Site Assistant (BC039BC)
Uppingham Community College, Uppingham, Rutland, LE15 9TJ19 days remaining to apply
Closing date
17 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Approximate starting salary of £24200
Site Assistant (BC039BC) job summary
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 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
- To 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.
- To support the UCC vision ‘Everyone at UCC thrives’
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications:
- A relevant qualification or training in site maintenance, facilities management, caretaking, or health & safety (desirable).
- Willingness to undertake further training, including health & safety, fire safety and safeguarding.
Experience:
- Previous experience in a site, caretaking, maintenance or facilities role, ideally within a school or similar environment (desireable).
- Experience of carrying out general maintenance, minor repairs, and health & safety checks.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Good practical maintenance skills with knowledge of basic repairs, grounds maintenance and site security.
- Sound understanding of health & safety and safeguarding, with the ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.
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.
- Highly committed and motivated 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.
More about Discovery Schools Trust
Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.
Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.
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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If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all posts are subject to DBS checks. In the interests of safer recruitment, the Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants in compliance with the guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Any relevant information found with regards to a candidate’s suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview.
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 Uppingham Community College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 919 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Uppingham Community College website
Our core values as a school are: Respect, Honesty and Kindness. Everything we do is based upon these simple principles. Our students consistently achieve excellent GCSE outcomes and we are very proud of our holistic approach to developing respectful and responsible young people who are ready for life in our ever changing world.
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