General Site Assistant
Parkstone Grammar School, Poole, Dorset, BH17 7EP17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade C+1, Points 3 - 5
What skills and experience we're looking for
During term time the school is open from 6:00am to 9:45pm and on Saturday mornings, withsome adhoc lettings on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. The General Site Assistants workon shifts during this time, which usually involves two unlocks at 6:00am and one or two locksat 9:45pm. Some flexibility is required to meet the operational needs of the school. Wherethere are no evening lettings (for example, during examination periods), earlier workinghours may be agreed. Weekend working will normally be paid as overtime and is expectedto be approximately one day per month.
The work pattern in school holidays would typically be 8.00am to 4.00pm with one hour forlunch, with some requirement for evening and weekend shifts to assist with lettings.The postholder will be required to work during some school holiday periods. As a result, aproportion of annual leave will need to be taken during term time. The General SiteAssistant will also be expected to attend key school events, such as open evenings andsports day.
MAIN JOB PURPOSE
The General Site Assistant works under the direction of the Premises Manager to ensure theschool site is safe, secure, and well maintained for all users.
Duties include setting up rooms for activities, moving furniture and equipment, carrying outroutine compliance checks, and undertaking general maintenance and minor repairs.
Thepostholder is a keyholder and is responsible, as part of the site team, for the locking of the school and maintaining site security.
What the school offers its staff
Parkstone is pleased to be able to offer all staff members:
Core Benefits
A contributory pension scheme relevant to your role (including access toTeacher and Local Government Schemes).
Occupational sick pay.
Tailored Continuous Professional Development (CPD) through the SouthCentral Teaching Hub.
Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - confidentialsupport network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7covering a wide range of issues, such as: Legal Information, Bereavement
Support and Online CBT among much more.
All staff are entitled to a ‘Golden Day’ once a year – a paid day off or parttime equivalent.
Specsavers voucher for eye test and amount towards glasses if needed forDSE use.
Four additional non-teaching days throughout the year, allowing fordepartment planning time.
Two disaggregated INSET days, allowing for an earlier finish at the end of theSummer term.
Free Yoga and Pilates sessions throughout the term.
Termly Staff Wellbeing and Workload groups to raise and solve issues.
Flexible Benefits
Cycle to work scheme
Eligibility to join The Blue Light Card discount scheme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Parkstone Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Parkstone Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1248 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Parkstone Grammar School website
- Email address
- recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01202 605605
Parkstone Grammar School is an excellent place to work. Staff and students are happy, well cared for and well supported. We place a high priority on staff wellbeing and ensure that there are opportunities to support our staff. From free tea and coffee in the staffroom every day to activities such as Yoga and Pilates which are provided for free of charge. We also have an employee assistance scheme where confidential advice and support is available for staff as and when they need it. The staff wellbeing and workload committee meets regularly with the Headteacher to discuss all aspects of work in school to ensure that we have the best balance possible for staff to thrive.
Arranging a visit to Parkstone Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk.
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