Overview
Location: Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport
Contract: Full Time, 52 Weeks
Hours: 37 hours per week
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About Us
Joyce Frankland Academy, Newport is a thriving and ambitious school community dedicated to providing a safe, inspiring, and well-maintained learning environment. We are seeking a hard-working, flexible and proactive Assistant Site Officer to join our excellent Site Team and contribute to the smooth running of our Academy.
The Role
As Assistant Site Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring the security, maintenance, and cleanliness of the school site. Working under the direction of the Site Manager, you’ll help ensure our buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe, secure, and ready for use by students, staff, and the wider community.
Your duties will include:
* Assisting with site security, including opening and closing procedures and responding to alarm activations.
* Performing general maintenance and minor repair tasks around the school.
* Supervising contractors on site and ensuring health and safety standards are met.
* Supporting cleaning, porterage, and preparation for school events and community activities.
* Assisting with emergency procedures and being part of the out-of-hours on-call rota.
* Promoting energy efficiency and helping maintain essential services such as heating and lighting.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
* Practical, reliable, and takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
* Flexible in approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Willing to work occasional evenings or weekends to support school events.
* Committed to upholding the school’s safeguarding and health & safety policies.
Previous experience in a site or caretaking role is desirable, but not essential — training will be provided for the right candidate.
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a supportive and dedicated team.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Contribute to a vibrant educational community where your work makes a real difference.
* Competitive salary and benefits in line with experience.
Employee Benefits:
* Generous Pension Scheme (LGPS or Teachers’ Pension Scheme depending on the role)
* Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Free membership to Anglian Learning Sports Centres
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Perkbox – access a range of discounts in-store and online at nationwide shops.
Closing Date: 3rd November 2025
Start date
As soon as possible, subject to safeguarding checks
Safeguarding and recruitment notes: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks. Therefore, all posts within the Trust are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The Trust welcomes applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, age or sexual orientation.
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