Site Officer
THE HAWKSWOOD GROUP
Site Officer for the Hawkswood Group of schools
Scale 5 point (12 - 16)
Salary: £31,524 - £33,417
Job share and flexible working hours considered
1 year fixed Term with a view to be permanent for the right candidate
Appointment within these Scales will be dependent on experience.
Closing Date: Open we will recruit to the post as applications that meet the selection criteria are met
Shortlisting: TBC
Interviews: TBC
Please send completed application forms to recruitment@hawkswoodgroup.org.uk
Hawkswood Group is looking for a Site Officer who will keep us all safe, bring a smile to our faces, and continue to develop our school sites innovatively and economically but with the highest quality. If this unique role appeals to you and you feel you have the skills and experience we would like to hear from you. We would also be interested in hearing from prospective site officers with experience in the field of construction or maintenance and service industries. Previous experience being a school site officer is desirable but not essential.
You will be responsible for the security, caretaking, general and ground maintenance including gardening, to ensure the school premises is a safe and secure environment for pupils, teachers and visitors and presented to a high standard. You will be responsible to undertake fire alarms tests and maintain accurate records using school IT systems. You will need excellent interpersonal skills and a caring nature towards children of all ages. This role will incorporate cleaning and driving duties.
Please read the attached job description for more detail.
Please see our school website for further information about the school.
The Hawkswood Group is committed to promoting the safeguarding of children. Please note that this position requires as enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks will be carried out prior to appointment.
The Hawkswood Group complies with GDPR regulations.
What we can offer you:
- A school with a strong sense of moral purpose and ethical practice
- A trauma informed school and a commitment to restorative approaches
- A supportive staff team
- CPD opportunities and a commitment to developing professional
- A commitment from Leadership to promote and support innovation.
- A school which expects high standards of pupil conduct, both in school and in the local community.
- A supportive team who work together and support each other.
- An Ofsted Good school.
- Childcare vouchers scheme
- Cycling to work scheme
- Car Parking facilities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free eye tests and £50 towards lenses and frames.
As part of KCSIE 2024 all applicants will be subject on on-line searches. Applicants must be able to form and maintain appropriate professional relationships and boundaries with children, young people and other vulnerable adults. Applicants should have the ability to understand the difficulties and pressures associated with caring for children/vulnerable adults and demonstrate appropriate coping mechanisms.
As a thriving and diverse school, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in The Hawkswood Group’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people
The Hawkswood Group is committed to promoting the safeguarding of children. Please note that this position requires as enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks will be carried out prior to appointment.
Please see the JD and person specification. For further information call the Headteacher, Elaine Clark on 020 8289 4651 for an informal discussion about the position. Visits are also welcomed.
Equal Opportunities
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy
How to apply
Email address for return of applications: recruiment@hawkswoodgroup.org.uk