Site Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

National terms and Conditions

Supportive and friendly team who value

Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata)

Local Government Pension Scheme and Te

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Free Eye Care Vouchers

Free Annual Flu Vaccination

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a school caretaker/cleaner. The role involves cleaning, caretaking, basic DIY, and occasionally being the main key holder for call-outs outside normal hours.

You will work as part of a supportive team, follow COSHH and health and safety rules, and contribute to safeguarding. The package includes professional development, local terms and conditions, generous annual leave, and access to pension schemes.

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake NVQ 2 or equivalent in related area.
• Experience in cleaning and caretaking within a school setting.
• Handy person/DIY capable for general maintenance and small repairs.
• Ability to work as part of a supportive team.
• Good understanding of health & safety procedures including COSHH.
• Be able to act as main key holder and respond to call-outs after hours.
• Basic IT skills to enter data onto computers.

Skills

NVQ2 in related subject or equivalent

Cleaning & caretaking experience

DIY / basic building maintenance

Team player

COSHH or health & safety awareness

Key holder / on-call duties

Basic IT skills

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidates will have:

• Willingness to undertake NVQ 2 in related subject e.g. Cleaning & Support Services or 2 years’ experience in an equivalent role
• Experience of cleaning and caretaking
• Handy person/DIY experience to undertake general building maintenance and minor repairs
• Ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of health & safety procedures and regulations e.g. COSHH, including safe moving, lifting & handling
• To be able to be the main key holder on occasions and attend to “call outs” outside normal working hours.
• Basic IT skills to enter data onto computers

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• Professional development opportunities
• National terms and Conditions
• Supportive and friendly team who value collaboration
• Up to 34 days annual leave (pro rata for part time)
• Local Government Pension Scheme and Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free Eye Care Vouchers
• Free Annual Flu Vaccination

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.