Site Assistant
Westlands School, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PFThis job expired on 30 May 2024 – see similar jobs
Start date details
June/July 2024
Closing date
30 May 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
2 May 2024
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £22,457 - £23,453 FTE
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our Site Maintenance team as a Site Assistant.
As a Site Assistant, you will be involved in the maintenance and security of the school premises, ensuring a safe environment for staff, students and visitors.
This is a full time, all year round post. Working hours will be discussed at interview.
Main duties will be:
- To undertake general repairs and maintenance around the establishment;
- Ensure resources such as cleaning supplies and equipment are stored and maintained appropriately;
- Maintain security of site, opening and closing of premises;
- Operate and regularly check heating, cooling lighting and security systems etc;
- Undertake general porterage duties such as: moving furniture and equipment within the school.
- Some travel between our Kent schools will be expected, for which travel expenses may be claimed.
The successful candidate will:
- Have proficient technical and practical skills relevant to the job;
- Have experience of working in a school or maintenance / building industry;
- Be able to carry out maintenance and other practical tasks, such as basic plumbing, carpentry, electrics, decorating and deep cleaning;
- Have a willingness to undertake appropriate training and professional development.
Have competency in communication, teamwork, and customer service
Have an understanding of health and safety
What the school offers its staff
Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.
Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.
Additional benefits include:
- Excellent on site facilities;
- Excellent CPD programme;
- Being part of a highly successful Trust;
- Employee Assistance Programme;
- Cycle to Work Scheme;
- Kent Rewards Scheme – access to local and national retail discounts;
- Employee Referral Recruitment incentive
Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.
If you are interested in this post but require further information, please contact peter.humphries@swale.at or 01795 477475.
Further details about the role
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to wssrecruitment@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at or 01795 905989 (option 2)
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Westlands School may undertake online searches of any candidates as part of the shortlisting process.
Interview Date: w/c 03 June 2024
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Westlands School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1774 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Westlands School website
- Email address
- wssrecruitment@swale.at
- Phone number
- 01795 477475
Arranging a visit to Westlands School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wssrecruitment@swale.at.
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