The candidate must offer a degree of flexibility as required. Weekly hours are to suit the needs of the school. This is a 12 month Fixed term position, required to start as soon as possible subject to satisfactory clearances. The Governors wish to recruit a Site Assistant to provide support to the school site staff to improve and maintain our site facilities. The postholder will support our commitment to provide a safe environment in which to work and learn. The successful candidate will: Have a general knowledge of site maintenance Have a general knowledge of health and safety issues in schools Be enthusiastic and committed to learning new skills Be a team player who can also use their own initiative In return we can offer: A welcoming and supportive staff team who work in imaginative and collaborative ways. A committed Governing Body who makes a great investment in professional development. A vibrant indoor and outdoor learning environment. A chance to make a difference to young lives. We are an outstanding school (OfSTED May 2024) with the school’s contribution to local community cohesion and commitment to inclusivity being exemplary. It is staffed by people who give the highest quality of care and education to our pupils and give support and guidance to families. Old Park is the site for the Wednesbury North Spoke Hub which offers a wide range of family and community support. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. If you are a committed and skilled person with energy and a desire to learn please contact the school for further details and an application form. Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school to arrange a visit. Application packs are available by contacting the Administration Team in school on 0121 526 2669, email school.officeoldparkprimary.com, via our school website www.oldparkprimary.com or download from WM Jobs. Closing date: Monday 2 nd December 2024 at 12pm Interviews: Monday 9 th December 2024 The school has a duty to safeguard our children and therefore expects all staff to adhere to our Safeguarding Policy and participate in annual safeguarding training. As part of the appointment procedure all staff have to undergo a DBS disclosure which will report cautions as well as convictions. If you are shortlisted for the position, we will also conduct an online search. Our current Safeguarding Policy and privacy notices are available on our school website. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE Hours: 20 hours per week Term time plus 2 weeks (47.4 weeks of the year) Contract Type: Fixed Term contract for 12 months due to external funding Grade: Grade B SCP 3-4- £24,027, £24,404 (Pro-rata £11,838- £12,024) Location: Old Park Primary School, Old Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9LX Closing Date: Monday 2 nd December 2024 at 12pm