Site Services Officer - Coventry Alternative Provision Academy

Coventry Alternative Provision Academy, part of the Solihull Alternative Provision Multi Academy Trust (SAPMAT) is a Nurturing, Restorative, Sustainable, SEND-Friendly Primary Alternative Provision. We focus on creating a nurturing and restorative environment for students with diverse needs striving to make a positive impact on a child's whole development.

What is the job role?

Under the day to day supervision and direction of the leadership team, carry out duties at Coventry Alternative Provision Academy (CAPA) including janitorial, maintenance and monitoring duties and to ensure that the CAPA Centre sites are safe, well maintained, attractive and a suitable environment for the activities taking place. To drive the school minibus to collect and drop off students.

This full-time, year-round role requires flexibility to work in 37 hours depending on the school’s operational needs. This will be further discussed during interview. You will need to work flexibly at all times and may occasionally need to adjust working patterns, including mornings or split shifts, to cover holidays and absences. Annual leave may need to be taken during school holidays. The candidate should be physically fit, possess good communication skills, and be able to adapt to various situations.

We are looking for a person with:

• Previous experience in site maintenance, ideally on a school site is preferred, a repairs and maintenance background is required, ideally.
• A team player who is compassionate to work in a school environment.
• A full and clean driving licence is essential and willing to undertake Minibus Driving course as you will be required to drive the school minibus to pick up students.

Please refer to the Recruitment Pack, Job Description & Person Specification for full details of this opening.

Please see full details of our Child Protection Policy / Safeguarding Policy / SAPMAT Charter.

To apply for this post please click on the below link:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/150652/EDV-2026-CAPA-01901

Closing date: 9am on 10/07/2026

Interview date: 15/07/2026

Need help completing your application form? The Job Shop can support you. You can email them at jobshopemploymentsupport@coventry.gov.uk or visit the Job Shop in person, please see their webpage for more information.

Our workforce data shows that men and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented, we encourage applicants from these backgrounds to apply.  This does not prevent individuals with or without other protected characteristics as set out within the Equality Act 2010 from applying for this post.  

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS, all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment clearances, and the receipt of two satisfactory references.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.