Site Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer)

Generous holiday entitlement

Westfield Health membership

CPD platform access

Job summary

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is seeking a practical Site Assistant at St Clare's School, with the possibility to work at other Trust sites. The role is hands-on, varied and involves caretaking, security, routine and reactive maintenance, repairs and decorating.

Salary is £24,742 to £26,389 per annum for 32 hours. Contract is 25–32 hours per week all year round. Core hours are Mon-Thu 11:30–18:30 and Fri 11:30–17:30; DBS check required; we welcome applicants across the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking, maintenance, repairs, and decorating.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work across multiple sites within the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Carry out caretaking, security, and routine maintenance tasks.
• Respond to reactive maintenance and repairs as required.
• Assist with decorating and keeping the site safe and welcoming.
• Report to the Site Manager; DBS check may be required.

Skills

Caretaking

Maintenance

Repairs

Decorating

Security

Job description

Job Title: Site Assistant

Location: St Clare's School. You may be required to work at other sites within the Trust.

Grade/Scale: Derby City Council Support Pay Scale - Grade E (Points 10-14)

Actual salary:£24,742 - £26,389 Per Annum (for 32 hours per week)

Contract: 25-32 hours per week, all year round (Part time hours and flexible days could be considered for the right candidate)

Core hours of work: Maximum hours would be Monday - Thursday 11:30am - 18:30pm and Friday 11:30am - 17:30pm. Hours can be during the day in school holidays.

We are looking for a practical, reliable and enthusiastic Site Assistant to join our friendly site team at St Clare's School, a vibrant special school. Our school buildings and grounds are very busy and well used, so we need someone who is able to carry out caretaking, security, routine and reactive maintenance, repairs, decorating, with a broad range of trade and handyperson skills to keep the site safe, functional and welcoming. You will report to the Site Manager. There will be a requirement to support Derby Pride Academy, Pride Park, Derby when required.

The role is varied, active and hands-on, ideal for someone who takes pride in their work, working independently and as part of a team.

Benefits Include:

• LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Esteem Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status.

Perfection is not required, if you are excited by the role and our organisation, but not sure if you meet 100% of the criteria, we would still love to hear from you!