Site Assistant - Gloucester, United Kingdom - Greenshaw Learning Trust

Greenshaw Learning Trust

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Gloucester, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

Salary
Salary calculated in line with the NJC Scale Range, Scale Points 4 to 8, £23,114 - £24,702 per annum.

Contractual hours
36

Basis
Full Time

Job type
Support Staff - Other

Location
Gloucester

Job category
Support Role - Other

Date posted
04/04/2024

Job reference
GST-R0234

Overview:

The Site Assistant role is an exciting addition to the Gloucester Academy Team, however, you will be based within our other GLT schools within the hub.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and reliable individual to join us and support its Facilities Team to ensure that the school site, including the premises, furniture, fittings and grounds, are maintained to a high standard.

Job Purpose:

The Site Assistant will support the school's Site Manager and the Site team with the security and day-to-day maintenance of the school site, ensuring that the environment is clean and safe for the students, staff and visitors to the school.

This role is based at Gloucester Academy but will also be required to support as well as the other schools in the Gloucester region that come into the service hub.

All of our staff are expected to:

Demonstrate a passion for education and a desire to improve the life chances of all students.
Adapt rapidly to the challenge of building on the existing strengths of the school to achieve all round excellence in teaching and learning
Maintain the school's ethos of diversity, inclusivity and equality of opportunity.

Main Duties / Responsibilities:

Being proactive in identifying, reporting and rectifying the building defects, ensuring a high

standard of repair is maintained.

To support the security of the premises as required. To include the opening up and locking of

premises including extended school provision, parent's evenings, lettings and emergency call
outs as required.

To undertake a range of redecoration and maintenance work, as agreed with the Site or

Regional Estates Manager to ensure a high standard of repair and decoration throughout the
school.

Undertake activities to maintain a safe and clean external environment e.g. gritting, litter picks,

waste collection and removal, graffiti removal, safe access routes and keeping drains free from
obstruction.

To carry out Health and safety checks including: Fire, emergency lighting, Legionella and keeping

accurate up to date records under the direction of the Site Manager or Regional Estates
Manager.

The operation of premises programmed systems, ensuring that all plant and equipment

operates at maximum efficiency and economy, with special regard to energy conservation and
to regularly inspect equipment to ensure that it is clean and in a safe working order, reporting
any deficiencies as appropriate and if required contact a competent contractor to repair.

Supervise and contact contractors when necessary.
To assist with cleaning duties as required, or where appropriate, the monitoring of cleaning

contractors, supporting during periods of absence, or where additional cleaning is required.

To undertake general portage duties to include the setting out and putting away furniture as

necessary, including possible room changes

What's in it for you:

A supportive ethos and concern for the wellbeing of all colleagues
Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gym membership scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free eye tests
Childcare Voucher scheme
Car benefit scheme
My Health discounts

How to apply:

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.