14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    13 October 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    29 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday, All year round Alternating weekly Week 1 - 6.00am-10.00am Week 2 - 2.00pm-6.00pm

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,185 - £26403

Actual salary

£13,613 - £14,271 pro rata, per annum

Pay scale

Grade 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the role

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, professional, and practical individual. The successful candidate will support our school in providing a safe, effective, and efficient learning environment. Assistant Site Services Officer responsibilities will include opening and closing the premises, basic maintenance and repairs, waste management, porterage, emergency call outs and health and safety checks. Duties will also include ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and security is maintained to support and safeguard the welfare of all persons using the school premises.

We are looking for someone who:

  • Is approachable and friendly.
  • Able to communicate effectively.
  • Has general knowledge of COSHH regulations, Working at Height regulations, Electricity at work regulations, Manual Handling regulations
  • Able to cope with physically challenging duties and can undertake general tasks not requiring skilled trade qualifications, e.g. basic electrics, building, plastering, plumbing, gardening, carpentry and glazing.
  • Has a full, clean driving licence

All staff are expected to know what to do if they have concerns about a child, take on the responsibility for providing a safe environment and promoting children’s welfare, undertake regular safeguarding and child protection training and, familiarise themselves with KCSIE part 1 and local policies and procedures as directed by the trust/academy..

What the school offers its staff

About us

Frederick Bird Academy is a proud member of the Inspire Education Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, which collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other whilst retaining their own distinctive character.

We are a large primary school of just over 800 children serving the Hillfields area of Coventry. Our team of dedicated, hardworking and skilled staff are committed to ensuring that our children achieve excellence and enjoyment in all that they do. In promoting a culture of aspiration and achievement, we aim to provide a high-quality education that prepares our children for their next step and beyond, as well as equip them to meet the challenges of a changing society.

Our vibrant community is celebrated and reflected in our curriculum offer which provides children with a wide range of memorable experiences and values their individuality and heritage. All children regardless of disability, race religion, belief or gender are encouraged to reach their full potential, uphold British values and embrace the rich cultural diversity of our community.

We are a truly inclusive school and expect the highest standards of learning, behaviour and attendance from our children. Through our partnerships with parents, we aim for all children to be the best learners they can be.

Flexible working opportunities

About us

Frederick Bird Academy is a proud member of the Inspire Education Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, which collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other whilst retaining their own distinctive character.

We are a large primary school of just over 800 children serving the Hillfields area of Coventry. Our team of dedicated, hardworking and skilled staff are committed to ensuring that our children achieve excellence and enjoyment in all that they do. In promoting a culture of aspiration and achievement, we aim to provide a high-quality education that prepares our children for their next step and beyond, as well as equip them to meet the challenges of a changing society.

Our vibrant community is celebrated and reflected in our curriculum offer which provides children with a wide range of memorable experiences and values their individuality and heritage. All children regardless of disability, race religion, belief or gender are encouraged to reach their full potential, uphold British values and embrace the rich cultural diversity of our community.

We are a truly inclusive school and expect the highest standards of learning, behaviour and attendance from our children. Through our partnerships with parents, we aim for all children to be the best learners they can be.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

Applying for the job

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About Frederick Bird Academy

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
870 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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Frederick Bird Academy is a proud member of the Inspire Education Trust, a ‘family’ of like-minded schools, which collaborate to provide mutual support, share good practice and learn from each other whilst retaining their own distinctive character.
We are a large primary school of just over 800 children serving the Hillfields area of Coventry. Our team of dedicated, hardworking and skilled staff are committed to ensuring that our children achieve excellence and enjoyment in all that they do. In promoting a culture of aspiration and achievement, we aim to provide a high-quality education that prepares our children for their next step and beyond, as well as equip them to meet the challenges of a changing society.
Our vibrant community is celebrated and reflected in our curriculum offer which provides children with a wide range of memorable experiences and values their individuality and heritage. All children regardless of disability, race religion, belief or gender are encouraged to reach their full potential, uphold British values and embrace the rich cultural diversity of our community.

We are a truly inclusive school and expect the highest standards of learning, behaviour and attendance from our children. Through our partnerships with parents, we aim for all children to be the best learners they can be.

Arranging a visit to Frederick Bird Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email catherine.alexander-gamble@ietrust.org.

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