Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Site Officer
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week (worked in a three-week shift rotation), 39 weeks per year (term-time, plus 5 staff training days)
Salary (FTE): ALT Grade D - 25,386 to 25,989
Actual Salary: ALT Grade D - 21,738.42 to 22,254.78
Closing Date: Friday 11th July 2025, Midday
Start Date: September 2025
About us:
As a successful and dynamic through school, Cromwell Community College is an exciting place to learn and a great place to work. If you choose to come and join us, you will become part of a well-established, talented and committed team of staff. Our staff are enthusiastic and strive to deliver innovative learning experiences to our young people. They also enrich, guide and support our students to ensure they are fully prepared and equipped to enter the competitive world of work or further studies. We pride ourselves on providing our students with the knowledge, skills and resilience to achieve the highest possible standards academically, socially and personally.
About the role:
You will contribute to the maintenance, cleanliness and security of academy buildings and undertake porterage and general caretaking duties as required and directed by the Facilities Manager.
It is a requirement of the role that the successful applicant completes MiDAS training (arranged via Cromwell) to operate as one of the academy minibus drivers. This may involve alterations to shift patterns to be available for school trips and pre- and post-school pick-ups and drop-offs, to be agreed on a case-by-case basis.
Working Pattern:
37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term-time, plus 5 staff training days)
Hours are worked in a three week shift rotational pattern:
Week 1 - Monday to Thursday 06:30 - 15:00, Friday 06:30 - 14:30
Week 2 - Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:30, Friday 08:30 - 16:30
Week 3 - Monday to Thursday 10:30 - 19:00, Friday 11:00 - 19:00
All shift patterns include one hour lunch
The Ideal Candidate:
Knowledge of DIY and general maintenance skills, as well as confidence using computers and a variety of computer-based systems would be beneficial, however, we welcome applications for this post with or without general maintenance and DIY experience as full on-the-job training will be provided. The successful applicant will demonstrate excellent teamwork, organisation and attention to detail. They will need to have a friendly, flexible "hands on" approach and the ability to relate confidently and appropriately with all users of the academy; staff, pupils, parents and visitors.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of students and to work in a forward-thinking academy with a commitment to inclusion and development. You will be part of a supportive and collaborative team, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to Local Government Pensions Scheme

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Caroline Buckle, HR Manager - cbuckle@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk
The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.
The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months' probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.
We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

Active Learning Trust