[250918H] Site Assistant (Job Share)
Stoke Damerel Primary Academy, Plymouth, Devon, PL1 5PA21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 December 2025
Closing date
9 October 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
18 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £26,824.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE) NJC Grade D Pt 8-14
[250918H] Site Assistant (Job Share) job summary
Post: [250918H] Site Assistant
Location: Stoke Damerel Primary School, Collingwood Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL1 5PA
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade C Pt 5-7, £26,824 - £29,540
Actual Annual Salary: £12,686 - £13,971
Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, All Year Round
Contract Hours: 17.5 per week, Monday to Friday (14:30 - 16:00)
About the role
We are looking for a professional, experienced and flexible individual to manage our school site. This role is a job share role. You will be expected to cover holidays when required. You’ll be working in a network of highly skilled colleagues who all want the best in site safety and security for the school.
You’ll be covering duties such as minor grounds maintenance, health and safety checks, weekly water flushing as defined by our compliance software. You will be responsible for the daily security of the site along with keyholder duties (unlocking and locking of the site on a daily basis) to include liaison with security contractors. You will also be required to carry out remedial or decorating works within the school and on site to ensure the smooth running of the school. There will be a requirement to carry out PAT on an annual basis in regards to electrical appliances across the school (training can be provided).
At Stoke Damerel Primary Academy you will be working with a large team of teaching and support staff and you will work closely with the Headteacher, Office Manager and other Senior Leaders who will provide direction and guidance as needed.
The role is to work with staff within the school and Trust to ensure that pupils, staff and visitors are within a safe and secure environment at all times.
Experience of working in a busy education environment would be an advantage but is not essential.
About the successful candidate
We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:
Ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders e.g. school staff, suppliers, contractors and the Trust central team
Relevant experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential
Have the ability to work independently and use own initiative when required
Be able to display effective communication skills
Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, be adaptable and open to new ideas and practices
Ensure safe working practises and safeguarding practises are upheld
Able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a “can do” attitude
Motivated and prepared to undertake further role appropriate training
Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths and competent with basic IT packages
School Background:
At Stoke Damerel Academy our motto is Dream Big, Achieve Together. What does this mean for our children? It means that as a school we have a clear aim and intention to provide an education that enables each child to dream of their own unique, possible future. Dream Big means that we seek to provide a wide range of experiences and opportunities for children to discover their potential. The children at our school consistently exemplify the words Achieve Together; they show time and again that they care for and support each other.
Our core school values are to help our pupils become well-rounded, ambitious children who strive to reach their potential through the exciting opportunities and experiences we provide. We teach our children to develop life skills such as resilience, resourcefulness, relationships, reflectiveness and risk taking to achieve success in learning. The Academy has a PAN of 420.
Trust Background:
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 16 academies in Plymouth, 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.
Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.
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, please get in touch by calling Dionne Webber, Office Manager on 01752 567686 or emailat Dionne.Webber@stokedamerelacademy.org
Closing Date: Midnight Wednesday 8th October 2025 Interview Date: Wednesday 15th October 2025 Opportunities and BenefitsWe 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.
Further information about the job
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Stoke Damerel Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 399 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stoke Damerel Primary Academy website
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