Site Assistant EDV/2025/OHA/60468
Ormiston Academies Trust
Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Stoke-on-Trent, England
Contract type: Part time
About This Role
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
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 Horizon Academy are seeking a full or part-time Site Assistant to provide caretaking and estate services to the academy during term time, including carrying out repairs and maintenance and ensuring site safety. The postholder will work term time only (39 weeks) but the position is available for full time (37 hours per week) or part time (30 hours per week)
Duties And Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
Ormiston Horizon Academy is an ambitious school at the heart of our community.
At OHA, our students, staff, families, and governors work together to ensure we provide a first-class education for all our learners. Our vision is simple, and all of our stakeholders work tirelessly to achieve it: At OHA, we provide an inspirational and ambitious learning journey to enable all our students to achieve beyond their Horizons…
Working at Ormiston Horizon Academy provides you with opportunities to shape the lives of really amazing young people, all the while progressing your own career and gaining job satisfaction.
Why work for 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, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
Ormiston Horizon 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. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
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.
The 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
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
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 Horizon Academy are seeking a full or part-time Site Assistant to provide caretaking and estate services to the academy during term time, including carrying out repairs and maintenance and ensuring site safety. The postholder will work term time only (39 weeks) but the position is available for full time (37 hours per week) or part time (30 hours per week)
Duties And Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Responding in a timely manner to any premises related issues.
- Tracking and recording issues.
- Opening and closing the academy.
- Ensuring that any damage, health & safety issues or faults with the buildings are reported as a matter of urgency.
- Carrying out duties in adverse weather to ensure the site is safe for occupancy and operation.
- Responding to call outs from lettings providers or alarm activations.
- Carry out regular maintenance to drains, gutters and downspouts are kept free of blockages.
- Carry out general porterage duties including movement of deliveries, equipment and furniture.
- Undertake site compliance checks as directed by the Site Manager/Site Supervisor, which may include weekly fire alarm tests, fire extinguisher and fire door checks.
- Support planned and unplanned fire evacuations and site lockdowns.
- Support the management of health and safety in relation to the premises and undertake training as required.
- As part of the site maintenance team undertake repairs, maintenance which may include decorating, as directed by the Site Manager/Site Supervisor.
- Adhere to policies and procedures in relation to safeguarding at all times, and to adhere to the statutory guidance
- Take appropriate action if having any concerns, or are made aware of the concerns of others, regarding the safety or wellbeing of children or young people.
- Keeping Safeguarding knowledge up to date as directed by the academy safeguarding lead.
Ormiston Horizon Academy is an ambitious school at the heart of our community.
At OHA, our students, staff, families, and governors work together to ensure we provide a first-class education for all our learners. Our vision is simple, and all of our stakeholders work tirelessly to achieve it: At OHA, we provide an inspirational and ambitious learning journey to enable all our students to achieve beyond their Horizons…
Working at Ormiston Horizon Academy provides you with opportunities to shape the lives of really amazing young people, all the while progressing your own career and gaining job satisfaction.
Why work for 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, you can be sure of a role with 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 – receiving bespoke and holistic support from 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
Ormiston Horizon 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. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.
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.
The 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
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