Estates Supervisor

**About the School**:
Wychwood is an academically strong and pastorally outstanding day and boarding school in the centre of North Oxford for pupils aged 11-18. As a smaller school we have a wonderful family atmosphere and spirit where every single member of staff is valued and an essential part of our combined aim: _to achieve academic excellence through creativity of thought by providing education of the highest quality in a well-rounded and happy environment._

**Nature of the post**:
The Estates Supervisor is responsible for a wide range of duties, relating to the smooth running of the school estate and its maintenance as an attractive, safe and professional learning environment.

**Working Hours**:
This is a full-time post (52 weeks per annum) with 30 days paid holiday (pro rata), to be taken during school holidays. It may be necessary to work on bank holidays if the school is in session. This will be paid at the normal rate. Occasional weekend working will be required by arrangement with the Director of Operations. Occasional overtime will be required for which time off in lieu or extra pay will be given. If a bank holiday is a working day for the school, then a day may be taken in lieu by arrangement with the other facilities staff so that the school continues to run effectively.

**Working Hours**

Monday to Friday inclusive

10.00am - 6.00pm

37.5 working hours per week with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break per day

**Reporting To**:
Director of Operations and the Head

Working alongside: Caretaker, Theatre Technician and other Support Team Staff

**Other Benefits**:
Free meals can be taken at school during your working hours in term time.

**Duties - General and Maintenance**
- Working with the caretaker and other support staff, undertake the repair, fitting, assembly and maintenance of areas of the school, except areas requiring specialist work (gas, electrical and major plumbing repairs)
- With support from the Director of Operations, arrange, coordinate and supervise specialist work on site (such as plumbers, electrical engineers, fire system engineers etc.)
- Assist with painting and other light maintenance work within the capabilities of the post holder;
- Undertake minor repairs to fixtures, fittings and furniture throughout the school;
- Monitor and maintain boilers, pumps and water heaters for correct operation
- The moving of equipment and furniture across the site as required
- Assist as required in preparations for Open Mornings, parents’ meetings and other events
- Assist in preparing rooms for refurbishment and reinstating rooms afterwards
- Changing of door and gate codes as required
- Carry out planned upgrade work to the fabric of the building in consultation with the Director of Operations
- Undertake appropriate training to acquire relevant skills
- Ensure external contractors are signed into school and accompany them if requested
- Manage the pupils’ locker keys.
- To assist the PE department with transporting equipment to and from the field
- Any other duties reasonably requested by the Director of Operations and the Head

**Duties - Health and Safety**
- Coordinate and record all internal health and safety checks
- With support from the Director of Operations, organise and coordinate all statutory external health and safety related inspections and maintenance work (including asbestos, legionella, fire)
- Carry out risk assessments associated with the site and facilities
- Bring any health and safety matters to the attention of the Director of Operations
- To observe all Health and Safety requirements in order to maintain a safe environment
- **Duties - Fire Prevention**:

- Check alarms, extinguishers and emergency lighting as per schedule
- Maintain records of these checks
- Report defects to the Director of Operations
- Assist with Fire evacuation
- **Duties - Minibus**:

- Check the vehicle log book weekly for notified defects
- Rectify simple defects and report more serious ones to the Director of Operations
- Carry out the scheduled checks and maintain records of these checks
- Ensure the minibus is prepared for use by checking the booking diary regularly
- Ensure the minibus is clean inside and out on a weekly basis
- Take to repair or servicing as required
- Move the minibus in and out of school for other staff as required

**Person Specification**:
The Estates Supervisor will
- be honest and reliable
- be a supportive team player
- have a good work ethic
- approach their work with a conscientious attitude
- be loyal to the school and its ethos
- Be flexible and willing to take on additional task related to the daily challenges of a busy school environment
- respectful of and to acknowledge the Christian ethos and heritage of the school
- be committed to upholding all Health and Safety regulations in force

**Experience and Qualifications**

**Essential**
- Experience working in a similar role but not necessarily in a school environment

**Desirable**
- Relevant quali