The Role
Working under direction from the Head Porter, the Porter team assist with daily operations of the site and associated services. This includes room preparation, site access & security, collections & deliveries amongst a range of other tasks. The postholder will be confident and well-presented with good customer service, communication and interpersonal skills.

The role is primarily based at Dean Close School in Cheltenham but may require travel to other Foundation sites. The role requires independent and collegiate working to support daily operations providing a safe and secure environment for children, students, staff, and visitors to The Dean Close Foundation.

Working practices are always to be delivered safely and equipment required to deliver these services is to be maintained to the highest possible standards.

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

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 adequate notice when requesting access to public and private space.

This role is subject to DBS clearance and adherence to the school safeguarding and other policies.

Please see the job description for further information.