Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people. 

Ormiston Park Academy is seeking to appoint a highly-motivated and dedicated Site Assistant who will play a vital role in maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of our school premises. The successful candidate will work closely with the Premises Manager and the facilities team to ensure the smooth operation of the school site on a day-to-day basis. 

The successful candidate will be required to:

• Support the maintenance of a clean Academy environment, carry out minor repairs and reinstatement of fabric and fittings where required, within the expertise of the post holder.
• Assist with the completion of site checks and documentation in accordance with iAM compliant, the digital Facilities Management system.
• Assist in carrying out appropriate duties in relation to Academy buildings and the open environment regarding matters of security, safety, cleanliness and comfort, conducive to the working needs of the students, staff and visitors to Academy sites.
• Contribute to all aspects of building and facilities repairs & maintenance (PPMs and reactive repairs)
• Together with the Site Manager, co-ordinate and manage contractor activities in accordance with Academy policies and procedures.

Hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm  and  10am to 6pm on a weekly rota basis.

Ormiston Park Academy is a small but growing secondary Academy and our vision of ‘Believe and Achieve’ underpins all aspects of academy life in our impressive, well-resourced buildings and grounds. The successfully appointed candidate will join a caring and committed body of staff and enjoy working with friendly and enthusiastic students of whom we are extremely proud. 

Our new colleague will also benefit from being part of Ormiston Academies Trust. Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.  

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys… 

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive 

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve 

• Being part of a team and community where you belong – being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities 

• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits 

We will offer you: 

• Collaborative working within our shared family of schools
• Car and cycle to work salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• LGPS Pension
• Access to an exciting range of employee benefits from our health and wellbeing partner, Vivup

If you feel that you have the right level of experience and skills, and the ambition and commitment to make a real impact, then we would like to hear from you. For further details please contact Sally Spraggon PA to the Principal sspraggon@ormistonpark.org.uk.

To apply for the role, please submit an application form via the link by the closing date.

Ormiston Park Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974