Site Technician - Full-time

Aylesham Primary School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-2648-211S
• Posted:03/06/2025
• Pay:EKC 4 £25,486
• Start Date:TBC
• App Close Date:17/06/2025 at 10:00
• Interviews:TBC

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We are looking to appoint a hardworking, flexible, and reliable site technician who can work independently using their initiative to solve problems as they arise.

Working under the direction of the School Business Manager this is a dynamic and varied role including repair and general maintenance of the school site to include plumbing, carpentry and decorating (experience and/or qualifications in these trades would be advantageous).

You should have a thorough knowledge of health and safety as you will be responsible for the compliance of the school site on a day to day basis, ensuring all checks are performed and records are up to date.

The successful applicant will need to be:

• Physically fit
• Solution focused
• Multi-skilled

Some unsociable hours may be occasionally required due to this role being the primary key holder. Some flexibility in hours or job share may be considered for the right applicant/s.

For a more detailed breakdown of the duties please refer to the attached job description.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.  As part of the shortlisting process, the School reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children will be discussed at interview stage.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found. 

Please email completed application forms to recruitment@aylesham.kent.sch.uk

Information about the school

Aylesham Primary School is a two-form entry primary school in the heart of the Kent countryside, six miles south of Canterbury, serving Aylesham and the surrounding villages.

Our school is a fun, creative and positive place that provides a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment that offers opportunities for all the children to ‘fly high’.

Our mission is…‘To create a learning community that is prepared for an ever changing future; that believes in the unlimited potential to improve themselves and others in the world around them.’ It is our intention that all children leave our school with a well rounded education to prepare them for life, underpinned with a strong sense of morality and aspirational goals, to create new futures. In order to achieve this, our school values of; resilience, teamwork, creativity and flying high underpin classroom practice and are a part of our school culture and climate for learning.

Our talented and hardworking staff and Leadership Team provide an outstanding quality of care and encourage an environment where children feel confident to try out new skills both inside and outside of the classroom.

In February 2025 the school academised and joined the EKC Schools Trust. As a family of schools, colleges and business units, EKC Schools Trust and its sister organisation, the East Kent Colleges Group, are committed to raising the aspirations of all within the communities they serve. Enabling all ages to access the highest quality educational provision, helping them to grow and flourish, and achieve their ambitions.

If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact our friendly school office on 01304 840392 or visit the school website www.aylesham.kent.sch.uk

Job Contact Information

• Name:Karen Blake
• Address:Attlee Avenue, Aylesham, Kent, CT3 3BS
• Telephone: 01304 840392
• Email: recruitment@aylesham.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Application Form
• Job Description