Site Assistant

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Site Assistant who will play a vital role in maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of our school premises with a focus on grounds maintenance.

You will work closely with the Premises Manager and other staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the school site on a day-to-day basis, to ensure our site is clean, fit for purpose, secure and compliant with legislation and industry best practice. The focus of the role is on maintaining our beautiful and extensive outside spaces, including state of the art tennis courts, football and rugby pitches and the cricket field.

The role is offered based on working 32 hours per week, all year round. Working hours will be flexible depending on workload. There may be later finishes during school holiday periods and to accommodate school events during term time and on some weekends.

In this role you will:

• Provide caretaking services to facilitate the effective teaching and learning of students and the full use of the Academy by those staff and students who occupy it.
• Provide caretaking services to prevent any health risk from occurring in the Academy.
• Help maintain the fabric of the Academy’s buildings and site.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance.
• Have key holder responsibilities including opening or closing the site and alarm call out response.
• Make sure the classrooms and teaching areas are prepared for the students and teachers.

About the Academy

The City of Norwich School - An Ormiston Academy (CNS) is a vibrant, forward-thinking Academy, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED, with high expectations for all its staff and students. We offer a broad and well-designed curriculum; teachers have strong subject knowledge and students with additional needs receive strong support. We are also the EDP Secondary School of the Year.

At the very heart of our ethos is being a truly comprehensive school that supports the care and development of the whole individual, in a happy and diverse community that instils pride in all its members. We aim to enable every student to maximise their potential and prepare them for their future through the provision of high-quality education. We do this through investing in our staff, and we place great emphasis on staff wellbeing and career development, with high-quality training and excellent progression opportunities. Have a look at our staff case studies here: https://cns-school.org/case-studies

CNS is committed to helping staff thrive, offering a supportive and inclusive culture, comprehensive induction and development opportunities, funded qualifications, excellent CPD, and a range of benefits including a pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site parking and admission priority for staff children.

Why Work for Ormiston?

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, your work will have 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 - being part of 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

We value the contribution of every colleague and offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance. Benefits include automatic pay progression, a generous pension scheme, wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, Blue Light Card access and our cycle-to-work scheme.

Please visit our website www.cns-school.org for more information about the school, for additional information about this role please email [email removed]

To apply, please complete an application form by the closing date above. It is important that you provide evidence in the supporting information section of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.