Site Assistant

Required September 2026

Grade 3, SCP 4 - 5

Monday - Friday 10 Hours per week

Quarry Bank Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Site Assistant who takes pride in their working environment. This is a part time, 39 week term time, permanent position.

The School Site Assistant is responsible, through the Headteacher and Governing Body, for a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the school.

• Carry out end-of-day security procedures, ensuring all buildings, classrooms, offices, gates, doors, and windows are securely locked.
• Conduct routine inspections of the school site to identify and report any security, health and safety, or maintenance concerns.
• Respond appropriately to security issues, alarms, or emergencies in accordance with school procedures.
• Undertake general cleaning duties within school buildings, including communal areas, classrooms, offices, and welfare facilities as required.
• Carry out external cleaning and housekeeping tasks, including litter picking, sweeping pathways, and maintaining the cleanliness of outdoor areas.
• Assist in maintaining the overall appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the school premises.
• Report defects, damage, vandalism, or maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate person.
• Support the site management team with general site duties and minor maintenance tasks where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and contribute to a safe environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Assist with the movement, setting up, and storage of equipment, furniture, and supplies as required.

Closing date for applications: Friday 10th July 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 13th July

Proposed date for interviews: W/C 13th July 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Effective from September 2022, KCSIE states as part of the shortlisting process schools and colleges should consider carrying out on-line searches, as part of the due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This is to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an on-line check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior to or at interview.

N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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