Site Assistant – Vacancy Ref CEN9

Site Assistant – Vacancy Ref CEN9

Salary:  Grade 5 - £20,043 fte per annum. 

Working Hours:  37 hours, full year 

Required:  ASAP

DO YOU SHARE OUR PASSION TO INSPIRE EVERY YOUNG PERSON TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL? 

Cumbria Education Trust is a highly successful and rapidly expanding not-for-profit charitable organisation. We are the largest school-based MAT in Cumbria with eleven schools currently in the family; eight primary and three secondary schools (including West Coast Sixth Form).  Our vision is to provide the best education possible within Cumbria.

• We are seeking to appoint a Site Assistant for our Carlisle Primary Schools Cluster, based at Yewdale Primary School.   You will be supporting the Primaries Site Manager in the effective maintenance, security and safe operation of school premises. Although the role will be based out of Yewdale Primary School you will provide support across the Carlisle school cluster, in particular Yewdale and Caldew Lea Schools. You will be required to work at other schools within the Trust as required. A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle is necessary to fulfil this role. 

We would like to appoint someone who:

• Has a full Driving licence 

• Has medium level proven practical handyman-type skills and/or experience 

• The ability to relate to and communicate with a wide range of people (students, staff, external contractors, external customers etc) with a calm and courteous manner

• Is able to work to tight timescales and work under pressure. 

• Has a City & Guilds level qualification in related skill area(s) e.g. electrical, joinery (etc.)

We can offer:

• A commitment to your personal and professional development and the opportunity to develop your role within the trust

• A friendly and vibrant school community with a supportive team ethos

If you have the skills and qualities required, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the Schools and the MAT, then we would welcome an application from you. 

Please Note: If you wish to apply for this post you will be required to complete an application form which can be found along with the job description and/or recruitment pack on the Trust’s website at https://www.cumbriaeducationtrust.org/work-with-us/vacancies/

In line with our safer recruitment practices Cumbria Education Trust does not accept CVs.

Completed applications should be send to applications@cumbriaeducationtrust.org.  Please ensure that you provide contact telephone numbers (daytime and evening) and contact numbers and email addresses for your referees.  

Closing Date: Monday 22nd August 2022 at 12 noon. 

Interviews shall be held: w/c 29th August 2022. 

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post.