We are looking for a Site Assistant at Holmleigh Park, an ambitious academy located in Tuffley, Gloucester. We believe that all children have limitless potential, and are proud to offer a comprehensive education to all students in our local community. We expect all staff, students and parents to embrace our three principles - Work Hard, Be Kind, Take Responsibility - so that our students leave school as ambitious, confident and successful young adults with the highest standards of integrity. Greenshaw Learning Trust Employee Benefits
The GLT recognises that our employees are our most important asset, and we are aware that the quality and commitment of our employees is critical to our success. We offer all our employees the following staff benefits:
A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
Employer contributions to Local Government (LGPS) or Teachers Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Gym membership scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Free eye tests
Childcare Voucher scheme
Car benefit scheme
My Health discounts
Job Purpose: To support Greenshaw Learning Trust school sites and associated site staff in a range of duties to ensure the smooth operation of the schools. This role is based provisionally at Holmleigh Park High School, but will also be required to support any other schools in the South West region that come into the service hub. Key Accountabilities: Being proactive in identifying, reporting and rectifying building defects, ensuring a high standard of repair is maintained. To support the security of the premises as required. To include the opening up and locking of premises including extended school provision, parent’s evenings, lettings and emergency call-outs as required. To undertake a range of redecoration and maintenance work, as agreed with the Site or Regional Estates Manager to ensure a high standard of repair and decoration throughout the schools.To undertake activities to maintain a safe and clean external environment e.g. gritting, litter picks, waste collection and removal, graffiti removal, safe access routes and keeping drains free from obstruction. To carry out Health and Safety checks including: Fire, emergency lighting, Legionella and keeping accurate and up-to-date records under the direction of the Site Manager or Regional Estates Manager. The operation of the premises programmed systems, ensuring that all plant and equipment operates at maximum efficiency and economy with special regard to energy conservation, and to regularly inspect equipment to ensure that it is clean and in a safe working order, reporting any deficiencies as appropriate and if required contact a competent contractor to repair. Supervise and contact contractors when necessary. To assist with cleaning duties as required, or where appropriate, the monitoring of cleaning contractors, supporting during periods of absence, or where additional cleaning is required. To undertake general portage duties to include the setting out and putting away furniture as necessary, including possible room changes.A full Job Description, Person Specification and list of benefits can be found in the Recruitment Pack for this role.