About this Role

PEAK Academy, Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Site Assistant to join the School as soon as possible, working 3 days per week.

Post: [250320A] Site Assistant

Location: PEAK Academy, Dursley, Gloucestershire.

Actual Salary Range: £16,897 - £18,056 (NJC Grade G)

Contract Type:  Permanent

Contract Hours: 22.2 hours per week, 52 weeks. (Wed to Fri 8am to 4pm)

We are looking to recruit an experienced professional, self-motivated and hardworking individual to join our team. The priority of the role is to maintain The Peak Academy and its several buildings, whilst monitoring the associated health, safety and statutory compliance activities for the site.

The post holder will be required to interact and liaise with school and Trust staff, students, and visitors, so professional communication is key. Previous experience in site maintenance, ideally within an education environment is desirable, with practical and simple maintenance skills and knowledge being essential to the role. 

Duties will include:

Coordinating and completing site and grounds related tasks at The Peak Academy

Carrying out minor repair and maintenance works on site, including decorating or reactive maintenance

Responsibility for site security and daily opening and closing procedures of the school site (this might necessitate the need for a split working pattern)

Ensuring that required inspections, testing and maintenance in relation to site equipment and services is completed is a timely manner

To have oversight of external contractors for the duration of their time on site

To ensure the Trust’s Health and Safety Policy and Learning Environment Manual are understood and complied with

To oversee the work of cleaning staff, to ensure quality standards and value for money are met

To complete all required compliance checks as set out on the Every software

The role is line managed by the Trust’s Regional Site Manager, with whom you will be working closely, and who will offer assistance and direction. You will also be working with a large network of teaching and support staff, students and visitors. 

About the successful candidate

We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:

Relevant experience of working in a similar role

Have the ability to work unsupervised, and use own initiative

Be able to display effective communication skills

Be eager to work with a wider team, be flexible

Able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a “can do” attitude.

Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths and competent with basic IT packages

About the School

PEAK Academy is a day specialist provider of education in Dursley, Gloucestershire for children and young people aged from 11 to 16 years who have an SEMH profile. There are currently 60 pupils on roll but Reach South plans, in partnership with the LA to diversify both number and age range.

PEAK formally joined Reach South in August 2022. The Trust has secured capital to ensure the capacity for growth and diversification.

PEAK’s aim is to build safe independent lives for the SEMH population through a process of understanding, support, and enablement. To achieve this goal the school looks at the unique impact social, emotional, and mental health experiences has on the individual child. From this we aim as a school to personalise the child’s curriculum, care, and therapeutic package to ensure every child achieves and experiences success and independence.

REACH South is a forward-thinking academy trust that puts the child, and their diagnosis first. Springfields Academy, Calne was the first Reach South special school (Ofsted good March 2022. NAS advanced status June 2022) In September 2023 SAIL (Salisbury Academy for Inspiration Learners) will open. The three schools will work very closely to meet, lead, and shape regional agendas.

This is a unique opportunity to not only join the team at Peak, but also to work for a Trust within a framework of specialist provision. The Trust, our schools, and our pupils require teachers who are looking to be innovative, bold, and collaborative.  You can help to design your pupil’s curriculum and influence their future.  Your work will always be challenging and rewarding as a part of the Reach South Specialist team.

About the Trust

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 17 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them. 

We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. 

Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

Next Steps

If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.

Closing date: for applications is 6^th April 2025

Interview Date:  Interviews are provisionally booked for w/c 28^th April 2025

To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.

We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.

Opportunities and Benefits 

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits. 

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.