Site Assistant

Site Assistant Longdean School Grade : H3 + Outer Fringe Hours: 37 hours per week - (52 weeks per year) - 6.30am - 14.30pm Start Date : ASAP Actual salary: £26312 Longdean School are looking for an enthusiastic Site Assistant to join our Premises team. The successful candidate will keep the school premises maintained to a high standard, oversee the security and safety of the site, whilst ensuring a safe learning environment for our children. It is essential you have good practical skills, a proactive attitude, an interest in maintaining our school buildings and grounds, and are willing to be trained to drive our school minibuses. You will work as part of the Estates Team of Scholars’ Education Trust and will receive the support of experienced professionals along with relevant training. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable however most important is a positive and hardworking attitude and willingness to learn. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time please see our website for further details: Trust website www.scholarseducationtrust.co.uk, or contact HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date : 7 May 2026 Interview date : TBC We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. Declaration of criminal offences The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so. Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.