Site Assistant
Uppingham Community College
Salary: Grade 3 Pay Point 5-6 (£25,583 - £25,989 per annum, approximate starting salary of £24,200 )
Hours: Part-time, 35 hours per week
Monday to Friday - 10:30am to 6:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 52 weeks per year
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Site Assistant to be a proactive integrated member of the School Staff Team, to support the day to day running of our site and the maintenance and security of our buildings.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Site Manager and Site Technicians in ensuring a safe and secure physical environment to support the educational objectives of the College.
* Maintain the College buildings and grounds in excellent repair, including structure, fabric and finishes.
* Ensure the site is secure, safe, clean and welcoming for staff, pupils, visitors and lettings users.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications
* Willingness to undertake further training, including health & safety, fire safety and safeguarding.
Experience
* Previous experience in a site, cleaning, caretaking, maintenance or facilities role, ideally within a school or similar environment (desirable).
Why Join Us?
Professional Growth & Support
* Ongoing professional development opportunities.
* Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
* Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
* A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
* An established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.
Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits
* Flexible working options.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Defined benefit pension scheme.
* Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
* Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
* Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
* Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
* Free childcare.
Additional Perks
* Free parking.
* Cycle-to-work scheme.
* Gym discounts.
* Eyecare vouchers.
* Dental support.
* Retail discounts.
* Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.
Equal Opportunities & Accessibility
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.
AI
While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.
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