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[241009] Site Assistant

Millbay Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 3EG

This job expired on 20 October 2024 – see similar jobs

Start date details
November 2024
Closing date
20 October 2024 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £24,702.00 - £27,334.00 Annually (FTE) Grade D, Pts 08-14

[241009] Site Assistant job summary

Millbay Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Site Assistant to join the team as soon as possible.

Post: Site Assistant

Location: Millbay Academy, 22 Millbay Road, Plymouth PL1 3EG

FTE Salary Range: £24,702 to £27,334 (Grade D, Pts 8 to 14)

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a Site Assistant to work as part of our Facilities Team to assist with the maintenance of the premises, machinery and plant equipment on site to ensure the school remains a safe working environment for all of our staff and students.

Your duties will include:

Carrying out regular inspections of the building and reporting findings to the Site Manager
General maintenance around the school premises including replacement of taps, repairs of door and window furniture, fitting of shelves and display boards, re-hanging of doors, general painting and decorating, grounds maintenance such as weeding and gritting during periods of bad weather
Organising and escorting external contractors around the school premises where necessary
Moving equipment and furniture around the school as directed
Key holder and lettings duties which may include emergency call outs

About the successful candidate

You will need:

An understanding of basic maintenance work and the safe use of associated tools and equipment
Numeracy and literacy and basic IT skills to complete the relevant administrative processes relevant to the post
Flexibility and ability to problem solve
A full UK driving licence would be an advantage to allow the post-holder to drive the minibus and assist with collecting supplies

About the School

Located in Plymouth’s historic Coastal Quarter, we are a centre of excellence for Plymouth with our specialism for creative thinking, underpinned by our broad and balanced curriculum. We are a diverse family and responsible to all corners of our community.

Our young people are offered outstanding learning opportunities in a broad range of subjects focusing on industry, innovation and technological competence. Rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED inspectors in February 2024, we have a relentless drive for improvement, equity, and social justice. All barriers to success will be removed with no young person being held back in their quest to become the next generation of innovators, creators, scientists and environmentalists. Employability is our end goal.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education. We operate 17 academies in Plymouth, Exeter, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 01752 422955 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date for applications is midnight Sunday, 20th October 2024

Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 4th November 2024

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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