Site Assistant
Aureus School
Didcot, Oxfordshire
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- Expired
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2018
Job overview
Aureus School is a brand new, state of the art STEAM specialist comprehensive 11-16 school that opened on the Great Western Park, Didcot, in September 2017. Our mission is simple: we will strive to educate the whole student so that each individual in our community may ‘Grow, Learn and Flourish. We are looking to expand our team and are seeking a Site Assistant for September 2018. Hours, salary and start date are negotiable.
Core purpose:
To support the Site Manager in all aspects of site management including a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the school. This includes security, monitoring contracts/contractors, routine maintenance and refurbishment, minor repairs, suggested improvements, and to carry out pre-planned maintenance programmes. Please read the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.
Site Assistant:
To support the Site Manager on an ad hoc basis in all aspects of school maintenance
Oversee and maintain the quality of the school’s facilities and equipment
Ensure that regular maintenance regimes and safety checks are carried out on the school’s equipment and sports surfaces, including the Sports Hall and outdoor PE areas
Liaise with grounds maintenance contractors and suppliers as required to ensure that facilities meet the needs of the school and its community users
To be responsible for the health & safety of the site
To undertake repairs and DIY projects
To delegate tasks as appropriate to other site staff or outside contractors, ensuring Health & Safety regulations are strictly adhered to
Provide support for school meetings and events including setting up of furniture, equipment and hospitality
Contribute to the planning, development and organisation of the support service systems, procedures and policies
To respond to any urgent requests relating to cleaning of the school
In conjunction with the Site Manager monitor the day to day maintenance and repair budget and the cleaning materials and advise on a rolling programme of redecoration/refurbishment
To develop appropriate monitoring procedures to ensure that the school site is kept clean, safe and in a good state of repair and stocked with all necessary supplies
To carry out regular checks and inspections of the premises, equipment and grounds keeping accurate manual records where appropriate
To instruct and supervise the gardening contractor ensuring the school grounds are maintained to agreed standard
Promptly and accurately report any defects or hazards identified in the school premises and equipment.
Evening/weekend/school holiday working will be required as part of this role
Accountable to:
Site Manager
Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure.
Wellbeing:
We are passionate about creating a culture of wellbeing where all staff and students are valued and supported so that we can all ‘grow, learn and flourish’.
Diversity:
We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Flexibility:
We are open to applications from those seeking flexible roles including zero hours contracts, part time, and job share responsibilities.
Application End date: Friday 20th April
Interview Date: Thursday 26th April
Please click 'Quick Apply' or email z.dewar@aureusschool.org for further information.
Attached documents
About Aureus School
Welcome to Aureus School, Didcot's only co-educational 11-16 comprehensive school. We opened our £19 million state of the art building in September 2017 in the Great Western Park and have been expanding our team each year.
Aureus School is a highly ambitious secondary school with a rigorous approach to academic standards. We are ambitious for educational success for all our learners. We collaborate with local stakeholders, such as Oxford University, Culham Science Centre and the Harwell Innovation Centre, creating choice for the wider community in Southern Oxfordshire.
Our mission is simple: We will instil courage, ambition and resilience in every student to empower them to achieve greatness as a global citizen through a combined drive for excellence.
Why work at Aureus School?
Our Town
Whatever your job, the environment you are in makes a massive difference to the quality of your life. Didcot town is known for its railway museum and power stations, and is the gateway town to the Science Vale: three large science and technology centres in surrounding villages including Milton Park, Culham Science Centre and Harwell Science and Innovation Campus which includes the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. The UK government named Didcot a garden town in 2015, the first existing town to gain this status, providing funding to support sustainable and environmentally friendly town development over the coming 15 years.
Didcot is noted for its railway heritage and has excellent links to Oxford, Reading and London. With it’s growing population, fantastic transport links and accessibility to the science centres, Didcot is a great place to work.
Our closest city, Oxford, has one of the fastest growing populations in the UK and remains the most ethnically diverse area in Oxfordshire county. The influx of migrant labour to the car plants and hospitals, recent immigration from south Asia, and a large student population, have given Oxford a notably cosmopolitan character and it is one of the most diverse small cities in Britain.
Our School
We are a growing community and career prospects at Aureus are exciting. We currently have several professional development opportunities taken up by staff at all stages of their careers. Examples of the type of professional development include working towards Lead Practitioner, NPQSL and NPQH status. Subject specific professional development is a high priority and staff are encouraged to look outwards towards best practice.
Through the GLF Schools Teaching School Alliance we also have regular opportunities for collaboration, professional learning, leadership development and national accreditation.
Staff at Aureus enjoy coming to work and it is truly welcoming and cheerful here, the quality of relationships with colleagues is a very attractive feature of the school. We are passionate about creating a culture of wellbeing where all staff and students are valued and supported so that we can all ‘Grow, Learn and Flourish’.
Join the GLF Schools Community
As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 42 academies or in our central team.
- Celebrating 10 years as a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 16,000 pupils
- Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
- 42 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
- We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
- Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education
GLF Schools Employment Offer
GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish
- Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options
- Generous holiday allowance
- Work life and family friendly policies
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Career pathways and talent management
- Access to a staff benefits portal
- Community and collaboration working model
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