Site Assistant
Gosden House School, Guildford, Surrey, GU5 0AH28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 36 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Surrey Pay PS4 £25,804 - £27,630
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are: Gosden House School, a specialist school based in glorious grounds in Bramley, Surrey for children aged 4 to 16 with learning and additional needs. The school is a former manor house set in 20 acres with extensive playing fields, an orchard, walled garden, meadow, horticulture and animal care provision on site.
What we need: We are seekingto appoint a practical site and grounds assistant with good DIY skills, to join the team looking after our large site. This is a physical job and applicants must be physically able to undertake the full range of tasks. Experience of using garden machinery and/or a trade is desirable. Employment is subject to pre-employment and safeguarding checks.
What the school offers its staff
SALARY & BENEFITS
Salary: Surrey Pay PS4 £25,804 - £27,630
Hours: 36 hours per week, year-round, 26 days holiday plus bank holidays. Part time hours or job share will be considered for the right candidate. Please state on application.
Start date: April/May 2026
Other benefits:
- LGPS pension scheme
- Vivup employee benefits (available to all Surrey CC employees) https://vivupbenefits.co.uk/
- Blue light card (all permanent school staff are eligible, payslip and school email required) https://www.bluelightcard.co.uk/
- Discounts for teachers (all school staff are eligible) https://www.discountsforteachers.co.uk/
- Employee Assistance Programme
A comprehensive Gosden House Wellbeing Programme
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Gosden House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Gosden House School
- School type
- Special school, ages 4 to 16
- School size
- 125 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Gosden House School website
- Email address
- iwort@gosden-house.surrey.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01483 892008
Gosden House is an outstanding school for young people with learning and additional needs, from 4-16 years of age. Set in extensive grounds, the environment offers students the opportunity to explore and challenge the potential of learners in every aspect.
The curriculum has a strong focus on core learning skills and communication. We aim to develop resilience, creativity and social skills in order to support young people to succeed in the workplace and live rewarding, independent lives.
Learning is tailored to suit the needs of the individual and we work in partnership with families and other agencies to support learning and development for the ‘whole child. We have high expectations, and learners take pride in their achievements.
We firmly believe that children facing the toughest challenges every day deserve the best chance to improve their life outcomes. Our children are lively and enthusiastic about every opportunity they are offered and this excitement empowers them to try new things and to engage with learning. We were delighted to have received Ofsted Outstanding December 2019.
Our Values
At Gosden, we treat each other with kindness and respect, celebrating the differences that make us all special and unique. Everyone has a voice that is heard and we help each other to reach our dreams and goals. We are proud to be in the place that is right for us. We are not just a school, but a Gosden family.
Rebecca Smale, Head Teacher
Arranging a visit to Gosden House School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email iwort@gosden-house.surrey.sch.uk.
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