Monday, October 27, 2025
Cumbria Education Trust

Site Assistant at The Queen Katherine School

Posted: 5 days ago

Job Description

About This RoleSite Assistant Hours of work: 37pw / Full-time / Full-yearSalary: £25,989 paContract type: PermanentThis role will be based at Queen Katherine School but will support other schools within the Southern Hub, including Castle Park School, with responsibilities within the remit of the role. The successful candidate would therefore be required to travel between sites.Part of Cumbria Education Trust, The Queen Katherine School is seeking a Site Assistant to join our dedicated, hardworking site team.The successful applicant will support the Site Manager in the effective maintenance, security and safe operation of school premises.This varied role involves work on security, maintenance, repair and development as well as tasks to uphold high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across school site/s and grounds.As Site Assistant you will support the Site Manager in the completion of compliance related tasks (e.g. fire alarm testing) and ensure that information and records are accurate and up to date.The successful candidate will be a practical person able to undertake repair and maintenance tasks. The role would suit a time served trades person or someone with strong DIY skills. Reliability, flexibility and adaptability are essential, as is a full driving licence and a clear understanding of health and safety procedures and practices.This role requires the ability to work effectively as part of a team and to communicate in a calm and courteous manner with a wide range of people (e.g. students, staff, external contractors, external customers).Occasional travel to other schools within the trust will be required as will an occasional requirement for later attendance/weekend working to support special events.If you have the diligence, skills and energy for this role we would welcome an application from you.Please note, we reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications are received.As part of the Cumbria Education Trust, The Queen Katherine School is led with shared vision, honesty and purpose. CET is a growing multi academy trust based in Cumbria; it is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and their communities. The successful candidate will be joining CET at an exciting time, as we continue to build of our successes and move forward on our journey to establish ourselves as one of the highest performing MATs in the North of England.Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates. Related DocumentsFinal ESP015. Site Assistant.pdfContact DetailsToni Wood01697745300twood@cumbriaeducationtrust.org

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