Permanent Role 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Grade E £23,114 per annum (pay award pending)

Required – August 2024

We are seeking the right person to join our Estates team and support the upkeep and maintenance of the grounds at Saltash Community School. The role also involves supporting the general maintenance and care of the site and buildings as part of a school site team.   Primarily based at Saltash, the position does allow for support of our other Trust schools as required.  A good standard of practical knowledge, skills and experience of grounds and building maintenance is required. However support with training and development is offered as part of our commitment to our staff.

You will be working alongside the school site team, or alone according to the work required. The ability to plan work alongside the Estates Manager, as well as self-manage and oversee planned or urgent works to completion are necessary.  Further, a committed and positive approach to work and team building is essential.

This is a support staff role with SMART Trust and comes with the benefits of generous paid annual leave, Local Government Pension, sick pay scheme, training and development, and a welcoming and supportive working environment.

The role can be based at any of the SMART Trust schools with travel to other sites in South East Cornwall as necessary. Please see Trust website for details of our schools.

We are looking for someone with:

• good grounds/maintenance experience
• good organisational skills
• good interpersonal/communication skills
• a desire to complete all jobs to the highest of standards 

To find out more information about the role please email Ian Foy at ifoy@smart-trust.net. 

Please download details of this post and an application form below:

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

Job Description - Grounds and Site Maintenance Assistant

Trust Information Pack

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for this role.

Closing date: Monday 15^th July at 9am. 

Please email completed application forms to hr@smart-trust.net

Please note we are unable to accept applications made via CVs.

Interview date:  Week of 15^th July 2024 (Location - Saltash Community School)