Overview
Job Ref No. ECC5951-128 Position Type: Caretaker/Site Manager Pay Range: Scale 4 Pt 7/8
Position Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 06/11/2025 Midday Date of Interviews: 13/11/2025 Shortlisting Starts: 06/11/2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our facilities team as an Assistant Site Manager at Endeavour Co-operative Academy, Brentwood (CM15 8BE).
To keep our site buildings well maintained, we now look to appoint an additional Assistant Site Manager who will take pride in our school and sixth form centre and ensure that our learning environments are kept at their best, safe and secure for the benefit of our whole learning community. Endeavour Co-operative Academy is in an exciting phase of development at present, as we continue to expand & are in the process of a whole site rebuild in partnership with DfE Rebuilding Schools Project.
Please read the attached Job Description in full.
We strongly advise a visit during school times prior to applying.
Responsibilities
* Ensure that all Health and Safety Policies and Risk Assessments are followed and adhere to a safe system of work across the whole site.
* Security and supervision of the site and related equipment, and other caretaking duties including porterage, cleaning and maintenance.
* You may be required to open up the building on occasion and be a key holder.
* Work is 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year (full time) at Scale 4 Pt 7-8.
* Salary between £26,403 to £26,824 plus £729 Fringe Allowance.
* Hours include a one hour break on each day.
* Reserve the right to withdraw the advert early where required.
Pre-employment checks
* Receipt of satisfactory references
* Verification of identity
* A satisfactory DBS disclosure if undertaking Regulated Activity
* Verification that you are not barred from working with Children
* Verification that you are not prohibited from teaching
* Verification of medical fitness for the particular role
* Verification of qualifications and of professional status where required (e.g. QTS)
* Provision of evidence of the right to work in the UK
* Verification of successful completion of/exemption from statutory induction period
* Verification that you are not subject to a section 128 direction
* A declaration that you are not disqualified from working with children by the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 or a valid disqualification waiver from Ofsted
Safeguarding and recruitment
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school conducts searches for information publicly available online to identify issues that may affect suitability to work with children and to verify employment history. Only information related to the stated purposes will be shared with the Panel and discussed with candidates at interview before decisions are made.
Recruitment Statement
Keys Co Operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. The Trust follows statutory requirements and guidance including Keeping Children Safe in Education. This includes the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting documents. We aim to promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools and to create a fair and inclusive employment culture.
Information about the School
Endeavour Co-operative Academy is a 5–19 school for 172 young people, all with an EHCP. The primary need of pupils is Moderate Learning Difficulties. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure safeguarding. Construction of the new building commenced in January 2024 and is due to be completed by September 2025 – January 2026.
Additional notes
All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.
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