Site Maintenance Assistant
Langstone Infant School, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6HL19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
from 04-Nov-24
Closing date
16 October 2024 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 September 2024
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 22.2 hours per week Work pattern negatiable at interview Mon to Fri
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £14,100 - £14,821
Pay scale
- Trust Grade 3
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated part time Site Maintenance Assistant to join our team who are responsible for the maintenance and security of the school premises and site. We are located near the beautiful conservation area of Baffins Pond and Langstone Harbour and are fortunate enough to have a large green space of our own and outdoor learning facilities that provide endless opportunities. We aim to give children learning and life experiences that inspire and motivate and as the school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment we offer a welcoming and safe environment to enable children achieve their full potential.
Our children are taught the skills that will carry them through life as confident, happy and resourceful individuals. We are a ‘Learning’ community where children and adults alike, seek chances to further their knowledge. This is an Academy where children are encouraged to take risks and own their learning so that they develop a passion for enquiry.
Working under the direction of the Site Manager, you will ensure that the buildings and site are secure, including day to day repairs and maintenance as required, along with monitoring the general condition of the buildings, both inside and out. The role will require you to be able to operate school systems – heating, cooling, lighting, alarms etc. – making sure that they are in good working order at all times.
With knowledge of building maintenance and a willingness to undertake training, you will have a professional, friendly and helpful approach. You will understand the need to be flexible, conscientious and reliable, and enjoy contributing to a team whilst able to work with minimum supervision. Working hours to be negotiated at interview to meet the needs of the school.
What the school offers its staff
In return, you will be part of the University of Chichester Academy Trust, bringing you added benefits and opportunities. You will find that each of our Academies has a unique identity, but a shared belief in creating a positive and enriching environment, where all staff feel valued.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and committed to working in partnership with parents / carers, governors and the local community. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About Langstone Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- View all Primaryjobs
- School size
- 257 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Langstone Infant School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- jobs@langstone-inf.portsmouth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02392824138
Located in the East of Portsmouth, Langstone Academies are proud of their caring ethos, encouraging and supporting children to achieve their full potential, and is a positive and active place to work. We believe that success here is built on strong relationships between everyone involved in the academy.
We can offer a hardworking, fun and proactive team with a range of skills across the curriculum, who are willing to offer support and expertise to develop your own practice. Being a reflective school, we continually strive to innovate and improve practice and a commitment to quality professional development.
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