Site Services Assistant - Castle Wood School

What is the job role?

Castle Wood School are seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking Site Services Assistant.  The successful candidate will support the Site Services Officer in providing a safe, effective and efficient learning environment.  Responsibilities cover general Site Services Assistant duties including opening and closing the premises, basic maintenance and repairs, porterage, waste management, emergency call outs and health and safety activities, managing contractors, general grounds maintenance and cleaning duties.  Duties will also include ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and security is maintained to support and safeguard the welfare of all persons using the school premises. 

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will need to be able to cope with physically challenging duties and have good communication skills and be ready to deal with a variety of situations.  You will need to work flexibly at all time and may on occasions need to amend working patterns to include mornings or split shift pattern to cover for holidays/absences.  The school does not currently offer facilities lettings, however longer term we may do so in future the role might include some additional weekend working.  Annual leave may need to be taken during school holidays.   

We are looking for a person with:

• Previous experience of caretaking and security, ideally on a school site is preferred
• A repairs and maintenance background is required, ideally you will be qualified in a relevant trade e.g. carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating etc
• A full and clean driving licence is essential as you will be required to drive the school minibus on occasions collecting equipment and site supplies, filling up with fuel

Hours of work: 25 Hours per week (shift pattern to be agreed locally, initial shift pattern will be 1.00pm – 6.30pm, other possible patterns might consist of 6.00am – 11.30am or split shift 5 hours undertaken between 6am and 6.30pm

Closing date: Sunday 18^th February 2024

Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form below to apply for the position.  In your application form please detail the skills, knowledge and expertise which are required to become a successful Site Services Assistant.

Completed forms will need to be returned to moorev@castlewood.coventry.sch.uk

Unfortunately, due to the extremely high number of applications expected, we are unable to respond to each individual.  If you have not heard by 1^st March 2024 then your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.