Site Assistant

Bradon Forest School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AT

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 April 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: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

Site Assistant job summary

OVERALL PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Site Manager to carry out a full range of site duties to ensure that the school is safe and well maintained.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Responsible for unlocking site during term time.

Identify and report building, furnishing or fittings deficiencies to the site manager and undertake any remedial action that may be authorised, where an external contractor is not engaged.

To undertake a reasonable range of handyperson duties as required by the Site Manager to contribute to the day-to-day maintenance of the school premises, and its furnishings e.g. remedial painting and decorating, repairs to fittings and small-scale improvements, fitting shelves or notice boards.

Escort contractors and other relevant person to sites of repair and maintenance and, where appropriate, monitoring the safety of their working practices and/or quality of work having regard to the school environment.

Take delivery of stores, goods and equipment and arrange storage or distribution as required including the maintenance and completion of relevant documentation with appropriate authorising signature.

Responsible for the general tidiness and safety of outside areas, cleaning defined areas of the school premises, and emergency cleaning needs arising during the working day.

The Site Assistant plays an important part in the smooth and efficient running of the school. The post holder will be expected to work in a flexible way to meet the needs of the school, combining planned and regular tasks with day-to-day needs and emergency responses.

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 Athelstan Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. If successful in being called for interview, all candidates are expected to apply for an enhanced DBS before appointment is confirmed. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview. Please also be aware that you will be subject to an online check and that you may be questioned about the findings of such a check at your
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 Bradon Forest School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 931 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bradon Forest School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bradon-forest-school-swindon

Bradon Forest School is part of The Athelstan Trust, a Multi Academy Trust, which consists of three secondary schools: Malmesbury School, Bradon Forest School in Purton and The Dean Academy in Lydney.

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