Part Time Site Assistant

Devonport High School for Girls, Plymouth, Devon, PL2 3DL

8 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
31 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 March 2026

Job details

Job role: Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Part time: 20 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Monday - Friday 3.00pm - 7.00pm.
Contract type: Permanent
Actual salary: £11,891 - £12,273

What skills and experience we're looking for

Duties

Roles and Responsibilities to include:

1. The maintenance of the internal and external area of the school

Ground Tasks: Weeding hard paved areas, treatment of pathways, trimming back shrubs and small trees, steps etc with salt, sand & grit, clearance of leaves and litter, plant and animal debris, maintenance of hard paved areas. Clear drains and guttering

Carpentry: Minor repairs, e.g. replacement of door handles, broken tables and chairs etc.

Decorating: General painting and decoration

General: General maintenance to include replacement of light bulbs, tubes, batteries, locks, furniture and undertake minor repairs. Assist Estates Manager with other maintenance as required.

2. Respond to emergency requests such as spillages, spot cleaning and portable heating breakdowns

3. Check and ensure that the corridors are kept clear of litter and obstructions

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4. Support the kitchen team during lunch service when required e.g. pot washing, on the queue, table cleaning, serving on the tills.

5. Check the site for graffiti and remove when found

6. The porterage of furniture, equipment and supplies e.g. setting up and clearing rooms/halls for examinations and other school events.

7. Work within the requirements of the School’s Health and Safety policy, performance standards, safe systems of work and procedures.

8. The safe storage of any potentially harmful substances and equipment

9. To ensure that periodic checks of site equipment and fire prevention and detection are undertaken

10. To maintain an inventory of all equipment, furniture and fittings within the school

11. Carry out administrative processes relevant to the job

12. Arrange, meet and monitor the performance of contractors on site and subsequently alerting the Estates Manager/Business Manager of concerns as appropriate.

13. To undertake and record PAT testing as directed.

14. To undertake key holder responsibilities and to be part of the team responding to emergency call-outs as required including unsocial hours or at weekends to deal with security issues.

15. To participate in the school’s support staff appraisal scheme, attend meetings and training sessions when required e.g. first aid, manual handling

16. To provide First Aid cover out of school hours.

17. To be aware of and comply with all policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

18. To appreciate and support the role of other professionals.

The job description outlines the duties required for the time being of this post to indicate the level of commitment and responsibilities expected. It is not a comprehensive or exclusive list and duties may be varied from time to time which does not change the general character of the job or the level of responsibility.

Please note:

Electrical and gas maintenance and repair must only be undertaken by registered and qualified persons.
Structural tasks should only be undertaken following professional advice
Maintenance tasks must be undertaken in accordance with Health and Safety requirements and the job holder’s capability and experience

What the school offers its staff

We are a highly successful and oversubscribed 11-18 selective grammar school with approximately 850 students on roll. The post-holder will be required to undertake general maintenance of the premises and equipment, and provide flexible support for the needs of the school. Applicants will need experience in the maintenance of buildings and an understanding of Health & Safety in the workplace.

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

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.