At a Glance
- Tasks: Support site management, ensuring safety and maintenance of school premises.
- Company: Idsall School, a vibrant and inclusive educational environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Join a diverse team dedicated to fostering creativity and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a welcoming school community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Proactive attitude, good communication skills, and awareness of health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
Required for September 2026
Are you friendly, a team player who is proactive and keen to help make a difference? We are seeking to recruit a Site Assistant to work under the direction of the Site Manager to ensure the premises are safe and well maintained at all times. The role includes responsibility for site security, school lettings, liaising with contractors, managing emergencies and internal and external maintenance of the school.
The successful candidate will ideally, although this is not essential, have experience of building maintenance and knowledge of basic plumbing, joinery, electrical and decorating repair.
We are seeking to recruit an individual who can be flexible and proactive, has good communication skills and an awareness of health and safety. If you think you might be the person we are looking for, please get in touch.
Idsall School is a heavily oversubscribed 11-18 rural school with excellent facilities throughout the school. You will be joining the school at an exciting stage of its development. We offer a welcoming, friendly, hard-working and committed team of colleagues who, at all levels, are dedicated to making a difference to the children in their care.
The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are committed to building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes. We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share this commitment.
Closing date for applications is midday on Monday 17th August 2026. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Location: Shifnal, Shropshire
Salary: Grade 6 Spinal Points 7 - 11 (£13.69 - £14.59)
Hours: 37 hours per week – Monday – Friday rotating shift pattern
Site Assistant in Shifnal employer: Idsall School
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