Site Assistant

School Stroud High School
Address Beards Lane, Cainscross Road, Stroud, Gloucestershire
GL5 4HF

Post Title (Subject) Site Assistant
Grade Grade 4 (pts 7-10) ££26,403– £27,694 pa pro rata
Allowances (Not applicable)
This post is suitable for newly qualified teachers
Hours Part Time (7.50 hours)
Contract Permanent
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date A.S.A.P.

Stroud High School is a 21st Century girls’ grammar school with a coeducational Sixth Form. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a community of like-minded teachers committed to preparing bright and able students with the skills, knowledge and character to make a difference in the world. It is an environment where you can develop your professional expertise and join a school which year on year one of the very highest performing state school in the South West (Sunday Times – Parent Power).

Stroud High School was inspected by Ofsted in November 2023 and was delighted to achieve Outstanding across all of the five main elements of the inspection. The inspectors had much to praise about the school, but notably the “the highly ambitious vision” the school has for its pupils, the high standards of teaching, the “exemplary conduct” of the student body, and the mutual support given to and by all elements of the school.

"The school is determined that pupils experience ‘the exceptional every day’, and they do." - Ofsted 2023

As a Site Operative, you will join a strong and support team of staff. You will work with the Site Team to ensure the building, both internally and externally, and grounds are maintained to a high standard so that students and staff can work in it effectively and safely.

This position is permanent, working 7.5 hours per week, all year round. The working pattern is Friday 6:00 – 2.30pm with a half hour for lunch. This role does not generally include split shifts, but a degree of flexibility is needed to support the school’s needs. Additional hours may be required to support absence (holiday/sickness) where available.

The successful candidate will:
• be committed to Stroud High Schools ethos and values
• have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students in the school
• believe that all young people can – and will – achieve
• make a full and positive contribution to our school community

The appointment is required ASAP.

We are committed to the ongoing development of all our staff and full training will be provided relevant to the skills and aptitudes of the person appointed.

Stroud High School Application Forms will only be accepted.

To apply for this post you need to:

Read this information pack and decide whether you have the skills and experience to meet the demands and requirements of the role.

Decide whether you wish to visit the school or contact a member of the team to find out more about the position.

Write a letter of application outlining why you wish to apply for the post.

Complete the application form in full and sign.

Return all parts by the closing date and time.

Safeguarding Statement
Stroud High School is committed to the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references to the school and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check, will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Recruitment Selection Policy and the Recruitment of ex-offenders statement which you will find on the schools website along with our Safeguarding and HR policies.

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Stroud High School is committed to the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, see details to the right of this advert by clicking on 'Website' or email directly.