Site Officer

Emneth Academy, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, PE14 8AY

16 days remaining to apply

Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
1 November 2024 at 8pm
Date listed
14 October 2024

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £23,500.00 - £23,893.00 Annually (Actual) Support staff Pay award April 2024 pending

Site Officer job summary

Emneth Academy has an exciting opportunity for a Site Officer to join their team. This role is a vital part of the Academy operations and has the potential to really make a difference to the life of the Academy's pupils, staff and the community as a whole

We are looking for someone who can turn their hand to a variety of tasks – The diverse role includes locking and unlocking the premises as well as general maintenance tasks, porterage and undertaking and recording health and safety checks.

However, in reality no two days will be the same and you will be a vital part of the full site team, with Eastern Multi- Academy Trust providing training and development opportunities, to go alongside the competitive salary, pension and other benefits.

This role requires you to be part of a rota for lettings and call-outs. The Academy has a team of Cleaners to support the site.

We look forward to working with you soon!

37 hours full time full year (26 days holiday plus bank holidays) LGPS Pension and public sector occupational payments.

Grade D £23,500 to £23,893 per annum (April 2024 support staff pay award pending)

Closing date: Friday 1st November 8pm

Interview date: Tuesday 12th November

For any queries regarding or to arrange an informal discussion please call 01945 583885

If we receive sufficient applicants of a high calibre, we may bring the closing date forward.

Role Purpose

The successful candidate will work closely with the Operations Manager to ensure the internal and external site is in good order, maintenance issues are dealt with in a timely manner and health and safety compliant.

There are systems and procures in place to ensure that the Academy is safe, secure and well-maintained at all times. This includes an online system to record and update mandatory health and safety checks and regular support from the Operations Manager.

Skills and Qualifications

We are looking for a practical and enthusiastic candidate to join our well-established team. This is a physically demanding role involving patrolling the campus, undertaking physical tasks, such as moving furniture, general DIY and maintenance. You should have basic skills to deal with maintenance tasks and have a general understanding of health and safety procedures, or be willing to learn. There is a requirement to use a computer as part of this role, to upload health and safety data and to liaise with suppliers.

Full training and support will be provided to the successful post holders. This will include safeguarding as well as aspects of Health and Safety.

Experience of working within a school environment or a similar role would also be advantageous, but is not essential.

For full details of the duties and requirements of this role please review the job description and person specification.

You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check prior to commencing this role.

Eastern Multi Academy Trust (EMAT) is an equal opportunities employer and employs suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Any appointments will be subject to satisfactory medical checks, references and an enhanced DBS check including the Children's Barred List.

EMAT is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff engagement forums, employee support services to welcome and support staff from different backgrounds. Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment and signal our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity and welcome part time or flexible working applicants.

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.