Temporary Site Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 25 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 6SW |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 29810c91-402c-4d76-9391-5ebbb0340c58 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a Site Assistant to join our busy and purposeful Estates team. Duties will include supporting the smooth operation of the site, including keeping the site clean and tidy, general repairs and maintenance work. The person we are seeking can replace a broken socket, fix a leaking tap, repair a hole in a wall and unblock a toilet.
The successful candidate should:
• Have attained the basic level of secondary education and be literate and numerate
• Be able to form to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Have a commitment to, and belief in, the equal value of all students
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety legislation to ensure operation within Health and Safety policies and guidelines
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a knowledge of a range of DIY skills including general plumbing, glazing, painting and decorating, laying slabs, door fitting, fitting carpets and suspended ceilings
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have a concern for quality and customer service
• Be efficient and organised
• Be willing to be flexible and adaptable
• Be able to work unsupervised
What the school offers its staff
• Weekly timetabled Work from Home (WFH) sessions at the start or end of the day for teachers
• Golden afternoons for non teachers
• A laptop is provided for every teacher and many non teachers
• A commitment to the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Regular staff wellbeing activities and social events
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free access to our sporting facilities (up to 6pm weekdays)
• Health Assured (Employee Assistance Programme) - a free confidential information, support, counselling and advice service available 24 hours a day
• School funded flu jab on site, organised through a local pharmacy
• Eye Care Vouchers for employees using a VDU
• Full School Teachers Pay and Conditions, including continuous service, for Teaching Staff
• Employer Pension Contribution: Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme (Non-Teaching Staff).
• Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave and Pay
• A caring ethos that enables staff to attend family commitments and caring responsibilities
Further details about the role
This is a temporary role but could lead to a permanent role. The hours of duty are 09.00 to 17.00 (with a 30 minute unpaid break). This will be for 52 weeks of the year with a holiday entitlement of 25 days plus all statutory days. It is anticipated that the majority of holidays will be taken during the school holidays, however, non-teaching staff on 52 week contracts are permitted to take up to half of their annual leave entitlement during term time, subject to cover.
There may be an opportunity for the role to be part time or for the hours of duty to be flexible.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.
We are seeking a Site Assistant to join our busy and purposeful Estates team. Duties will include supporting the smooth operation of the site, including keeping the site clean and tidy, general repairs and maintenance work. The person we are seeking can replace a broken socket, fix a leaking tap, repair a hole in a wall and unblock a toilet.
The successful candidate should:
• Have attained the basic level of secondary education and be literate and numerate
• Be able to form to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Have a commitment to, and belief in, the equal value of all students
• Have knowledge of Health and Safety legislation to ensure operation within Health and Safety policies and guidelines
• Have excellent communication skills
• Have a knowledge of a range of DIY skills including general plumbing, glazing, painting and decorating, laying slabs, door fitting, fitting carpets and suspended ceilings
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Have a concern for quality and customer service
• Be efficient and organised
• Be willing to be flexible and adaptable
• Be able to work unsupervised
What the school offers its staff
• Weekly timetabled Work from Home (WFH) sessions at the start or end of the day for teachers
• Golden afternoons for non teachers
• A laptop is provided for every teacher and many non teachers
• A commitment to the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Regular staff wellbeing activities and social events
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free access to our sporting facilities (up to 6pm weekdays)
• Health Assured (Employee Assistance Programme) - a free confidential information, support, counselling and advice service available 24 hours a day
• School funded flu jab on site, organised through a local pharmacy
• Eye Care Vouchers for employees using a VDU
• Full School Teachers Pay and Conditions, including continuous service, for Teaching Staff
• Employer Pension Contribution: Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme (Non-Teaching Staff).
• Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave and Pay
• A caring ethos that enables staff to attend family commitments and caring responsibilities
Further details about the role
This is a temporary role but could lead to a permanent role. The hours of duty are 09.00 to 17.00 (with a 30 minute unpaid break). This will be for 52 weeks of the year with a holiday entitlement of 25 days plus all statutory days. It is anticipated that the majority of holidays will be taken during the school holidays, however, non-teaching staff on 52 week contracts are permitted to take up to half of their annual leave entitlement during term time, subject to cover.
There may be an opportunity for the role to be part time or for the hours of duty to be flexible.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.