Site Assistant

A welcoming school on a journey to excellence through innovation

Ark Swift is at an exciting point on its ‘journey to excellence’ and we have ambitious plans to get us there. Our school vision is "Ready, Respectful, Safe" and we work hard throughout the school to realise this.

We are looking to recruit a Site Assistant to join us on our pursuit towards outstanding.  You could be helping to create an inspiring school environment where pupils are able to achieve their very best, whilst having the support and guidance necessary to help you accomplish this. 

Ark Swift has a warm, welcoming environment and there is a strong caring relationship between the staff as we have adopted a collaborative infrastructure. You will get a real sense of team spirit as a part of our academy.   

The leadership team are understanding, adaptable and are dedicated to enabling all staff and students achieve their full potential. 

"It’s a great place to work, and the leadership really recognise potential. If you work hard, they will give back. You’re recognised as an individual, with individual strengths. It’s a great place to progress, and it’s full of opportunities." –Staff member at Ark Swift Primary Academy

Hard work will never go unnoticed at Ark Swift as we have fostered a culture of praise amongst our staff.
 
Ark is one of the UK's most successful school groups with a network of 37 schools in 4 locations across the country alone, it is an international charity transforming lives through education. As part of the network, our staff can expect: 

 

Access to a range of discounts through the Ark Rewards Scheme which includes reduced gym memberships, discounts at major retailers and travel loans 

Twice as many training days as standard

Support from a network of 37 schools across the UK

 

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged; to arrange, please call 020 8743 2514 or email info@arkswiftprimary.org. Visit http://arkswift.org/ for more information on the school. For an informal, confidential discussion, please contact the recruitment team on 0203 116 6345 or recruitment@arkonline.org.

Location:    White City, London

Deadline:       Tuesday 30th June 2020 – 5pm

Salary:            Band 4, spine point 3 £22,002.00

Hours:           36 hours per week (working hours TBC with the successful candidate)

Hours during school holiday periods will vary and will be agreed with the Site Manager.  Flexibility required with shift patterns to meet the needs of the school; for example in severe weather conditions; periods of staff illness, lettings and school events etc.

Start date:      1st August 2020

Interviews:    TBC

 

Ark is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

 

 

Job Description: Site Assistant

 

The Role

 

To support the Premises Manager and contribute as a team member towards providing an effective and efficient site support service, thus enhancing the standards of teaching and learning within the school.

 

The Site Team are responsible for the day-to-day operational management, safety and security of the school site. The Site Team are responsible for ensuring that the school is well-maintained, safe and secure site for all users.

 

The Assistant Site Supervisor is expected to deputise for the Premises Manager in his absence

 

Key Responsibilities

 

To assist the Premises Manager in all aspects of site management

To lock the site each evening following the completion of the cleaning service, during term time

To adopt a proactive approach at all times in maintaining the school site

To update the Premises Manager on a daily basis to any work that requires attention, if unable to rectify immediately

To undertake routine inspections, checks and tests to school FM systems as directed by the Premises Manager and or the TES system to ensure compliancy

Regular checks and restocking of consumable products throughout the school, to areas such as WCs and staff rooms and offices.

Regularly collect litter from around the site including play areas

Regular emptying of the litter bins and recycling

To sweep external areas, paying particular attention to the front of the school to ensure it remains in good order

 

Other Duties

 

To assist in the maintenance and repair of the buildings as direct by the Premises Manager taking due regard of health and safety regulations.

To undertake overtime as arranged and agreed with the Premises Manager/Principal

To deal with spillages, breakages and other emergency cleaning tasks as soon as they occur

To clear up bodily fluids after accidents in line with health and safety regulations

To regularly check and clean the toilets

To provide general assistance to staff including porterage, moving of furniture and dealing with deliveries as required

To attend team meetings as arranged by the Premises Manger

To undertake any (non-specialised) tasks of a reasonable nature, such as driving, monitoring of students, supervision of contractors

To be key holder and respond to emergencies within 15 minutes

Undertake responsible duties as requested by the Principal and Premises Manager