Painter Decorator

The Role_
- 40 hours per week, 8am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday
- 52 weeks per year

Reporting on a daily basis to the DCF Operations Manager, the painter Decorator will be responsible for undertaking painting, decoration, repairs and maintenance tasks across Dean Close Foundation Sites. The role requires independent and collegiate working in order to provide timely work within a safe working environment, whilst also maintaining the equipment necessary to deliver the service. This role is primarily based at Dean Close School in Cheltenham but includes occasional visits to other foundation sites.

A thorough knowledge of painting and decoration, including preparation and finishing of various finishes coupled with strong planning, organisational and communication skills are essential. This role will involve completing internal and external decorations to a high standard on academic, private residential and commercial properties.

It is essential to recognise that providing the best possible educational environment in line with the ethos of the Dean Close Foundation is at the heart of this role. A flexible, diplomatic approach when liaising with academic and residential staff is important, for example by giving notice when requesting access to public and private space.
- Duties_

The role encompasses a wide range of duties and requires various skills some of which are listed below. Strong planning, organisational and communication skills are essential to operate unobtrusively in a busy living and working environment. The role requires a good knowledge of Health and Safety legislation to ensure that all work is conducted within this framework and with appropriate risk assessments in place.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- To work within the Estates maintenance team.
- To carry out painting or decorating of any nature.
- To assist with or carry out any ‘in house’ projects that require painter decorator input.
- To assess jobs and obtain quotes for materials to prevent any delay in delivery.
- To undertake general maintenance tasks and assist other staff within the Estates team as required.
- To discuss and make arrangements with the appropriate departmental staff for carrying out the required task.
- Participate in performance appraisals as required.
- Participate in continuous professional development, attending training courses as necessary in support of the role, as agreed annually at appraisal.
- Be aware of Health & Safety regulations and to promote safe working practices at all times.
- Report risks or near misses immediately to the DCF Operations Manager.
- Ensure that all tasks are carried out whilst wearing correct uniform and the correct PPE.
- Adhere to the policies on drug and alcohol use and to notify employer of any regular medication or medical conditions which may affect your work.
- Any other duties which fall within the spirit of this job description, whether within the Estates Department or within the wider campus, and as directed by the DCF Operations Manager or the DCF Operations Bursar.
- Person Specification _
- Hold a valid full UK driving licence.
- City & Guilds or NVQ qualification (or equivalent)
- Experience of working in a school environment is desirable but not essential.
- Good trade knowledge with a minimum of three years’ experience.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Able to work in a clean and tidy manner.
- Willing to assist other trades across the department when required and directed by the DCF Operations Manager.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all colleagues, academic staff and contractors.
- Sufficient physical fitness and dexterity to cope with strenuous work, work at height and in confined spaces.

Please see the job description for further details.

**Internal applicants**

Dean Close School is a co-educational day and boarding school which provides continuity of education from age 2 to 18. The School was established in 1886, and is set in 50 acres of parkland in the centre of Cheltenham. In 2015 the Dean Close Foundation was formed, when the School acquired St John’s on-the-Hill Preparatory School and three nurseries in the Chepstow area. In 2017 the Foundation purchased a further two nurseries, Tree Tops in Cheltenham and Gloucester, taking its total to five.

Dean Close is renowned for focusing on individual development. Small classes, excellent learning facilities plus a 550-seater professional theatre, amphitheatre, 2 floodlit astro-turfs, 25m indoor pool, climbing wall, indoor rifle range, dance studio and fully equipped gymnasium all help to nurture each child’s strengths and talents. With around 300 pupils in the Prep School and 500 in the Senior School, Dean Close is small enough to allow everyone to know one another and to feel valued. It also allows everyone to get fully involved in the life of the School. However, it is large enough to have an extremely strong boarding community, vibrant and excit