Site Agent

Hadrian Academy, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4SR

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  31 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 June 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: £26,403.00 - £27,694.00 Annually (Actual)

Site Agent job summary

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive, reliable and skilled Site Agent to join our dedicated team and play a vital role in ensuring our school remains a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys a hands-on approach to facilities management. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation, security, maintenance and presentation of our school site, helping to ensure that our pupils can learn and thrive in an environment that is safe, clean and well maintained.

Working closely with the Principal, School Business Manager and wider staff team, you will contribute to the smooth running of the school through effective site management, compliance monitoring and maintenance activities.

The Role

As Site Agent, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the security of the school premises, including keyholder responsibilities and alarm management.
• Carrying out regular site inspections and compliance checks.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the school and grounds.
• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance work, including basic plumbing, joinery, decorating and electrical tasks.
• Monitoring heating, lighting and energy usage to promote efficiency and sustainability.
• Supporting fire safety procedures and health and safety compliance.
• Liaising with contractors, suppliers and external agencies.
• Supporting school events, lettings and community use of the premises.
• Maintaining accurate records relating to health and safety, compliance and maintenance activities.
• Assisting with grounds maintenance and ensuring the site remains safe and presentable throughout the year.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has experience of site management, caretaking, facilities or maintenance work.
• Possesses practical handyperson skills and can undertake a range of minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements, including COSHH regulations.
• Is organised, reliable and able to work independently using their own initiative.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to maintaining high standards of safety, cleanliness and presentation.
• Can respond calmly and effectively to emergencies and unexpected situations.
• Is willing to undertake training and professional development relevant to the role.
• Has basic IT skills and can maintain records accurately.

Experience of working within a school environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Join Us?

At our school, we recognise that every member of staff plays an important role in supporting pupils to achieve their best.

We offer:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the daily experience of pupils, staff and visitors.

Job Details

Position: Site Agent
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Split shift 6:40 am - 10:00 am and 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm - Hours negotiable for the right candidate
Weeks: 52 Weeks Per Year
Salary: SCP point 7 - 10 (£26,403 - £27,694)
Start Date: September 2026

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other safer recruitment checks.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our school community and better reflects the families we serve.

Further Information

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity or arrange an informal visit, please contact the school office.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Hadrian Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 394 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Hadrian Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hadrian-academy

We specialise in the Arts and Sport whilst maintaining high standards in English, Maths and Science. OFSTED 2018 commented that “Pupils’ enthusiasm for learning is tangible” and “Pupils and their parents and carers are very positive about the school”.

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