Site Technician - St Nicholas First School

Site Technician

St Nicholas First School

St Nicholas CE (VC) First School is seeking to appoint a highly effective Site Technician to join our passionate, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed, experienced individual with practical handyperson skills. We are looking for someone eager to develop their expertise in school compliance and health and safety. You will join an Academy site team of three, working collaboratively to share knowledge and skills across the Trust. Training will be fully provided to the successful applicant to ensure you have the right tools for the job.

The Role at a Glance

Position                                   Site Technician

Location                                  St Nicholas First School

Salary                                       £25,583 FTE

Hourly rate:                             £13.26

Hours                                       20

Contract                                  Perm Part Time

Start Date                               01/09/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the school building and coordinate contractors for major repairs.
• Complete and document all health, safety, and compliance checks (e.g., water and temperature checks).
• Proactively address minor repairs quickly and efficiently to keep the school safe and tidy.
• Manage evening lock-up duties and liaise courteously with members of the public and lettings.
• Cover colleague absences and holidays within the Academy site team as required.
• Undertake overtime and longer days for larger projects as needed.
• Take on small repairs and maintenance projects as required
• Be available to open and lock in pre-agreed times for PTFA events, evenings or weekends - this will be paid as overtime
• Support the handling of school deliveries, ensuring all items are received promptly and distributed efficiently to the correct recipient.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• The motivation to achieve the very best for our school environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong desire or existing experience to develop skills in health and safety compliance.
• Experience working effectively with adults and external contractors.
• The ability to work to a high standard, meet deadlines, and work well as a team player.
• Alignment with the full criteria listed in the job description.

What We Can Offer You

• A welcoming, warm, and family-orientated school atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• A dedicated, professional, and motivated staff team focused on building positive community relationships.
• A supportive ethos driving aspiration, ambition, and high achievement for all.
• A dynamic, creative environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Comprehensive training and continuous professional development opportunities.
• The encouragement to introduce new ideas and make a real difference to our school.

Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday – Friday (Split Shift: 3 hours in the morning,(7am – 10am) 1 hour in the evenings)

Note: Hours are negotiable for the right candidate. We recommend calling to discuss alternative patterns

How to Apply

We'd love to hear from you

Application Process:

• Complete our application form and recruitment monitoring form.
• Email your completed forms to: hr@cmat.academy or post a paper copy to the School office.
• For informal discussions or to arrange a school visit, please call: 01902 539229

Visit the school website St Nicholas First School Vacancies

We strongly encourage school visits – come and see our School in action and meet the team!

Key Dates:

• Closing date: 30th June 2026
• Interviews: TBC
• Start date: 01/09/2026

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

Birches First School and Codsall Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.

This post is subject to:

• Enhanced DBS disclosure
• Satisfactory references
• Online social media checks
• Other pre-employment safeguarding checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Contact Us:

St Nicholas First School

Part of Codsall Multi Academy Trust

Email: hr@cmat.academy

Phone: 01902 842998

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Codsall Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.