Site Assistant

Queen Elizabeth's Academy has an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and self-motivated Site Assistant to join our friendly site team as soon as possible.
The role of Site Assistant is extremely varied; however, the main purpose is to ensure our academy is presented and maintained to an excellent standard. You will have responsibility for the security, safety, general maintenance and cleanliness of our academy buildings and grounds to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all our staff and students.
The role is 37 hours per week all year round, with 28 days holidays per year plus bank holidays. Some evening and weekend work may be required to cover academy lettings - this will attract an additional payment.

• Be looking for a new challenge to help maintain our building and grounds


• Be ready for responsibility including security and Health and Safety


• Have good organisational skills and be proactive around the site


• Flexibility to work across other academies within the trust


• Hardworking and flexible around the needs of the academy


• Have good DIY skills such as, for general repairs, maintenance, decorating and gardening


• Display good inter-personal skills with colleagues, contractors and visitors


• Have a commitment to safeguarding and be dedicated to the safety and wellbeing of children and staff


• Have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle


• Be able to manage planned maintenance and ensure the delivery of statutory compliance tasks


• Be able maintain accurate and up to date records.


• Be able to work as part of a team to support the trust's structure and work across multiple sites if required
  
  We are a growing secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in Mansfield with over 850 students. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated 'good' overall with feedback that our academy has 'established a culture that supports all pupils to learn well' and that 'pupils understand the school's Christian values well'., Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
  
  At Diverse Academies, you'll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.


In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 14%


• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust's Diverse Association for Professional Learning.


• Full support and induction.


• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students.


• Networking opportunities across Diverse Academies.


• Salary sacrifice opportunities such as car, cycle and technology schemes.


• Staff discounts and offers on gym membership, holidays, days out, cinema tickets, restaurants and top online shopping sites including instant voucher codes.


• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals.


• Health and Wellbeing delivered through our occupational health provider, eyecare vouchers for a free eye test and contribution towards glasses for display screen equipment users.