Assistant Site Services Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Coventry is seeking an Assistant Site Services Officer to support a safe learning environment. Responsibilities include opening and closing premises, conducting maintenance, and ensuring hygiene and security. The ideal candidate should have a clean driving license and knowledge of safety regulations. This role requires a commitment to safeguarding children's welfare and creating an inclusive, aspirational culture.

Qualifications

• Approachable and friendly demeanor.
• Ability to cope with physically demanding tasks.
• No skilled trade qualifications required for basic tasks.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the premises and maintain security.
• Conduct basic maintenance and repairs.
• Perform health and safety checks.

Skills

Communication

Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Basic maintenance skills

Full clean driving licence

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, professional, and practical individual to support our school in providing a safe, effective, and efficient learning environment. Assistant Site Services Officer responsibilities will include opening and closing the premises, basic maintenance and repairs, waste management, porterage, emergency call outs and health and safety checks. Duties will also include ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and security is maintained to support and safeguard the welfare of all persons using the school premises.

Responsibilities

• Open and close the premises and ensure security is maintained.
• Carry out basic maintenance and repairs, waste management, porterage, and assist with emergency call outs.
• Perform health and safety checks and promote a safe environment for all users of the school.
• Ensure a high standard of cleanliness and security in the school premises.
• Cooperate with safeguarding and child protection requirements as part of the role, including completing safeguarding training as directed.

What we are looking for

• Is approachable and friendly.
• Able to communicate effectively.
• Has general knowledge of COSHH regulations, Working at Height regulations, Electricity at work regulations, Manual Handling regulations.
• Able to cope with physically challenging duties and undertake general tasks not requiring skilled trade qualifications, e.g. basic electrics, building, plastering, plumbing, gardening, carpentry and glazing.
• Has a full, clean driving licence.

Commitment to safeguarding

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy.

About the school

Frederick Bird Academy is a proud member of the Inspire Education Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, which collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other whilst retaining their own distinctive character.

We are a large primary school of just over 800 children serving the Hillfields area of Coventry. Our team of dedicated, hardworking and skilled staff are committed to ensuring that our children achieve excellence and enjoyment in all that they do. In promoting a culture of aspiration and achievement, we aim to provide a high-quality education that prepares our children for their next step and beyond, as well as equip them to meet the challenges of a changing society.

Our vibrant community is celebrated and reflected in our curriculum offer which provides children with a wide range of memorable experiences and values their individuality and heritage. All children regardless of disability, race religion, belief or gender are encouraged to reach their full potential, uphold British values and embrace the rich cultural diversity of our community.

We are a truly inclusive school and expect the highest standards of learning, behaviour and attendance from our children. Through our partnerships with parents, we aim for all children to be the best learners they can be.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been shortlisted may be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.