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SalaryWe are seeking to appoint a reliable Facilities Assistantto work as part of our Site Team at Gledhow Primary School.
The successful candidate would ideally consider this role as their first step into School Caretaking. The Facilities Assistant will support the Site Superintendent with day to day cleaning (including 2 hours end of day cleaning), portering, security, health and safety and general maintenance duties.
This is a permanent ‘all year round’ contract and the working hours are predominantly:
Monday-Thursday – 11.00am to 7.00pm
Fridays – 11.30am to 7.00pm
Flexibility is required to cover the Site Superintendent’s holidays etc, where a split shift will be required ie 6am-12noon and then back in to lock up at 5.30pm-7pm. Likewise, when the Facilities Assistant is on holiday, then the Site Superintendent will undertake split shifts too, so this role is very much team working.
The role also includes locking up at the end of each day, with lone working a requirement. A Risk Assessment will be in place to support this.
This role will suit someone who requires a full time salary but with the option of taking holidays both in term time and in School holidays, to ensure there is enough cover across the site both in the holidays and in term time.
Gledhow is a super school with brilliant pupils, staff, governors and families. We are a large busy school but the staff team work together closely and there is a family feel throughout school. The staff and children are proud to be part of the Gledhow community and we work together to ensure excellent outcomes for our children.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, contributions to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, cycle to work scheme, with salary sacrifice tax benefits to fund bicycle, computer equipment, etc . We encourage continued personal development and offer training sessions to Site Staff covering; Working at Heights, COSHH, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Fire Evacuations, first aid, CPOMs and much more.
Our school website provides a wealth of information about our school, so please take time to develop your knowledge of our school.
The school is committed to keeping children safe and will stringently follow procedures to endorse this.
To apply for this role please click on the link below and read our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, then download the application and pack from our school website:- https://www.gledhow.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies/facilitiesassistant
Alternatively printed documents/forms can be collected from the main school office. Please send completed applications to Gail Holmes, School Business Manager, by email to recruitment@gledhowschool.org or by post to Gledhow Primary School, Lidgett Lane, Leeds LS8 1PL.
The closing date for applications is Monday 11th March 2024 at 9.30am and shortlisting will take place on the same day with interviews scheduled from 14th March to 22nd March 2024.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
