and welcoming school communityA varied role with plenty of autonomyOpportunities to develop new skillsThe chance to make a real impact on the daily life of our students
