The Post
The function of this position is to provide a high quality and efficient duty porter service within the Estates department of the College. The role will be front facing dealing with security, visitors, staff & pupils and include the lock up and securing of the college at the end of the school day. The job will involve direct liaison with all College staff and an emphasis on excellent communication and customer services skills as well as the ability to deal with unexpected occurrences in an efficient and professional manner. This role involves lone working in the evenings across a large college site. This may not be suitable for everyone.
The Estates Department comprises Trades, Security and Fire. The Security department is a new department at Epsom College and is continuously growing.
Main Duties
To carry out any daily duties as requested by the Security & Fire Manager or designate.
• To be familiar with the college’s week’s events calendar to appreciate what events are happening and where these events are taking place to ensure effective communications throughout.
• To conduct checks of the College site perimeter to include barriers, pedestrian gates and the perimeter fences to ensure the site is secure.
• To assist with access onto the site with the use of a Duty Security phone and deal with enquiries via any site entry requests via intercom.
• To ensure that all tasks within your area of responsibility are completed to the required standard.
• To ensure that all areas on the lock up procedure are secured at the end of the school day, setting alarms as required, report any areas of noncompliance by completing a checklist and raising any faults/incidents via the Every system (training will be provided).
• To be aware of the security requirements and the implications of strangers on campus, be prepared to
challenge individuals.
• To use technology as supplied by the College.
• To be fully conversant with the Emergency procedures and the Evacuation Plan and how to implement them when required.
• Have an understanding of fire alarm panels and assist with dealing with any activations ensuring the relevant staff are notified.
• Report any security breaches and compile security reports as necessary.
• To assist with any on-site deliveries and post as directed by the Security & Fire Manager.
• To be of smart appearance and appropriately dressed in the uniform provided.
• To be aware of responsibilities under the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
• To undertake duties in accordance with safeguarding procedures and protocols
• To adhere to relevant regulations. i.e. Fire Safety, Manual Handling etc.
• To attend all mandatory and relevant training as required.
• Deal with any lost property or unattended items as per college policy.
• To adopt a flexible approach to the role and undertake any other reasonable task as requested. i.e. internal/ external events and car parking.
Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff to share this commitment including regular training attendance.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills Requirements
Essential
• Experience of working in a service environment
• Professional approach and customer focused
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable, punctual and flexible
• Work well under pressure
• An appreciation and commitment to safeguarding protocols within a school environment
Desirable
• Working within a school or security environment
• An in-date SIA license – Door Supervisor or Security Guard license.
The selection panel reserves the right to enhance any or all of the desirable criteria to attain a manageable field
Terms and Conditions
Salary: A total salary of £4,392 per annum based on the working arrangement below inclusive of £473 of statutory holiday pay.
Hours: The role is during term time only (34 weeks per year including Inset)
The hours for this particular role will be:
5.30 pm – 9.30 pm – Thursday & Friday
6.30pm – 8.30pm alternate Saturdays
Holidays: Statutory holiday entitlement provided and is to be taken during the published College holidays.
Pension: The College operates the Epsom College Automatic Enrolment Scheme. The Scheme is administered by the Pensions Trust. Eligibility is based on statutory criteria. If eligible, the Employee will be required to contribute a minimum of 5% of Basic Salary and the College will contribute 4% in compliance with current legislation.
Employee Benefits
o Life Assurance: Members who are automatically enrolled or who choose to opt into the College
Pension Scheme will be provided with life assurance cover at two x contractual annual basic salary;
o School Fee Discount: Generous school fee discount available subject to qualifying conditions;
o Dining Facilities and Refreshments: Whilst at work a free meal and refreshments are available
when the dining room is open;
o Health Care Plan: Private Health Care is offered subject to qualifying conditions;
o Employee Assistance Programme: including confidential counselling services for employees and
family members;
o Health Fitness and Wellbeing: Free use of Fitness suite and swimming pool are available to staff at
certain times;
o Cycle to Work/Parking: The College offers a cycle to work loan scheme subject to a qualifying
period. Free car parking for staff is available on campus;
o Computer Loan: The College offers a computer loan scheme subject to a qualifying period;
o Free parking on site.
Offer
In compliance with statutory safeguarding regulations, the post will be offered subject to receipt of
satisfactory written references, pre-placement medical assessment, proof of appropriate qualifications, a check of online search engines and websites of publicly available information that does not identify the candidate as potentially unsuitable to work within a school setting, a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and overseas police check if appropriate, as well as confirmation that the successful candidate is able to work in the UK. Prior to interview, an online search of internet search engines, websites and other publicly available and accessible platforms to ascertain applicant’s suitability to work within a school environment will be undertaken on candidates that have been shortlisted. Please note whilst the Enhanced DBS check will be paid by the College if an overseas police check is required it will be at the cost of the successful applicant.
Application
Application form can be accessed via the website www.epsomcollege.org.uk. To comply with safeguarding statutory procedures when working in a school, CVs will not be accepted. Applicants should refer to the Recruitment,
Selection and Disclosure and the safeguarding policies on the College website.
Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and interviews may occur at any stage after applications are received. Please apply as soon as possible.
Applicants are encouraged to contact Paul Bentley on 01372 821320 to discuss the role further.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required. Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.