Site Assistant

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Site Assistant to join our committed and professional site team.

The successful candidate will need to provide an outstanding service and maintain a professional attitude and appearance at all times. You will also have an awareness of health and safety responsibilities and an eagerness to gain experience and to participate in staff training as and when required.

About us:

Flegg High Ormiston Academy has an excellent profile locally and has won many prestigious awards. We actively promote development of the whole child, as well as ensuring access to a broad and balanced curriculum and excellent extra-curricular opportunities. Quite simply, we believe that every member of Flegg High Ormiston Academy has the right to be happy, safe and successful.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust? Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

About you:

As our Site Assistant you would be responsible for providing efficient and effective caretaking support to the Academy including ensuring the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards and in accordance with the practices and procedures of the Academy and Ormiston Academies Trust

Key elements of the role are:

• working as part of a team to help to keep the Academy clean, tidy, safe and secure
• Carry out basic handypersons tasks
• Act as a key holder
• Carry out porterage duties

If you want to work with a great team of staff and students, and feel that you have the right skills, please apply before the closing date of 11th August 26.

Flegg High Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974