As the General Maintenance Assistant you will join a growing, friendly team responsible for day to day maintenance issues within the school. You will support the Site Manager & Facilities team to ensure the delivery of a safe and secure environment that is maintained and developed for all students, staff and visitors and ensure that all facilities are kept to a high standard of repair and appearance.
You will have experience of site maintenance and knowledge of relevant legislation. You will develop and maintain good working relationships, be pro-active and have a reliable attitude. Self motivation and the ability to work with the minimum of supervision, a flexible approach and the ability to prioritise are required. You must also have a full, clean driving licence for this post.
Valence School is a KCC Foundation residential and day Special School for children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs and associated learning and communication difficulties. We are part of the Kent Special Educational Needs Trust (KsENT).
C.V.'s alone will not be accepted. Applications must be made on the school's application form.
For details please visit > work for us to complete an application form (we are unable to accept CV's) or contact the HR team on 01959 567841.
It is important for the online application form to be completed in full, including complete employment history from leaving full-time education (age 16 or 18) and any gaps must be accounted for. If this is not fully completed your application will not be progressed.
Please also submit a suitable statement describing how you meet the criteria of the person specification and outline your reasons for application.
Please note, we can only consider applicants who have the right to work in the U.K. For details, please read information for applicants.
Application closing date: 17 November 2024
Interview date: w/c 25 November 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy, interview and appoint earlier if we receive sufficient applications for this role.
Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and promote equality for all.
References will be taken up before interview and online checks undertaken for shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check (this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act).