Job Description

Do you see yourself as part of a dynamic team in a top international school? Are you energetic, enthusiastic, adaptable and ambitious? Then maybe this is for you. Established fifty years ago in Do you see yourself as part of a dynamic team in a top international school Are you energetic, enthusiastic, adaptable and ambitious Then maybe this is for you. Established fifty years ago in 1972, Dover Court International School in Singapore is a leading inclusive British international school. We serve international families of students aged 3 to 18. Our curriculum is based upon the DfE's Early Years Foundation Stage framework, the National Curriculum for England, the International Primary Curriculum, IGCSE/GCSE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and International BTEC Level 2 in Business. We are unique in offering a bespoke set of pathways for students. In Secondary we have courses that focus on English, mathematics, life skills and employability through ASDAN programmes, and vocational qualifications such as the International BTEC Level 1 in Business. In Primary we are guided by the National Curriculum for England and draw upon the International Primary Curriculum and Reggio Emilia inspired approaches. About 10% of our students are supported by our integrated SEN unit. Our school is active in the local international school sports league and we are extremely competitive across a number of sports. The school has an extensive programme of residential trips starting in Year 4 up to the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award in Secondary. All students are involved in a wide range of co-curricular activities, mainly run by teaching staff. The school is on a green 12-acre site about 20 minutes from the Singapore CBD and has excellent specialist facilities, including libraries, ICT suites, The Link (maker-space), dance studio, swimming pool and sports halls. We recently opened a new building to accommodate the increasing numbers of Secondary students, which boasts purpose-built art, drama, PE, music and IT specialist spaces. In 2022 we will open a new indoor sports hall, a specialist arts and technology building and bespoke facilities for our Pathways programme. We are members of the Federation of British International Schools in Asia () and are accredited by the Council of International Schools () and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (). We are an EDEXCEL and AQA exam centre and are authorised by the IBO to deliver the IB Diploma Programme. We are the only school in Singapore to offer ASDAN courses. Staff are well supported with professional development sessions run in-house and by access to external training courses through Nord Anglia University, FOBISIA and our partnerships with King's College London, MIT, The Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families and The Juilliard School. There is a strong ethos of professional collegiality. About the role Reporting to the Facilities Manager, the successful candidate will support the facilities team with maintenance and event set up requirements and support any other operational needs. They will also be responsible for the specific areas of responsibility within the annual preventative maintenance programs, liaising with the Facilities Manager for any other deemed operation support needed. The successful candidate will possess the following qualification and experience: Requirements: . Candidate must possess a diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience within a similar role. . Attention to detail and strong organizational skills demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team, assess priorities, and manage multiple activities within tight deadlines under pressure. . Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Excel spreadsheets, word processing, power point, and electronic mail). Key tasks and responsibilities include: . Always assist the FM to maintain the campus and support to provide a safe teaching and learning environment for all students and employees in the school. . Maintain a high standard of safety, cleanliness, and efficiency in all maintenance and repair projects and perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation in connection with: Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems and any other campus facilities related repair. . Maintain holiday maintenance programs that will include painting, sanitary wear repair work, plumbing repair work, replacing door handles, hooks, light covers and routine ceiling repairs, windows etc - maintain the building repairs for exterior and interior of buildings. . Move equipment, furniture and materials within and between school buildings and support with the setting up of school events and productions. . Conduct weekly checklists and maintain inventory controls. . Work overtime when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the schools and any other duties as assigned by the FM. . Support other departments in the team as needed during high peak periods such as the IT team, operations and any other area of the shared department. . Promote company's mission, vision and values. This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the Facilities Manager. At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people are able to thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender or culture. All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years. The school will support candidate in obtaining this.