Site Assistant and Cleaning Supervisor - Full-time

Newington Community Primary School and Nursery, Ramsgate

• Ref:KCC886-3918-142S
• Posted:03/11/2025
• Pay:CAT Grade 5 points 14 to 17- £25,402 to £26,672
• Start Date:asap
• App Close Date:19/11/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 24th November

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CAT Grade 5 point 14 to 17 £25,402 to £26,672

37 hours per week, all year round 10am to 6pm daily

Start date - asap

Closing Date:- Wednesday 19th November 

Interviews - w/c 24th November

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and conscientious Site Assistant to join our very busy school to support the Site Manager and Assistant Site Manager in ensuring that we provide a safe and secure environment for all our pupils and staff. Ideally you will have experience of working within a school environment, or have a construction or trade background, as you will be required to carry out small maintenance tasks.

The main responsibilities of this role will be to carry out caretaking duties as directed by the Site Manager as well as coordinating the Cleaning Team. These responsibilities may include porterage, undertaking small repairs and maintenance, replenishing soap etc, litter picking, and covering for absence. You will be responsible for locking up the school each day. 

We are looking to appoint someone who can work as part of a team, but equally be able to manage their own workload as there will be periods of working on your own.  

The successful candidate will ideally have relevant health and safety training, but further training and professional development opportunities will be available for the appointed candidate. 

Other personal characteristics required include:

• The ability to prioritise your own workload.
• be flexible and open to new ideas and approaches
• be highly motivated and enthusiastic
• be approachable with a caring attitude
• be able to communicate effectively across the school community
• have high standards and a pride in your work
• enjoy challenge and seeking solutions  

In return we can offer:

• a friendly working environment
• a positive school ethos
• being part of the wider academy trust
• professional development opportunities
• Term time holiday leave.

Site visits can be arranged through the school office (HR@newington-ramsgate.kent.sch.uk) prior to application deadline.

Information about the school

Newington Community Primary School and Nursery is a large primary school which is situated on the outskirts of Ramsgate. In July 2024, Newington joined the Coastal Academies Trust, working alongside other schools to benefit all of our children across Thanet.

We have committed and enthusiastic staff who are determined to enable every child to achieve their potential. Our children are at the heart of everything we do.

Have a look at our Facebook page for a real flavour of what is happening in our school.

At Newington Community Primary School, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect staff and visitors to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 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.

Newington Community Primary School is an inclusive and accessible employer, we are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. We embrace and cultivate an inclusive, equitable and respectful workplace. We welcome colleagues with different backgrounds, perspectives and capabilities.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Sarah Baker, HR Manager
• Address:Newington Community Primary School, Princess Margaret Avenue, Ramsgate, Kent, CT12 6HX
• Telephone: (01843) 593412
• Email: hr@newington-ramsgate.kent.sch.uk

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