Site Assistant
City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy, Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 6PP4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £21,445.00 Annually (Actual)
Site Assistant job summary
Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more
Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.
We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Site Assistant who will play a vital role in maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of our school premises with a focus on grounds maintenance.
You will work closely with the Premises Manager and other staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the school site on a day-to-day basis, to ensure our site is clean, fit for purpose, secure and compliant with legislation and industry best practice. The focus of the role is on maintaining our beautiful and extensive outside spaces, including state of the art tennis courts, football and rugby pitches and the cricket field.
The role is offered based on working 32 hours per week, all year round. Working hours will be flexible depending on workload. There may be later finishes during school holiday periods and to accommodate school events during term time and on some weekends.
In this role you will:
- Provide caretaking services to facilitate the effective teaching and learning of students and the full use of the Academy by those staff and students who occupy it.
- Provide caretaking services to prevent any health risk from occurring in the Academy.
- Help maintain the fabric of the Academy’s buildings and site.
- Carry out general repairs and maintenance.
- Have key holder responsibilities including opening or closing the site and alarm call out response.
- Make sure the classrooms and teaching areas are prepared for the students and teachers.
About the Academy
The City of Norwich School - An Ormiston Academy (CNS) is a vibrant, forward-thinking Academy, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED, with high expectations for all its staff and students. We offer a broad and well-designed curriculum; teachers have strong subject knowledge and students with additional needs receive strong support. We are also the EDP Secondary School of the Year.
At the very heart of our ethos is being a truly comprehensive school that supports the care and development of the whole individual, in a happy and diverse community that instils pride in all its members. We aim to enable every student to maximise their potential and prepare them for their future through the provision of high-quality education. We do this through investing in our staff, and we place great emphasis on staff wellbeing and career development, with high-quality training and excellent progression opportunities. Have a look at our staff case studies here: https://cns-school.org/case-studies
CNS is committed to helping staff thrive, offering a supportive and inclusive culture, comprehensive induction and development opportunities, funded qualifications, excellent CPD, and a range of benefits including a pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site parking and admission priority for staff children.
Why Work for Ormiston?
Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.
We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning
Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…
- The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
- Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
- Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
- A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits
We value the contribution of every colleague and offer a range of benefits designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance. Benefits include automatic pay progression, a generous pension scheme, wellbeing support, exclusive discounts, Blue Light Card access and our cycle-to-work scheme.
Please visit our website www.cns-school.org for more information about the school, for additional information about this role please email hr@cns-school.org
To apply, please complete an application form by the closing date above. It is important that you provide evidence in the supporting information section of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification.
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
For all posts, City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the expectation is that all staff will share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with barred list check (child) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
This post comes under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About City of Norwich School, An Ormiston Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1685 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
The City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy (CNS) is a vibrant, forward thinking Academy, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED, with high expectations for all its staff and students. We offer a broad and well-designed curriculum, teachers have strong subject knowledge and students with additional needs receive strong support. The KS5 curriculum ensures students learn what they need to be successful in their next stage and develop deep knowledge about their subjects beyond the remit of the formal examinations.
In the recent OFSTED report staff praised the collaborative culture of the school and students are proud to be a part of the CNS community.
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