Recreational Attendant
Ref: SCH-VAT-0285 15 day(s) remainingAdditional Information
Contract Type: Casual Contract Term: AYR - All year round Hours per Week: 0.00 Weeks per Year: 52.143 Pay Grade: NJC Banded | SCP 2 - SCP 3The Role
Flixton Girls School is part of Vantage CE Academies Trust which was set up in 2012 and is one of 10 schools across Manchester, Trafford, Salford, Bolton and Knowsley. It is a place of learning where all are inspired to achieve together.
Are you looking for a flexible role in a friendly and supportive environment? Flixton Girls School is seeking a reliable, approachable, and proactive Casual Recreational Attendant to help oversee facility use during out-of-hours lettings.
What You’ll Do:
- Open and close the school site for external lettings (evenings/weekends)
- Ensure facilities are safe, clean, and ready for use
- Act as a point of contact for hirers
- Report any issues and assist with basic troubleshooting
Hours: Casual, as and when required – mostly evenings and weekends. Flexible 5 - 10 hours per week.
What We’re Looking For Someone who:
- Is friendly, punctual, and reliable
- Must be physically able to conduct manual handling duties
- Is able to work independently and with initiative
- Has basic knowledge of building safety is an advantage (training provided)
Whether you are a student, retiree, or just looking to pick up extra ad-hoc hours, we’d love to hear from you!
Paid at an hourly rate of £12.60 for the hours worked. Holiday pay is provided at a rate of 12.07% of hours worked, paid in addition to the hourly rate, to reflect entitlement to statutory annual leave.
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment to this post will be subject to safer recruitment procedures including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
References will be requested prior to interview.
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| Good qualifications in both English and Maths |
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| Basic Health & Safety Certificate |
Desirable
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Skills
| Experience | |
|---|---|
| Current first aid certificate |
Desirable
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| Ability to use their own initiative and have a positive attitude towards the school ethos as well as be adaptable in situations |
Essential
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| Personal Qualities | |
| A proven track record of good attendance |
Essential
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| Experience/Knowledge | |
| Experience in working in a similar role and environment |
Desirable
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Committed |
Essential
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| Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students |
Essential
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| People focussed; ability to build good relationships, a sense of humour. |
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| Relevant Skills | |
| Ability to work under supervision, as a member of a team and individually |
Essential
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| Abilities, Skills and Knowledge | |
| A commitment to participating in training and development as required |
Essential
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Safeguarding Information
Vantage Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Vantage Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Flixton Girls School
Flixton Road
Flixton
Urmston
Manchester
M41 5DR
Human Resources
HR@vantageacademies.co.uk