Maintenance Assistant

Everything we do is about empowerment.

At St Mary’s School in Cambridge, you can be YOU. We’re a unique school community that celebrates diversity and blends different languages, cultures and perspectives to create a true microcosm of the world.

The School is looking for a proactive and conscientious to join the Operations Team and assist the Operations Manager with the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the school estates and vehicles.

Key duties include, but not limited to:

• General maintenance tasks and duties.
• Reactive and planned remedial works.
• Seasonal work such as path gritting, leaf clearing and as instructed by the Operations Manager.
• All legal documentation kept electronically and up to date.

Alternating shift patterns as per below:

• Shift 1: 06:00 – 14:30 (Term Time only)
• Shift 2: 12:30 – 21:00 (Term Time only)
• 08:00 – 17:30 (School holiday periods)

The role requires the role holder to be ‘On-Call’ on a rotational basis.

From teaching and pastoral care to school life, everything we do at St Mary’s is for the benefit of our girls. As a single-sex independent school, we enable girls to build self-confidence and gain the knowledge and skills they need to overcome gender stereotypes. Whilst we give them the academic results to get wherever they want to go, we ensure they leave with far, far more – self-belief, passion and a desire to make a difference.

With amazing academic results, a rich pastoral programme and a nurturing and empowering environment, this is a unique place to study – and to work. Whatever your role, you will help to take a remarkable community to the next level and will benefit from significant investment in your personal and professional development. After all, releasing potential is why we’re here.

If you want to be here too, you can enjoy an outstanding career and comprehensive benefits including a contributory pension scheme, 33% discount (pro rata for part-time staff) on school fees, BUPA cash plan, an occupational sickness scheme, free lunches and refreshments, a season ticket discount and much more.

For further information about the role and how to apply, please visit https://www.stmaryscambridge.co.uk/about/job-vacancies.htm

If you have any questions, please contact the HR Team by email: hr@stmaryscambridge.co.uk or call: 01223 353253.

Closing date: 30 August 2024.

We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

The school is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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