BESA Pay Scale (starting scale point £23,378)

Full Time, Fixed Term

January 2025

13 December 2024

Required January 2025

PREMISES OFFICER

We are seeking a qualified and experienced professional to join our high performing team. This is a full time position. The premises officer will be responsible for the maintenance, security and overall upkeep of the school's facilities, ensuring a safe, clean and well maintained environment for students, staff and visitors. The role includes the management of the day-to-day operations of the school premises and support of ongoing improvements to the school's physical environment.
The successful applicants will:

• Demonstrate experience of premises and facilities management
• Be experienced at working in a senior level in an organisation or education establishment
• Be experienced in line management with proven ability in leading, managing and motivating staff
• Have experience in compliance of Health & safety regulations and risk management
• Demonstrate involvement in building and improvement planning
• Have excellent IT skills and the ability to prepare and present reports
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be fluent in spoken and written English and Turkish

BESA is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and a criminal records check.


Further details about the role can be found in the attached documentation.


Closing date for receipt of applications: 9a.m. Friday 13th December
Interviews will take place at the school in mid-December

All applicants must have the right to reside in Turkey.

The British Embassy School does not sponsor work permits for this role.

The British Embassy School Ankara is a co-educational, not for profit, international school located in Ankara, capital of The Republic of Turkey. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, most recently in April 2022 when the school achieved an 'Excellent' rating for pupil's academic achievement and personal development.
First established in 1959, the school occupies a site on the grounds of the British embassy and currently hosts around 225 pupils aged 3-15. In September 2024 the school opened its first Year 10 cohort.
The school was founded in order to provide an education to expatriate families living in Ankara, although it does accept students from the local population as well. Although a relatively small school, it is able to boast of a wide range of different teaching and recreational facilities, including an indoor sports arena and numerous modern classrooms.
The British Embassy School Ankara follows the English National Curriculum in Primary, the IMYC in lower secondary and the Cambridge Curriculum in upper secondary. As a result, the school offers numerous high-quality core subjects as well as some wider options.
The school teaches in English, and provides proper support for students speaking English as a second or third language. There is also support provided for students with additional learning needs.
The British Embassy School is an active member of IAPs, COBIS, BSME and the Black Sea Schools Group.
Headteacher
Mrs. Charlotte Molloy