Estates Support Assistant - Part-time

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, New Romney

• Ref:KCC886-2078-238S
• Posted:09/09/2024
• Pay:Aquila Pay Level ‘A’ £23,504 FTE
• Start Date:ASAP after interview
• App Close Date:30/09/2024 at 09:00
• Interviews:Friday 4 October 2024

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We are looking to recruit a pro-active, adaptable and positive individual to join our site team to assist our site manager.  This role is vital for ensuring the maintenance of the school premises, buildings / equipment and portage for the safety of pupils, staff and visitors.

Classroom cleaning duties are included in the role.

Applicants need to be trustworthy, reliable, hardworking, physically fit, conscientious and be able to work independently, have a can-do attitude and work well as part of a team. Ideally, you will have good DIY skills, some knowledge of Health & Safety and an understanding of safeguarding.

A clean driving licence would be an advantage, but not necessary.

This role is:

• 20 hours per week Mon – Friday (afternoons only, non-negotiable)
• Term time working plus 10 days during school summer holidays
• Salary – Aquila APL ‘A’ - FTE £23,504

We are seeking applicants that can act on their own initiative, dealing with any unexpected problems that may arise with a positive attitude.

Information about the school

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is situated in the heart of New Romney, set in beautiful surroundings, and is well-resourced to meet the needs of its 15 classes and 420+ children, in this over-subscribed and well-maintained school judged Good with Outstanding features by OFSTED (May 2019).

We have a committed and enthusiastic staff who are determined to enable every child to reach their potential by providing them with a stable, caring environment where children are happy to attend and are stimulated and keen to learn while developing their potential. We cater to a wide range of abilities encouraging all children to achieve at their highest level.

Our church school status means we have a strong Christian ethos and links to St Nicholas Church in New Romney which enriches both our collective worship and school values.

We are fortunate to have on-site an outstanding private nursery, which provides breakfast and an after-school club within the school, and a Children's Centre.

The academy also has a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP). The SRP is a 14-place specialist provision sited within the mainstream academy for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) designation.

New Romney is an ancient Cinque Port situated in rural Kent, with excellent road links to Ashford (20 minutes), Canterbury (45 minutes) and Folkestone (30 minutes), or if you live in East Sussex only 45 minutes from Hastings!

We invite you to visit our school and discover for yourself the unique benefits of St Nicholas.

St Nicholas CE Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, online recruitment checks and overseas criminal background checks, where applicable. All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Claire Seiver - Academy Senior Administrator
• Address:Fairfield Road, New Romney, Kent, New Romney, Kent, TN288BP
• Telephone: 01797361906
• Email: cseiver@st-nicholas-newromney.kent.sch.uk

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• Estates Support Assistant