Site Assistant

Site Assistant

Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire CB6 2SH

Salary: Grade 5, Points 5-7 £25,583-£26,403

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

The Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. They currently operate primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

The College was recently inspected in March 2025 under the ungraded (section 8) framework. Already recognised as “Good” with “Outstanding” features, Ofsted has praised the College for continuing to make significant progress since its last inspection.

The Role

You will be responsible for ensuring the site and premises are safe, secure and well-maintained. This will also include completing work in line with the needs of the school, including potential out of hours calls.

• Work part of a dedicated team of Site Officers to ensure maintenance and statutory compliance is kept up to date at all times to ensure a safe and secure school environment
• To ensure the site, buildings and grounds are opened each day and secured at the end of each day including arming/disarming the security system.
• Respond to Helpdesk requests for maintenance support from building occupiers through their maintenance and compliance management software tool, Iamcompliant
• Using Iamcompliant to report defects and issues identified by you so that they can be recorded and rectified in good time.
• To take pride in good housekeeping around the site to ensure areas are clear of litter, dirt or rubbish.

Skills and Qualifications

• Committed, reliable, and able to build and sustain excellent working relationships.
• Can use initiative, and work as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• A ‘can do’ focused attitude.
• Confident in the use of computer systems
• Have an understanding of Health & Safety best practice principles.

Benefits

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through their dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through their Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Trust, please do not hesitate to apply.

Closing Date: 12th September 2025

Interview Date: 19th September 2025

The Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.