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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, surrounded by beautiful grounds and equipped with excellent resources to support its 15 classes and more than 420 pupils. Our over-subscribed and well-maintained school was judged Good with Outstanding features by Ofsted in May 2019 and again in 2024.

We are proud to have a committed and enthusiastic team of staff who are dedicated to enabling every child to reach their full potential. We provide a stable, caring and stimulating environment where children are happy, eager to learn and inspired to achieve their best. Our curriculum and ethos cater for a wide range of abilities, encouraging all pupils to thrive and succeed.

As a Church of England school, we have a strong Christian ethos and close links with St Nicholas Church in New Romney. These connections enrich our collective worship and underpin our school values.

We are fortunate to have an outstanding private nursery on site, which also offers breakfast and after-school club provision, as well as a Children’s Centre, further supporting our families and the wider community.

Our academy is also home to a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP)—a 14-place provision for children with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) designation. This inclusive setting sits within the mainstream academy, ensuring children benefit from both specialist and integrated learning experiences. St Nicholas also proudly holds the Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) Centre of Excellence Award.

Located in the ancient Cinque Port of New Romney, our school enjoys a rural Kent setting with excellent transport links: just 20 minutes to Ashford, 30 minutes to Folkestone, 45 minutes to Canterbury, and around 45 minutes from Hastings for those travelling from East Sussex.

We warmly invite you to visit our school and experience first-hand the unique qualities that make St Nicholas CE Primary Academy such a special place to learn and grow.

At St Nicholas CE Primary Academy, safeguarding is at the heart of all we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all trustees, staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, along with other relevant employment, online, and overseas checks where applicable. All new trustees, employees, and volunteers undertake safeguarding training as part of their induction, with regular updates in line with statutory guidance.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.