The Role

Term Time + 3 weeks (42 weeks).  
Required as soon as possible

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Premises Assistant with a positive attitude to work as part of a team to ensure that our school and grounds are maintained to a high and safe standard either by performing minor maintenance works within their competency or supervising and checking contractors' works.

You will:

• be honest, reliable and hardworking;
• have good numeracy, literacy skills and IT use;
• be able to work as part of a team but also able to work on your own initiative;
• act as a key-holder performing routine and non-routine opening/locking and alarming school buildings;
• have practical experience in a variety of trades (e.g. decorating, plumbing, carpentry, building);
• have the ability to remain calm when dealing with emergencies;
• have a can do attitude;
• be willing to take part in training;
• have a willingness to be helpful and support staff in practical ways.

If you have good communication skills, are able to develop positive relationships, can demonstrate focus and commitment, then we would like to hear from you.

Oak Lodge School is a regional residential school providing education for pupils aged 10 to 19 who are D/deaf or have speech, language and communication needs (SLCN). Some are also visually impaired. All employees of Oak Lodge School are expected to contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school.

At Oak Lodge we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check

Visits to Oak Lodge are welcomed and can be arranged by phoning the school for an appointment.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. (Please ignore the apply button)

Please refer to the person specification when completing the application form.

Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email or post.
Pre-interview references will be sought.

Closing date: 11 January 2019 (at noon)
Interviews: week commencing 14 January 2019 (date and time to be confirmed)

CV's will not be accepted

Oak Lodge School
101 Nightingale Lane   
London, SW12 8NA
Tel: 020 8673 3453
Email: recruitment@oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk
Website: www.oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils