Site Assistant - Old Park Primary School

The Governors wish to recruit a Site Assistant to provide support to the school site staff to improve and maintain our site facilities. The post will support our commitment to provide a safe environment in which to work and learn., 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. Pre-employment checks will be carried out in line with KCSIE

If you are shortlisted for the position, we will also conduct an online search.

• 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, 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.
  
  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 November 2008 and May 2013) 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., Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone's throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.

Weekly hours are to suit the need of the school, these would include split shifts, a working week may look like the following:

Monday - (Split) 6.25am - 9.25am and 2.00pm - 6pm

Tuesday- 10.00am - 6.00pm (inc unpaid break of 30 minutes)

Wednesday - (Split) 6.25am - 9.25am and 1.00pm - 6.00pm (7hr 5 min)

Thursday- 10.00am - 6.00pm (inc unpaid break of 30 minutes)

Friday - (Split) 6.25am - 8.55am and 1.30pm - 6.00pm

The role is for 52 weeks of the year (some holidays are set during periods where the school does not open in school holidays, the remaining holiday entitlement can be requested during school holiday periods.

Required to start in July subject to satisfactory clearances., Why work for us?

• Generous annual leave entitlements


• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:


• An exclusive retail discounts portal


• Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking


• An employee assistance and counselling service


• Annual leave purchase scheme


• A wide variety of learning and development opportunities


• Flexi-time working


• A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity


• Volunteering scheme


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