Site Assistant

Job Opportunity: Site Assistant at St Augustine Academy

Salary: £28,608 - £30,515 FTE. Actual Salary of £19,328 - £20,617 per annum (approx.)

Start date: ASAP

Reporting into: Site Manager

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 25 per week (Monday to Friday 10am to 3pm during term time, 8am to 1pm during school holidays.)

Join our friendly and supportive site team at St Augustine Academy. We are seeking a practical, reliable and proactive Facilities Assistant who takes pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for our students, staff and visitors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, hands-on role and wants to make a real difference within a thriving school community.

About the Role

This is a part-time role with family friendly hours. You will be part of our busy site team, assisting with day-to-day tasks, helping ensure the academy is presented and managed to a high standard. Responsibilities will include covering security, repairs and maintenance, cleaning, porterage and general duties of this kind associated with the maintenance of the site. No two days are the same. Key duties will include:

• Opening and securing the academy buildings
• Carrying out basic repairs, decoration and maintenance tasks
• Supporting health and safety and compliance checks
• Setting up rooms and facilities for academy and community events
• Maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of the site
• Assisting with deliveries, porterage and waste management
• Monitoring heating, lighting and water systems
• Supporting the Site Manager with projects and improvements across the academy

Every day, you will play an important role in creating a safe, clean and inspiring environment where young people can learn, grow and succeed.

What we offer

Free Car Parking

Exceptional leave arrangements for family events

Occupational Sick Pay

A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access

Free fitness suite on site

Free eye tests for VDU users

A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff

Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm

Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events

What We’re Looking For

Enjoys practical, hands-on work

Takes pride in maintaining high standards

Is reliable, trustworthy and self-motivated

Has good DIY, maintenance or caretaking skills

Works well both independently and as part of a team

Has a positive and helpful approach to supporting staff, students and visitors

Can remain calm and adaptable when priorities change

Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Previous experience in a facilities, caretaking, maintenance or site support role would be an advantage, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

Applicant Requirements

To comply with safeguarding guidelines, all applicants must fully complete the application form. This includes:

Providing a full employment history from the time you left full-time education, with explanations for any gaps in employment.

Detailing all relevant education and qualifications.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of the recruitment process and be required to complete a Self-Declaration.

Applications must be made through the My New Term application system. This ensures all applications are treated equally and that observance to safer recruitment requirements and best practices is undertaken in line with equalities legislation.

Informal visits are welcome. CVs will not be accepted.

The hiring manager may call candidates for an informal chat prior to the shortlisting process.

Applications will be considered as they are received. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date therefore, early applications are encouraged. St Augustine Academy reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

About our School

St Augustine Academy is a non-selective 11-16 school in Maidstone that is dedicated to fostering excellence in education. We pride ourselves on our supportive community, innovative teaching methods, and commitment to the personal development of both students and staff.

Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.

Our Academy has a calm purposeful atmosphere. We strive to broaden horizons and challenge our students to achieve their potential. We offer a rigorous academic curriculum alongside a strong behaviour policy.

We are committed to continual CPD and a positive work-life balance for staff. We offer additional training days, support staff to complete additional qualifications and remove unnecessary workload.

We are one of six Academies which make up the Woodard Academies Trust (WAT). WAT is part of the Woodard family of schools. Created by founder Nathaniel Woodard in 1848, Woodard is the largest group of independent Church of England schools in England and Wales. Woodard Academies Trust and Woodard Schools share a common ethos and vision: to inspire young people to make a difference.

Our ethos reflects our deep commitment to delivering an outstanding education to the students we teach. We prioritise inclusion and value individuals, and excel in delivering pastoral care and personalised learning paths for our students. Our aim is to offer students not only a first-class education, but also to teach them life skills that will provide benefits beyond their time with us. We believe that our academies should enrich the communities they serve and play an active role in their development.

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislations you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered.

St Augustine Academy is an equal opportunities employer. We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding Statement

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, including volunteers, to share in this commitment.

All posts will be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks, including the receipt of two satisfactory references. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal record self-declaration form and to give consent for an online search to be carried out. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check, therefore individuals on the children’s barred list (and adults barred list where relevant) should not apply. There is a six-month probation period for all post-holders.