6 May 2025, 15:36
Maintenance Assistant - Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Secondary School requires a Maintenance Assistant
Hours: Negotiable (Part-time/Full time)
Salary range: Competitive
Required as soon as possible
Stanborough School is seeking to appoint a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to ensure our school premises remain secure, safe, and well-maintained.
The school, which is located in the serene 40-acre Stanborough Park in Watford, offers a nurturing and inclusive environment where students from diverse nationalities come together, creating a vibrant ‘mini-United Nations’ atmosphere. As a small Christian school with class sizes of no more than 20, we prioritize personal attention and a holistic, well-balanced education that prepares students for a meaningful and fulfilling future. Our staff is dedicated to providing excellent pastoral care, fostering a safe space where students are encouraged to make ethical and moral decisions. We are committed to helping our pupils understand their God-given identity and develop as lifelong learners and compassionate stewards, equipped to contribute positively to the world. With a strong focus on quality education and values-based learning, Stanborough School ensures children thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually in a loving Christian environment
We are committed to increasing the number of staff from ethnic minorities, across all roles and at all levels, to reflect our diverse student population. Applications from practising Christians are particularly welcome. The Equal Opportunities Policy is available on our website.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the security/ monitoring/safety of school premises and grounds.
Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs.
Liaise with contractors and monitor energy usage.
Ensure cleanliness and carry out porterage duties.
Perform health and safety checks and supplier liaison.
Working closely with the school Business Manager
Qualifications:
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations.
Full driving licence and DBS checked.
Maintenance Assistant: Job Description
April 2025
As a school, we take the safeguarding and promoting of children and any other vulnerable groups seriously. As a result, the school encourages you to take the responsibility to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children or adults at risk in your care seriously. Please refer to the child protection policy on the school website.
Situation:
Stanborough School, located in the serene 40-acre Stanborough Park in Watford, offers a nurturing and inclusive environment where students from diverse nationalities come together, creating a vibrant ‘mini-United Nations’ atmosphere. As a small Christian school with class sizes of no more than 20, we prioritize personal attention and a holistic, well-balanced education that prepares students for a meaningful and fulfilling future. Our staff is dedicated to providing excellent pastoral care, fostering a safe space where students are encouraged to make ethical and moral decisions. We are committed to helping our pupils understand their God-given identity and develop as lifelong learners and compassionate stewards, equipped to contribute positively to the world. With a strong focus on quality education and values-based learning, Stanborough School ensures children thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually in a loving Christian environment.
Line managed by: The School Business Manager
Purpose of the Post: To work closely with the school business manager to provide an effective, efficient, safe and supportive environment to enable teaching and support staff to provide the best possible education for students of Stanborough Secondary School and the local community.
Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks
1. Ensure the overall security/monitory/safety of school premises and grounds including, but not limited to:
Unlocking premises to allow staff/pupil access at the beginning of the normal school day and locking up again at the end of the day, to include operation of the school gate timer system. Securing the site in the mornings after all children have arrived.
Manning the main school gate during morning drop off and afternoon pick up times to ensure there is no unauthorised access to school.
On occasion, unlocking premises and grounds for out of hours access for contractors, emergency services, public lettings, school events etc. and subsequent locking up again
Acting as the designated key holder and named respondent for the alarm systems
Running fire and intruder alarm systems self-tests on a weekly basis, dealing with any minor problems caused by non-system faults such as windows not being closed, staff still in buildings etc. and notifying the alarm system provider (of any systems faults needing their attention).
Ensuring all keys are stored securely and distributed to authorised (including new) staff only and then collected as and when authorisation is rescinded, for example in the case of leavers
Regular inspection of perimeter fencing and gates, car park, pathways, playing surfaces and access routes.
Appraising and developing staff in your department
2. Create and carry out routine maintenance programme, decoration and minor repairs to school buildings, furnishing, fixtures and fittings such as painting and minor refurbishments e.g., carpentry, changing light bulbs and unblocking drains, graffiti removal as and when necessary.
3. Purchase premises related items within agreed budget
4. Identify any repairs or items of routine maintenance outside of the capacity of the job holder to fulfil such as those requiring specialist knowledge or external regulation, (For example, electrical work, building work and/or work involving hazardous materials) and/or larger projects such as classroom refurbishment.
5. Liaison with school contractors for cleaning and grounds maintenance. Create specifications and obtain quotes from external contractors to affect said repairs/maintenance/ refurbishment. Obtain approval from the Headteacher and book in risk assessments, obtain method statements, oversee and monitor performance of external contractors and inform the Headteacher of any concerns.
6. Monitor performance of school energy, air-conditioning units and heating systems. Ensure the schools energy usage is as efficient as possible by turning heating and lighting on and off at appropriate times and ensuring the efficient operation of the heating plant by, amongst other things, monitoring meter readings and fuel usage. Report any anomalies to the Headteacher. Procure and maintain up to date gas and electrical certificates for all relevant equipment.
7. Ensure premises are kept clean and litter free in the school grounds, school corridors, classrooms and offices, overseeing the removal of graffiti and ensuring that all rubbish is collected and removed from site. Ensure toilet facilities are clean and well maintained throughout the school.
8. During the normal school day carry out any emergency cleaning that may be required
9. Carry out general porterage duties such as moving furniture and equipment around the school and arranging chairs, tables and flipcharts etc. for meetings and assemblies as detailed on the Weekly Bulletin to staff and, in addition, as and when required by staff.
10. Carry out some general cleaning.
11. Ensure that at all times all equipment, furniture etc. under the jobholder’s responsibility is stored safely and securely when not in use. Maintenance of a log of tools.
12. Ensure stock levels for all materials/equipment under the job holder’s control are maintained at the required level.
13. Driving the school minibus for local trips/visits
14. Premises related duties as directed by the Senior Leadership Team
15. Health & Safety checks to include:
Regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment
Undertake risk assessments, ensure compliance within the school with all health and safety responsibilities for example COSHH, ladder, asbestos, legionella and asset register.
Annual checking of all ladders and stepladders in school. Maintenance of Site staff Ladder log.
Annual ACM Survey. All areas of the school should be checked on a rolling programme to ensure they are inspected at least annually.
Facilitation of termly fire evacuation checks for all staff and pupils
6 monthly inspection of Header tanks
monthly checking of incoming water temperature
Ensuring PAT testers are scheduled and contractors have access to all necessary areas and equipment
Maintain, and update upon use, inventory of work equipment
Maintain and update COSHH register for substances stored in the Site Office
Address Health and Safety concerns as identified by Senior Staff
Emergency lighting, check all lights are functioning weekly, facilitate annual 3-hour discharge test
6 monthly checks of roofing, gutters, to include leaf and moss removal.
Lead Health and Safety induction training for all new staff.
16. Liaison with suppliers to ensure site meets legislation and servicing requirements to include but not limited to;
Fire hydrant testing
Fire equipment
Fire intruder alarm service engineers
Automatic gates
CCTV
Gas safety maintenance inspections
Boiler room (inspection and servicing)
Annual Health & Safety check of DT, Science and PE equipment.
And any other duties commensurate with this role as directed by the school.
Maintenance assistant: Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Knowledge
Working with and repairing the facilities, the candidate should be in good mental and physical health, capable of dealing in a consistent and resilient way with the many challenges presented.
Candidates should be practical, well-organised people who can be relied on.
Candidates must demonstrate excellent management and communication skills.
Candidates must be able to liaise with parents and external agencies in a professional and expeditious manner.
Candidates should be adaptable and capable of using their initiative wisely where appropriate. Flexibility and discretion are essential in all areas of the work.
Candidates should understand the need for full communication with the staff and Department Heads in all matters concerning the maintenance of the facilities and should always work closely with the School Administration.
Candidates should have a full understanding of practical matters involving repair and maintenance.
Candidate must have working knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations such as COSHH, working at heights, health and safety at work, legionella, asbestos etc.
Candidate must be committed to safeguard and promote the welfare of students
Candidate will be expected to understand the school’s ethos, vision and values
Candidates must be DBS checked and provide satisfactory references
Candidate must have a full driving licence
Closing date: 14th May 2025
Interviews will be held on 21st May 2025
Contact pokelo@stanboroughpark.herts.sch.uk for more details
Stanborough Secondary School requires a Maintenance Assistant
Hours: Negotiable (Part-time/Full time)
Salary range: Competitive
Required as soon as possible
Stanborough School is seeking to appoint a dedicated Maintenance Assistant to ensure our school premises remain secure, safe, and well-maintained.
The school, which is located in the serene 40-acre Stanborough Park in Watford, offers a nurturing and inclusive environment where students from diverse nationalities come together, creating a vibrant ‘mini-United Nations’ atmosphere. As a small Christian school with class sizes of no more than 20, we prioritize personal attention and a holistic, well-balanced education that prepares students for a meaningful and fulfilling future. Our staff is dedicated to providing excellent pastoral care, fostering a safe space where students are encouraged to make ethical and moral decisions. We are committed to helping our pupils understand their God-given identity and develop as lifelong learners and compassionate stewards, equipped to contribute positively to the world. With a strong focus on quality education and values-based learning, Stanborough School ensures children thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually in a loving Christian environment
We are committed to increasing the number of staff from ethnic minorities, across all roles and at all levels, to reflect our diverse student population. Applications from practising Christians are particularly welcome. The Equal Opportunities Policy is available on our website.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure the security/ monitoring/safety of school premises and grounds.
Conduct routine maintenance and minor repairs.
Liaise with contractors and monitor energy usage.
Ensure cleanliness and carry out porterage duties.
Perform health and safety checks and supplier liaison.
Working closely with the school Business Manager
Qualifications:
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations.
Full driving licence and DBS checked.
Maintenance Assistant: Job Description
April 2025
As a school, we take the safeguarding and promoting of children and any other vulnerable groups seriously. As a result, the school encourages you to take the responsibility to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children or adults at risk in your care seriously. Please refer to the child protection policy on the school website.
Situation:
Stanborough School, located in the serene 40-acre Stanborough Park in Watford, offers a nurturing and inclusive environment where students from diverse nationalities come together, creating a vibrant ‘mini-United Nations’ atmosphere. As a small Christian school with class sizes of no more than 20, we prioritize personal attention and a holistic, well-balanced education that prepares students for a meaningful and fulfilling future. Our staff is dedicated to providing excellent pastoral care, fostering a safe space where students are encouraged to make ethical and moral decisions. We are committed to helping our pupils understand their God-given identity and develop as lifelong learners and compassionate stewards, equipped to contribute positively to the world. With a strong focus on quality education and values-based learning, Stanborough School ensures children thrive academically, emotionally, and spiritually in a loving Christian environment.
Line managed by: The School Business Manager
Purpose of the Post: To work closely with the school business manager to provide an effective, efficient, safe and supportive environment to enable teaching and support staff to provide the best possible education for students of Stanborough Secondary School and the local community.
Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks
1. Ensure the overall security/monitory/safety of school premises and grounds including, but not limited to:
Unlocking premises to allow staff/pupil access at the beginning of the normal school day and locking up again at the end of the day, to include operation of the school gate timer system. Securing the site in the mornings after all children have arrived.
Manning the main school gate during morning drop off and afternoon pick up times to ensure there is no unauthorised access to school.
On occasion, unlocking premises and grounds for out of hours access for contractors, emergency services, public lettings, school events etc. and subsequent locking up again
Acting as the designated key holder and named respondent for the alarm systems
Running fire and intruder alarm systems self-tests on a weekly basis, dealing with any minor problems caused by non-system faults such as windows not being closed, staff still in buildings etc. and notifying the alarm system provider (of any systems faults needing their attention).
Ensuring all keys are stored securely and distributed to authorised (including new) staff only and then collected as and when authorisation is rescinded, for example in the case of leavers
Regular inspection of perimeter fencing and gates, car park, pathways, playing surfaces and access routes.
Appraising and developing staff in your department
2. Create and carry out routine maintenance programme, decoration and minor repairs to school buildings, furnishing, fixtures and fittings such as painting and minor refurbishments e.g., carpentry, changing light bulbs and unblocking drains, graffiti removal as and when necessary.
3. Purchase premises related items within agreed budget
4. Identify any repairs or items of routine maintenance outside of the capacity of the job holder to fulfil such as those requiring specialist knowledge or external regulation, (For example, electrical work, building work and/or work involving hazardous materials) and/or larger projects such as classroom refurbishment.
5. Liaison with school contractors for cleaning and grounds maintenance. Create specifications and obtain quotes from external contractors to affect said repairs/maintenance/ refurbishment. Obtain approval from the Headteacher and book in risk assessments, obtain method statements, oversee and monitor performance of external contractors and inform the Headteacher of any concerns.
6. Monitor performance of school energy, air-conditioning units and heating systems. Ensure the schools energy usage is as efficient as possible by turning heating and lighting on and off at appropriate times and ensuring the efficient operation of the heating plant by, amongst other things, monitoring meter readings and fuel usage. Report any anomalies to the Headteacher. Procure and maintain up to date gas and electrical certificates for all relevant equipment.
7. Ensure premises are kept clean and litter free in the school grounds, school corridors, classrooms and offices, overseeing the removal of graffiti and ensuring that all rubbish is collected and removed from site. Ensure toilet facilities are clean and well maintained throughout the school.
8. During the normal school day carry out any emergency cleaning that may be required
9. Carry out general porterage duties such as moving furniture and equipment around the school and arranging chairs, tables and flipcharts etc. for meetings and assemblies as detailed on the Weekly Bulletin to staff and, in addition, as and when required by staff.
10. Carry out some general cleaning.
11. Ensure that at all times all equipment, furniture etc. under the jobholder’s responsibility is stored safely and securely when not in use. Maintenance of a log of tools.
12. Ensure stock levels for all materials/equipment under the job holder’s control are maintained at the required level.
13. Driving the school minibus for local trips/visits
14. Premises related duties as directed by the Senior Leadership Team
15. Health & Safety checks to include:
Regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment
Undertake risk assessments, ensure compliance within the school with all health and safety responsibilities for example COSHH, ladder, asbestos, legionella and asset register.
Annual checking of all ladders and stepladders in school. Maintenance of Site staff Ladder log.
Annual ACM Survey. All areas of the school should be checked on a rolling programme to ensure they are inspected at least annually.
Facilitation of termly fire evacuation checks for all staff and pupils
6 monthly inspection of Header tanks
monthly checking of incoming water temperature
Ensuring PAT testers are scheduled and contractors have access to all necessary areas and equipment
Maintain, and update upon use, inventory of work equipment
Maintain and update COSHH register for substances stored in the Site Office
Address Health and Safety concerns as identified by Senior Staff
Emergency lighting, check all lights are functioning weekly, facilitate annual 3-hour discharge test
6 monthly checks of roofing, gutters, to include leaf and moss removal.
Lead Health and Safety induction training for all new staff.
16. Liaison with suppliers to ensure site meets legislation and servicing requirements to include but not limited to;
Fire hydrant testing
Fire equipment
Fire intruder alarm service engineers
Automatic gates
CCTV
Gas safety maintenance inspections
Boiler room (inspection and servicing)
Annual Health & Safety check of DT, Science and PE equipment.
And any other duties commensurate with this role as directed by the school.
Maintenance assistant: Person Specification
Education/Qualifications/Knowledge
Working with and repairing the facilities, the candidate should be in good mental and physical health, capable of dealing in a consistent and resilient way with the many challenges presented.
Candidates should be practical, well-organised people who can be relied on.
Candidates must demonstrate excellent management and communication skills.
Candidates must be able to liaise with parents and external agencies in a professional and expeditious manner.
Candidates should be adaptable and capable of using their initiative wisely where appropriate. Flexibility and discretion are essential in all areas of the work.
Candidates should understand the need for full communication with the staff and Department Heads in all matters concerning the maintenance of the facilities and should always work closely with the School Administration.
Candidates should have a full understanding of practical matters involving repair and maintenance.
Candidate must have working knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations such as COSHH, working at heights, health and safety at work, legionella, asbestos etc.
Candidate must be committed to safeguard and promote the welfare of students
Candidate will be expected to understand the school’s ethos, vision and values
Candidates must be DBS checked and provide satisfactory references
Candidate must have a full driving licence
Closing date: 14th May 2025
Interviews will be held on 21st May 2025
Contact pokelo@stanboroughpark.herts.sch.uk for more details
