Grounds/site Assistant

1 week ago


Heckmondwike, Kirklees, United Kingdom Kirklees Council Full time

Organisation

  • Schools

Directorate

  • Secondary Schools

Service Area

  • Heckmondwike Grammar School

Hours

  • 17 1⁄2 hours per week termtime, 2.15pm to 5.45pm Monday to Friday (working pattern to be confirmed during nonterm time)

Number of Jobs

  • 1

Location(s)

  • Heckmondwike

Position type

  • Permanent

Grade

  • SCP 2 £22,366 (pro rata), £10, Actual Salary) Pay Award pending

Salary

  • SCP 2 £22,366 (pro rata), £10, Actual Salary) Pay Award pending

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Heckmondwike Grammar School
Are you are enthusiastic, flexible and reliable?

Then this will be the job for you.


This post provides a unique opportunity to work within a high-performing and growing 11 to 18 grammar school with a large sixth-form and exceptional students.


We are delighted to have been named
"Secondary School Of The Year", "Soaring 57 places in the UK rankings to 77" out of approx 6000 secondary schools (state and independent) in the latest Sunday Times Parent Power Guide.


We are looking for a Grounds/Site Assistant who will maintain the school grounds to a high standard and assist the site staff in the smooth running of the school.


This is an important role in a high achieving grammar school; the post holder must be extremely reliable, flexible, efficient and effective.


The post holder will be responsible for the day to day maintenance of the school grounds ensuring a high standard throughout.

Experience of working independently and in a team is an essential part of the role; as is working in adverse weather conditions.


The Grounds/Site Assistant will work within a dynamic and proactive team with other site operatives under the guidance of the Site Manager.

As such, experience of working in a school setting is desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities are set out in a detailed job description.

What will you bring to the role?

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Demonstrate a high standard of customer service
  • Work well as part of a team, as well as on your own initiative
  • Honesty and integrity
  • A flexible and open attitude to change
  • Suitability to work with children

Why Should You Apply?


Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique school, with students who are eager to learn, keen to know more and want to enjoy their educational experiences.


It is exceptional in many ways:
a very diverse school community that produces results of the highest quality.

We work effectively with our young people, really care about them and their futures and have an ultimate success measure of enabling them to proceed to where they want to go.


Excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and membership to a Local Government pension scheme.

Protection of children:

Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children.

Safeguarding Statement:


Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.


Closing date
10 June 2024, 9:00 AM

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