Site Assistant
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19,054 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | SS7 5PX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Assisi Catholic Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Holy Family Catholic Primary School Site Assistant |
Summary
Holy Family Catholic Primary School, Kents Hill Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5PX
(www.holyfamily.essex.sch.uk)
VACANCY for a Site Assistant
Line Manager: Trust Estates Manager
Salary Grade Range: NJC Point 5 - 6 (£19,054 to £19,372.70 per annum
actual pro-rated salary)
Hours of Work: 30 Hours per week – 6.30am to 9.00am and 2.30pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday
Weeks Worked: 52 weeks per year
Holy Family Catholic Primary School are seeking to recruit a site assistant to work with the Estates Team in ensuring the smooth running of the school site and that it is kept fit for purpose at all times.
Please see the school’s website for further details and an application form - www.holyfamily.essex.sch.uk or telephone the school for details to be sent to you.
To apply for the role, the school’s application form must be completed and sent to recruitment@assisicatholictrust.com.
We are a Catholic School, but applications are equally welcome from non-Catholics who support our Catholic ethos.
The school’s application form must be completed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence.
Closing date: Sunday 28th April 2024 (midnight)
(We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date)
Interviews: TBC
Start date: ASAP
Job Description -
Main purpose -
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and secure school premises, including buildings and grounds
• Carrying out cleaning, porterage, and minor repairs (within the capability of postholder)
• Promoting health and safety around the school
Duties
• Ensuring the site is safe for staff, pupils and visitors by carrying out remedial action as necessary and immediately e.g. gritting, cordoning off loose paving and advising the trust estates team of any issues.
• Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of school hours when necessary.
• Responding to requests from staff in dealing with maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Carrying out first line repairs and maintenance which are not beyond the scope and capability of the postholder.
• Carrying out compliance checks under the instruction and support of the Estates Team.
• Carrying out porterage duties such as moving furniture and equipment around the site.
• Ensuring all areas are free from litter and all drains and gullies are free flowing and clean.
• Taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distribution.
• Carrying out school-based procedures in the event of a fire, flood, accident or major damage.
• Working with the Estates Team across the Assisi Catholic Trust during school closure times.
• The above duties are not exhaustive and additional duties may be required to ensure the safe and smooth functioning of the school.
Person Specification –
Essential -
• Basic DIY skills
• To work both as part of a team and independently
• Carry out manual handling
• Have a flexible approach
• Current and valid UK driving licence
Desirable -
• Experience of working in a school
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding policies
• Experience of building maintenance
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations
• Prepared to work outside of school hours and some weekend working on occasion
(www.holyfamily.essex.sch.uk)
VACANCY for a Site Assistant
Line Manager: Trust Estates Manager
Salary Grade Range: NJC Point 5 - 6 (£19,054 to £19,372.70 per annum
actual pro-rated salary)
Hours of Work: 30 Hours per week – 6.30am to 9.00am and 2.30pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday
Weeks Worked: 52 weeks per year
Holy Family Catholic Primary School are seeking to recruit a site assistant to work with the Estates Team in ensuring the smooth running of the school site and that it is kept fit for purpose at all times.
Please see the school’s website for further details and an application form - www.holyfamily.essex.sch.uk or telephone the school for details to be sent to you.
To apply for the role, the school’s application form must be completed and sent to recruitment@assisicatholictrust.com.
We are a Catholic School, but applications are equally welcome from non-Catholics who support our Catholic ethos.
The school’s application form must be completed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks and Enhanced DBS clearance. References will be sought and an online search carried out on applicants as part of our due diligence.
Closing date: Sunday 28th April 2024 (midnight)
(We reserve the right to call for interview and appoint prior to the closing date)
Interviews: TBC
Start date: ASAP
Job Description -
Main purpose -
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and secure school premises, including buildings and grounds
• Carrying out cleaning, porterage, and minor repairs (within the capability of postholder)
• Promoting health and safety around the school
Duties
• Ensuring the site is safe for staff, pupils and visitors by carrying out remedial action as necessary and immediately e.g. gritting, cordoning off loose paving and advising the trust estates team of any issues.
• Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of school hours when necessary.
• Responding to requests from staff in dealing with maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Carrying out first line repairs and maintenance which are not beyond the scope and capability of the postholder.
• Carrying out compliance checks under the instruction and support of the Estates Team.
• Carrying out porterage duties such as moving furniture and equipment around the site.
• Ensuring all areas are free from litter and all drains and gullies are free flowing and clean.
• Taking delivery of stores, materials and other goods and conveying them to their points of distribution.
• Carrying out school-based procedures in the event of a fire, flood, accident or major damage.
• Working with the Estates Team across the Assisi Catholic Trust during school closure times.
• The above duties are not exhaustive and additional duties may be required to ensure the safe and smooth functioning of the school.
Person Specification –
Essential -
• Basic DIY skills
• To work both as part of a team and independently
• Carry out manual handling
• Have a flexible approach
• Current and valid UK driving licence
Desirable -
• Experience of working in a school
• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding policies
• Experience of building maintenance
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations
• Prepared to work outside of school hours and some weekend working on occasion