Site Assistant

Full time, 37 hours per week (Usual working hours are 8:00 to 4:30 with an earlier finish of 30 minutes one day per week, to be agreed dependent on Academy needs).

52 weeks per year

Contract Basis: Fixed term for one year in the first instance

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Site Assistant to join the existing Corporate Services team within St George’s Academy.

Reporting to the Estates Manager, the role will contribute as a team member towards providing an effective and efficient site support service to both the Sleaford and Ruskington Campuses. 

Key elements of the role will include responsibility for:

• Providing an on-site service, including security of the premises and its contents, heating and lighting of the premises, porterage and minor maintenance repairs under the supervision of the Estates Manager / Assistant Site Managers.  

• To carry out caretaking duties as directed by the Estates Manager or other designated person.

• To carry out minor / first fix repairs where necessary commensurate with the grade / skills / experience of the post holder, prioritising work as appropriate, to ensure a safe environment is maintained. Such works will be undertaken with supervision and guidance available via the Estates Manager and / or Assistant Site Managers

• Liaising with contractors regarding cleaning, maintenance/services and repair works. Supervising approved on-site contractors to ensure the smooth operation of maintenance work on all campuses.

• To be health and safety conscious, reporting any pertinent issues to the Estates Manager immediately and taking corrective action where appropriate.

• To maintain a basic working knowledge of the Intruder and Fire security alarms installed.

• To liaise with Reception to receive goods and supplies and distribute as necessary, moving items to an appropriate area to keep passageways clear and hazard free. 

• Move such items of school furniture as required, with due regard to current Health & Safety and Moving and Handling regulations. This will include but is not limited to setting up desks and chairs for examinations and packing away on completion. 

• To be responsible for monitoring and recording accurate records of defects and minor new works using the agreed Estates team electronic recording system. 

• To be responsible for ensuring the overall cleanliness of the academy and grounds if required

The ideal candidate will hold a minimum of 2 GCSE’s to include English and Maths from grade 9-4 or equivalent or be able to demonstrate a willingness to work towards achieving these qualifications. The ability to travel between the two campuses is considered essential. 

St George’s Academy is a large, successful, 11-18 mixed secondary school of 2,319 students (including 386 in the sixth form and 497 on our Ruskington Campus) with outstanding facilities in all areas. The Academy serves Sleaford, Ruskington and the surrounding Lincolnshire villages.

If you would like to join a very supportive team in an Academy of enthusiastic and friendly dedicated staff, then we would be delighted to hear from you

Further details including the job description for the role and application forms are available from our website at www.st-georges-academy.org .  Please note that CVs are not acceptable. 

Should you have any questions or wish to arrange an informal visit to the Academy, you can contact us by email to jobs@st-georges-academy.org or by calling 01529 301162. Informal visits are welcomed to all roles and can be offered outside of core school hours where this would be helpful. 

St George’s Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. Additional employment checks will also be carried out for all roles in accordance with “Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance for Schools and Colleges”.