[220512] Site Assistant

Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Site Assistant to support High Street Primary Academy and Millbay Academy as soon as possible. 

Post: Site Assistant

Location: High Street Primary Academy and Millbay Academy, Plymouth

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade D Pt 8-14, £20,852 - £23,484

Contract Type: Full time, permanent contract

Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday

About the role

We are seeking a Site Assistant who will be responsible for ensuring that our facilities are maintained to a high standard, providing a pleasant environment in which students and staff can work and learn.  The Site Assistant will work closely with the Site Manager and will be a key-holder and must be willing to be called out should an emergency arise.  Millbay Academy is part of a federation with High Street Primary Academy, therefore, there will be a requirement to provide support at both schools from time to time.  

The role is primarily based at our High Street Primary Academy site and will work Monday to Friday 7.00am to 11.00am and 3.00pm to 6.30pm.

About the successful candidate

The successful candidate will have experience of carrying out general building and grounds repairs and maintenance tasks, with the capacity to prioritise a wide range of tasks. They will also need a clear understanding of both security issues and Health & Safety requirements in respect of all areas of school life.  

We are looking for some of the following qualities and experience: 

• GCSE Mathematics and English – Grade C and above.  
• Understanding of basic maintenance work and the safe use of associated tools and equipment 
• Good Knowledge of Health and Safety at Work Act including COSHH and fire safety 
• Have good verbal and written communication skills to exchange information with a range of audiences (e.g. staff, pupils and others). 
• Have sound IT skills including proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products. 
• Ability to undertake some driving in role - car, van, mini bus, but not essential to role 
• Flexibility and team working are essential attributes.

About the School

High Street Primary is a small and rapidly improving academy, with a warm, caring and friendly ethos, with a PAN of 210 pupils plus a nursery.  The school recently formed a fed-eration with Millbay Academy.

Our vision is clear: every child matters, every day. We ensure our school allows every child to achieve their full potential - we work tirelessly and collaboratively as a High Street team to offer all children the opportunity to meet their aspirations beyond expectations.

High Street is a small community school with approximately 130 children on roll from age two to age eleven. We work with external agencies and all stakeholders to ensure we offer our community the support and commitment they deserve. We have a wonderful team of teaching and non-teaching staff and we pride ourselves on the caring relationships we have built between all of the members of our ‘school family’.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 14 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows. 

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation.  

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org. 

Closing date: for applications is Sunday 5th June 2022

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for Thursday 16th June 2022

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form which can be found on the Tes Website, click ‘quick apply’ on the advert.

Opportunities and Benefits  

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.  

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.  

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust is a licenced Sponsor for CoS applications and therefore can consider applications from candidates eligible to apply for Teaching and Teaching Leadership roles (only). For all other roles applicants are required to provide the required documentation where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.