Site Assistant

Site Assistant

Contract type: Permanent

Work pattern: 22.5 hours per week, All year round (52 weeks)

Work hours: Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 6:00pm (30 minutes unpaid break)

Salary information: Scale 4, £18,341 - £19,143 per annum (depending on experience)

Start date: As soon as possible

Benefits:

• Parking: Free, on-site parking.
• Pension: Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Training & Development: Access to ongoing training and professional development.
• Support: Employee Assistance Programme available.

Cherry Lane Primary School is seeking a proactive and skilled Site Assistant to support the Site Manager in the day-to-day maintenance and management of our school premises. This vital role is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and efficient operation of the school site, including all buildings and surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Building maintenance, service, and repairs.
• Health & safety.
• Maintenance of grounds and external areas.
• Facilities.
• Administration and collaboration within the team.
• Emergency response coordination.
• Security and access control, locking up.
• Cleaning staffs and contractors.
• Porterage and logistics.
• Support school lettings.
• Safeguarding responsibilities.

You will be joining a supportive and collaborative team that values hard work and respect for others.

Closing date: Wednesday 4th June at Noon

Interviews: Monday 9th June 2025

Further information: To avoid disappointment, please apply as soon as possible since applications will be considered and interviewed upon receipt. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time if there are a high level of applications.

Safeguarding Statement

Cherry Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and a medical check.

The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to relevant pre-employment checks to include an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.