Site Assistant

Are you a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting children to learn, grow and thrive? Do you want to be part of an incredible school where everyone belongs, and kindness sits at the heart of everything we do?

Fairfield Spencer Academy is a larger-than-average primary school at the heart of its community. While we are a busy and vibrant school, Fairfield is very much a Fairfield family. We are proud to be a joyful place where children feel a strong sense of belonging and where kindness, curiosity and aspiration are nurtured every day. We place great importance on ensuring that every child feels safe, valued and understood so that they can develop the confidence, character and knowledge they need to succeed.

At Fairfield, we work in close partnership with our families and believe that strong relationships between home and school are key to children’s success. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment where all children are supported to make progress, take pride in their achievements and develop a strong sense of responsibility for themselves and others.

Fairfield Spencer Academy are seeking a reliable, energetic and proactive Site Assistant to join our proactive team. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean and well-maintained school environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Caretaking duties and general site maintenance
• General and emergency cleaning as required
• Liaising with contractors and school users
• Key holder for opening up duties

What We're Looking For

• An organised, friendly team player
• Someone willing to work hard and use initiative
• A practical approach to problem-solving
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential

Working Pattern

The hours of work will be Monday to Friday, 6am to 9am.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, supportive and caring school community
• Children who are happy, enthusiastic and eager to learn
• A strong sense of belonging and teamwork
• High-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career
• The support and opportunities that come from being part of Spencer Academies Trust, whose shared values and commitment to excellence underpin everything we do

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.