Assistant Site Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development

Discounts at major retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Elliott Hudson College in Leeds is seeking a practical, reliable Assistant Site Manager to help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. You will carry out basic maintenance, support site security, help with school events, and perform health and safety checks, including occasional driving of the school minibus when required.

The role offers a generous benefits package and opportunities for training within a supportive trust.

Qualifications

• Hold a full driving licence with D1 entitlement.
• Carry out basic maintenance and repairs, including minor plumbing, unblocking drains and repairing furniture.
• Hold a manual handling qualification or be willing to undertake training.
• Have a proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out basic maintenance and repairs to keep school facilities in good order.
• Support site security and safety checks to ensure a secure environment for students, staff and visitors.
• Assist with school events and ensure preparations run smoothly.
• Undertake health and safety checks and follow safeguarding procedures.
• Drive the school minibus when required.

Skills

Driving

Proactive

Flexible

Teamwork

Health and safety

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Elliott Hudson College is seeking to recruit a practical, reliable and proactive Assistant Site Manager who takes pride in maintaining high standards to join our friendly and dedicated team.

In this varied role, you will help ensure our school remains a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. Duties will include carrying out basic maintenance and repairs, supporting site security, assisting with school events, undertaking health and safety checks, and driving the school minibus when required

The ideal applicant will:

• Hold a full driving licence with D1 entitlement.
• Be able to carry out basic maintenance and repairs, including minor plumbing, unblocking drains and repairing furniture.
• Hold a manual handling qualification or be willing to undertake training.
• Have a proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. As such, we will be pleased to offer the appointed candidate a generous benefits package as we work together to create a rewarding future for all, including:

• Membership to a local government pension scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.