Estates Assistant

Summary:

Join a school as an Estates Assistant and support daily operations with flexibility and enthusiasm.

About the School:

A school with a rich history and a strong commitment to education, pastoral care, and social mobility. It fosters a culture of inclusivity, excellence, and innovation in teaching and learning.

The Opportunity:

As an Estates Assistant, you will support the operations team in maintaining the school site and assisting with a wide range of daily tasks. This role is ideal for someone who is self-motivated, a good communicator, and enjoys working as part of a team to ensure the school runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with a variety of maintenance tasks across the school site.
• Support the team with general duties and event setup and facilitation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and functional environment for students and staff.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Assist in the management of day-to-day operations under the guidance of the Operations Manager.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to support school events and activities.
• Maintain records and report on tasks completed.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Flexibility and willingness to work varied hours, including evenings and weekends if required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and take initiative.
• Basic maintenance and cleaning skills.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and working with children.

Preferred

• Previous experience in a similar role, ideally in an educational setting.
• Experience with event setup and management.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Experience with using basic tools and equipment.
• Experience with child protection screening processes.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary range of £28k to £31k, negotiable based on skills and experience.
• Additional opportunity for paid overtime.
• Comprehensive safeguarding and child protection training provided.