Site Assistant - Old Park Primary School
- Employer
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Location
- Old Park Road, Wednesbury. WS10 9LX
- Salary
- SCP 2 to 4, £18,198 to £18,933 per annum (£9.43 to £9.81 per hour plus a Living Wage supplement to £9.50 per hour, payable from 1 April 2021)
- Closing date
- 12 Jun 2021
- Reference
- SANDED000004783
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- Sector
- Education
- Job Type
- Caretaking / Cleaning, Schools / Academies - Support staff roles, Caretakers / Site operatives
- Contract Type
- Full time permanent
- Working Pattern
- Standard
- Hours
- Full-Time
Job Details
Required to start as soon as possible subject to satisfactory clearances.
The Governors wish to recruit a Site Assistant to provide support to the School site staff to improve and maintain our site facilities. The post will support our commitment to provide a safe environment in which to work and learn.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a general knowledge of site maintenance
- Have a general knowledge of health and safety issues in schools
- Be enthusiastic and committed to learning new skills
- Be a team player who can also use their own initiative
In return we can offer:
- A welcoming and supportive staff team who work in imaginative and collaborative ways.
- A committed Governing Body who make a great investment in professional development.
- A vibrant indoor and outdoor learning environment
- A chance to make a difference to young lives.
We are an outstanding school (OfSTED November 2008 and May 2013) with the school’s contribution to local community cohesion and commitment to inclusivity being exemplary. It is staffed by people who give the highest quality of care and education to our pupils and give support and guidance to families.
Old Park is the site for the Wednesbury North Children’s Centre and the Patch Day Nursery which offers a wide range of family and community support.
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.
If you are a committed and skilled person with energy and a desire to learn please contact the school for further details and an application form. Visits to the school are very welcome.
Application packs are available by contacting the Administration Team in school on 0121-526-2669, email school.office@oldparkprimary.com or via our school website www.oldparkprimary.com
Closing date: Friday 11th June 2021 at midday
Interviews: Thursday 17th June 2021 AM
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Hours:
37 hours per week (Mondays 9.15am to 6.00pm, Tuesday – Friday 10.00am to 6.00pm)
Grade:
Band B SCP 2 to 4, £18,198 to £18,933 per annum (£9.43 to £9.81 per hour plus a Living Wage supplement to £9.50 per hour, payable from 1 April 2021)
Location:
Old Park Primary School, Old Park Road, Wednesbury, WS10 9LX
Closing Date:
Friday 11th June 2021 at midday
Supporting documents
Safeguarding Policy
Prospectus
Application Form
Job Description and Person Specification
Company
Who are we?
Sandwell is situated at the very heart of the West Midlands, just a stone’s throw from Birmingham. A large, diverse, metropolitan borough, Sandwell offers exciting opportunities for all in a friendly, supportive environment.
Why work for us?
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to an award-winning employee benefits scheme, which includes:
- An exclusive retail discounts portal
- Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
- An employee assistance and counselling service
- Annual leave purchase scheme
- A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
- Flexi-time working
- A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity and paternity
- Volunteering scheme
Your career at Sandwell Council
We offer something for everyone, with an incredibly wide range of career opportunities, at any stage of your career, from apprentices to senior managers.
Whether your focus is a support service, such as Finance, Human Resources, Legal or ICT, or a frontline service, such as Social Care, Planning & Regeneration, Housing or Leisure, it’s worth looking at what Sandwell has to offer.
Our plans for the future
Our Vision 2030 shows just how committed we are to creating the best future possible for our communities and for the people who live and work in Sandwell.
We’re a progressive organisation, and we’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far, but we know there’s much more to do to make our vision. For more information on our plans for the future see our dedicated vision 2030 page; http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/Vision2030
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit;
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
For information on our Values and Behaviours, please visit:
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/council/values-behaviours
To view a copy of the Local Government Career Guide, please visit;
https://www.wmjobs.co.uk/staticpages/30847/local-government-careers
- Website
- http://www.sandwell.gov.uk/
- Telephone
- 0121 569 3300
- Location
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Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3BS
United Kingdom
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