We are looking to recruit a professional and diligent Security and Events Steward to our Princess Alexandra Auditorium (PAA) team to help ensure the very best customer experience to all the users. We require an additional team member to provide professional security services and assistance in facilitating the efficient stewarding of events at the Princess Alexandra Auditorium within the grounds of Yarm School.
The hourly rate for this role will be £12.43 per hour. The contracted number of hours is 10 per week on a 3 month rolling average, however, we anticipate there will be scope for additional hours to be worked during the busy periods which will be paid at the hourly rate. The Auditorium Manager will give as much notice as possible for when the contracted shifts will be put on the rota, however it is likely that the majority of the hours will be Thursdays - Sundays evenings. The role is for an immediate start and will subject the full vetting and an enhanced DBS certificate.

CONTRACTUAL MATTERS:

• The successful candidate will be expected to take up the as soon as satisfactory vetting is complete.
• £12.43per hour
• Salary to be paid over the course of the year in monthly instalments.
• The contracted number of hours is 10 per week on a 3 month rolling average.
• Opportunity for some overtime during busy periods
• The likely normal work pattern is Thursday- Sunday evenings, with some hours that fall outside of these times.
• Please note that the School operates a no-smoking (including vaping) policy on its entire site.
  The full job description can be reviewed on our website vacancy page. Please apply as soon as possible should you be interested, the deadline for applications is 26th June 2025. Suitably qualified applicants who are shortlisted will be invited to interview. We reserve the right to interview and withdraw the job advert in line with fulfilling our requirements prior to the deadline.
  All applicants must use the application form provided on our website vacancy page. We cannot accept applications in any other format. You may also submit a covering letter to the HR Department explaining your suitability to the post. All applications must be sent via email to HR@Yarmschool.org.
  Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
  Pay: £12.43 per hour
  Expected hours: 10 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In perso

(i) The Security & Events Steward will carry out such general security & stewarding duties as may be reasonably requested by the PAA Manager.
(ii) The Security & Events Steward will share responsibilities for:
(a) Ensure the security of the PAA and surrounding School site;
(b) Safe and professional crowd control inside the PAA to allow a for a excellent experience for all customers;
(c) Diffuse, deal with and maintain order calmly in difficult situations within the PAA.
(d) Carrying a walkie-talkie or mobile phone in accordance with instructions issued by the PAA Manager to ensure that the they are contactable at all times during their shift;
(e) Ensuring that all customers of the event have left the premises in a timely manner in line with the finishing times of events and the closing times of the school site;
(f) Liasing with the Estates Security team to ensure that all gates are locked as per ‘lock up’ times schedule and in line with the Estates Security team responsibilities;
(g) Conduct bag searches on entry as and when required;
(h) Assistance with general stewarding duties for PAA Events and school functions, such as advising customers of their allocated seats, advising of exits and locations of customer facilities;
(l) in bad weather, assistance with the clearing of snow and gritting as required to allow safe access to the PAA and surrounding area;
(iii) The Security & Event Steward will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to the aims and ethos of the School and adhere to the Policies of the School in the performance of their duties. All members of the School Support Staff are expected to cooperate in a team effort to provide a professional, responsive, efficient and courteous service to colleagues, teachers, pupils, parents and other visitors to the School.