Site Assistant in Kettering

We are seeking a motivated and committed individual to join our Buildings team. The successful candidate will assist in maintaining the school premises, ensuring a safe environment for staff, students, and visitors.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to procedures and checks to ensure the building is fit for purpose.
• Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations, reporting hazards promptly.
• Support the maintenance of the building and grounds to a high standard.
• Ensure the functionality of building systems (heating, cooling, lighting, security).
• Undertake portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment.

Our Trust was formed more than 30 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students' achievements by making long‑term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people. Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people. We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks.

Brooke Weston staff get access to first‑class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School. Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and, as the role is working with children and young people, this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check.

Benefits:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days per year, plus bank holidays. An additional 3 days after 5 years' service.
• One Wellbeing Day a year, in addition to your annual leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one), and ill‑health protection.
• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust Schools.
• Payment of professional Subscription/membership – if your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership.
• Employee Assistance Programme – We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
• Additional health benefits including a Health Care Cash Plan and access to an online GP.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development.
• Collaborative and ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations.

Be the Difference – At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life". If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you.