Site Services Officer

eTeach UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Free parking

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Charter Academy is inviting applications for a Site Services Officer to ensure the smooth running of premises. The role covers maintenance, janitorial, monitoring and security duties, with a 37-hour week and shift pattern.

A minibus driving requirement applies, with a driving licence held for at least two years. The position offers a competitive Grade 4 salary (£26,846–£30,515 FTE) plus applicable shift allowances, and is based in Coventry within Castle Phoenix Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience of repairs and maintenance in a school or similar environment.
• Full driving license held for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Respond to general maintenance calls quickly.
• Perform manual handling and lifting tasks as required.
• Carry out janitorial, monitoring and security duties.
• Drive a minibus as part of the role.

Job description

SITE SERVICES OFFICERCharter AcademySalary- Grade 4 - £26,846 - £30,515 (full time equivalent) plus shift allowance (where applicable), Hours- 37 hours per weekWorking a split shift pattern: -Monday to Thursday07:00 – 10:3014:30 – 18:30Friday07:00 – 10:1514:30 – 18:15Would you like to make a difference to the young people in our school by ensuring our premises are the best that they can be?Our Site Services Officer is key to the effective running of the school. This role is varied and involves providing a quick response to general maintenance calls, manual handling and lifting, janitorial, monitoring and security duties. The role will require driving a minibus and therefore the successful candidate will need to have held a driving license for at least 2 years.We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Site Services Officer who has a ‘can do’ attitude who ideally will have experience of repairs and maintenance with in a similar environment. As part of our staff professional development, we offer relevant training which provides the opportunity to develop new skills and knowledge for this role. We are seeking someone who is willing to go the extra mile to make a difference to the children at our school, the flexibility to be part of a great team, and the problem-solving skills to resolve situations as they arise, with the support of the Trust Estates Manager and Head of Estates

We will play to your strengths and can offer you:

• A range of benefits which include cycle to work, free parking and an employee discount scheme.
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition.
• Annual Staff Conference for all staff across the Trust.

We are proud to be part of Castle Phoenix Trust. This facilitates an opportunity to play to your strengths and provide excellent collaboration between colleagues and leaders, access to effective CPD and the chance to develop professionally. The Trust is committed to invest in and develop all staff and, most importantly, bring about the best possible outcomes for our students who deserve the very best. Our Trust values are really important to all of us and include Respect to All, From All, Innovation and Collaboration.

We welcome visits to the school for you to take a tour and to have the opportunity to find out more about the role. Please contact Ian Houghton with any enquiries regarding the role or to arrange a visit. Application deadline:Closing date: Midday Thursday 5 November 2026Interview date: w/c 9 November 2026We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026. Theseposts areexempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and assuchappointment tothese postswill be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust is committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of children and young people and creating a culture of vigilance and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and vigilance.

£26,846 FTE (pro rata to hours worked £22,036)

Actual salary £23,535 - £26,751 pro rata to weeks