Estates Assistant

King's Academy Brune Park, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BU

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Tbc

• Closing date

  24 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,895.00 - £28,239.00 Annually (Actual) Plus a shift allowance of 14%

Estates Assistant job summary

Join Our Team

Are you practical, proactive and take pride in maintaining safe, welcoming environments? We're looking for a committed Estates Assistant to join our Estates Team and play a vital role in ensuring our school remains a safe, clean and inspiring place for students, staff and visitors.

This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You'll be part of a supportive team responsible for maintaining the school buildings and grounds, supporting school events, overseeing site security and helping to create an outstanding environment for learning.

What You'll Be Doing

As an Estates Assistant, you'll:

• Carry out general maintenance and repairs, including basic plumbing, carpentry, decorating, glazing and grounds maintenance.
• Help keep the school site clean, safe and well-presented both inside and outside.
• Undertake routine compliance checks, including fire safety, Legionella and building inspections.
• Open and secure the school site, acting as a key holder and responding to emergency call-outs when required.
• Set up rooms for exams, events and community lettings.
• Work alongside contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Assist with deliveries, furniture moves and other operational tasks across the school.
• Support the Estates Team during adverse weather and emergency situations.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who:

• Has strong practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Is reliable, flexible and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can prioritise workloads and adapt to changing demands.
• Is physically fit and comfortable undertaking manual handling tasks.
• Has basic IT skills and can complete online records and inspections.
• Takes pride in delivering high standards of customer service.
• Understands the importance of health and safety and safeguarding within a school environment.

Working Pattern

This is a full-time, year-round position (37 hours per week).

The role operates on a shift pattern covering approximately 6:00am to 9:00pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening and weekend working to support school events and provide absence cover.

Why Join Us?

You'll become part of a friendly and dedicated team committed to providing an excellent learning environment. We offer:

• A varied and rewarding role where your work makes a real difference every day.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A supportive working environment.
• Competitive salary with shift allowance.
• The opportunity to contribute to the wider life of a thriving school community.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

King’s Group Academies is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all of our staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Our recruitment has safeguarding at the heart of the process. We reserve the right to carry out an online search as part of our due diligence obligations on shortlisted candidates and candidates will be provided the opportunity to address any issues of concerns that may come up during the search at interview.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About King's Academy Brune Park

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1167 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: King's Academy Brune Park website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-academy-brune-park

Our Journey of Improvement
King’s Academy Brune Park is on a determined journey of rapid improvement, resolutely focused on achieving excellence in all aspects of school life. This unwavering commitment means we are dedicated to:

. Teaching Quality: We ensure high-quality instruction in every classroom, delivered by passionate, skilled, and continuously developing educators who are committed to bringing out the best in every child.

. Student Outcomes: Our goal is to help every child achieve their full academic potential, equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary for a successful future, whether that’s in further education, apprenticeships, or the world of work.

. Behaviour: We foster a positive, respectful, and safe learning environment where high expectations for conduct are clear, allowing all students to focus on their learning and personal growth without disruption.

. Pastoral Care: We provide comprehensive and individualised support for your child’s well-being. Our dedicated pastoral team ensures that every student feels valued, cared for, and has the necessary guidance to navigate their school journey successfully.

Our dedication to robust professional development for all our staff means we are fostering a culture of consistent, high-quality teaching and practice across the school. We believe that by continuously investing in our staff, we are directly investing in your child’s future and ensuring they receive the best possible education.

We are incredibly excited about the significant progress we are making and the bright future ahead for King’s Academy Brune Park. We invite you to explore our website further to learn more about our vibrant and inclusive school community and all that we have to offer.

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