Site Assistant

Our school is looking for an energetic and responsible person who possesses a skill set that enables them to efficiently handle DIY maintenance and the ability to problem-solve and resolve basic maintenance issues. You will need to be an effective communicator and be willing to become a supportive member of a small site team.

Whether you have previous experience working within a school or looking for a career change, you will be enthusiastic and hardworking.

The ideal candidate will have excellent awareness of Health and Safety procedures and good experience and knowledge of building maintenance and DIY skills. The successful candidate will work closely with the Site Manager and the site team to ensure the smooth operation of the school site on a day-to-day basis.

All employees at Havant Academy are expected to promote the highest possible personal and professional standards as an example to colleagues and students and promote good relationships and communication between all members of Havant Academy and the wider community.

We offer:

• A positive and optimistic working environment focussed on student progress and high standards of achievement and behaviour
• An ambitious leadership team with a clear vision for the school
• TKAT is a Disability Confident Employer
• Eligibility to purchase a Blue Light card
• Cycle to work scheme 
• TKAT Widerwallet discount programme with a wealth of discounts
• Free eye tests    
• Employee Assistance Programme - free and confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

We would encourage any potential applicants to visit us. Please contact Ashleigh Newland on 02393 063 516 or email Ashleigh.Newland@havant-tkat.org if you would like a tour of the school. 

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful. 

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Access to interview 

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.