About This Role
The Site Assistant will be responsible for carrying out a range of duties in relation to the buildings and site operation. You will be expected to ensure the buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and welcoming for all pupils, staff, parents, contractors, and visitors.
The post holder is expected to provide a first-class service in maintaining the premises, security, heating, lighting, plant equipment and health and safety within the grounds as well as general site services.
The Site Assistant will report directly to the Senior Site Manager and will be required to carry out ad hoc duties as instructed by the Principal of the School (or their representative).
This will be a peripatetic role and the postholder may be expected to share their expertise across all the sites and provide cover as and when required, to ensure all the academies across the Federation receive the best possible service. The postholder will be expected to work some evenings and weekend shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and welcoming.
- Maintain premises, security, heating, lighting, and health and safety.
- Report directly to the Senior Site Manager.
- Carry out ad hoc duties as instructed by the Principal.
- Share expertise across all sites as needed.
- Work evenings and weekends as required.
What We Offer
Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.
Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including:
- Private healthcare, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
- Early finish on Friday – secondary academies
- Hybrid working for planning and preparation time – primary academies
- The Mossbourne Allowance*
- Free lunches*
- Free staff fitness classes and/or use of onsite gym – secondary academies
- Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
- Discounts at local restaurants
- Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
- Saturday and holiday paid programme
- Special leave scheme (additional paid time off)
- Staff appreciation awards and events
- First rate professional development and career opportunities
- Financial support for career development*
- ‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff*
- Remuneration for exam board marking*
- Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week
*Terms and conditions apply for some benefits
If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application. Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform.
Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline.
At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We have committed to becoming an Anti-Racist organisation and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal.
The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.