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Ref 195352
Number of Posts 1
Grade 4.
Salary £24404 to £ 25183 (£4,616 per year, this is based on 7 hours per week)
Term Part-time.
Perm / FTC Permanent.
Required (ASAP ) .
Hours 7 hours a week.
Closing Date 22/04/2025.
Location
Preston St Stephen's Church Of England Primary School, South Meadow Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR1 8JN (339 on roll)

Tel: 01772 556306
School website: www.st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
At St Stephen's, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for all children, and every member of our team has a shared responsibility to uphold this with the utmost diligence and integrity.

We are looking for a reliable and proactive School Maintenance Assistant to help keep our school site safe, tidy, and well-maintained. This role is ideal for someone with practical skills in general repairs, carpentry, plumbing, and decorating and for someone who is looking for part-time hours. As School Maintenance Assistant you will work alongside our experienced Site Supervisor but will also work independently.

Key Responsibilities: 
  • Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance across the school site. 
  • Perform basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and DIY tasks as needed. 
  • Assist with site improvements to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. 
  • Work flexibly to support the school’s evolving maintenance needs.

    Hours & Requirements: 
  • 7 hours per week, all year round, with flexibility as needed. 
  • Experience in general maintenance, DIY, or trade skills (e.g., carpentry, plumbing, painting, or repairs). 
  • A proactive, problem-solving approach to maintenance tasks. 
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
  • Adaptable and willing to support the school’s needs as they arise. 

    If you take pride in maintaining safe and welcoming environments, we’d love to hear from you! 

    Please refer to the attached documents for further details relating to the post. Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact Mrs Holloway to arrange this.

    Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
     
    • Essential Experience
  • Skills and experience in carpentry, plumbing, DIY or other trade skills
    • Desirable Experience
  • Driving licence
    • Proposed Interview Date:
    01/05/2025 
    Equal Opportunities statement
    An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
    Rehabilitation
    Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

    Additional Info

    Applications and further details are available from/returnable to

    Address: Application form attached. Please return completed applications electronically to: sbm@st-stephens.lancs.sch.uk
    Positive about Disabled People 

    The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

    Disability Confident employer Lancashire County Council

    Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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