Site Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Sheriff School is seeking a Site Assistant to oversee the premises, ensuring safety and security through routine maintenance and emergency responses. The role also covers caretaking tasks such as room layouts and litter clearance, with liaison to stakeholders and community users.

The post requires the ability to work both independently and in a team, and involves engagement with pupils, staff, visitors and contractors. DBS and right-to-work checks are part of the eligibility criteria.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required
• Right to work in the UK
• Prohibition checks may apply
• Childcare disqualification checks where appropriate
• Online and social media screening may be conducted

Responsibilities

• Manage academy premises and site to protect health, safety and security of pupils, staff, parents, Trustees, contractors and visitors
• Carry out routine maintenance, security checks and health and safety checks
• Respond to site emergencies as necessary
• Provide caretaking and site maintenance routines, including room layouts and clearing excessive litter
• Liaise with stakeholders across the school
• Facilitate use of school facilities by community and commercial users

Skills

Independent working

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Lawrence Sheriff School is recruiting a Site Assistant to look after the school's premises. The post centres on keeping pupils, staff, visitors and contractors safe and secure through routine maintenance, checks and emergency response, alongside caretaking tasks such as room layouts and litter clearance. It suits someone comfortable working both alone and within a team, who can deal with a range of stakeholders and help community and commercial groups use school facilities. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the role requires an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Manage the academy premises and site to protect the health, safety and security of pupils, staff, parents, Trustees, contractors and visitors
• Carry out routine maintenance, security checks and health and safety checks
• Respond to site emergencies as necessary
• Provide caretaking and site maintenance routines, including room layouts and clearing excessive litter
• Liaise with stakeholders across the school
• Facilitate use of school facilities by community and commercial users

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK
• Prohibition checks
• Childcare disqualification check where appropriate
• Online and social media screening

Other

• Two suitable references