Site Assistant

Priory Primary School, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4AQ

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  16 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £13,403.00 - £21,445.00 Annually (Actual) SCP 3

Site Assistant job summary

Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of five very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Local Governing Committees, the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

We believe that we are stronger together - all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact on the environment that supports our students' success. If you're interested in learning more, we'd be delighted to connect with you!

HVT Reference : HVT0756

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Site Assistant to oversee the safety, security, and maintenance of Priory Primary School.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the school grounds are well-maintained, handling basic building repairs, managing cleaning duties, and liaising with contractors and suppliers.

You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the Office Manager, taking responsibility for site operations while managing your own workload. The role may require flexibility for opening and closing the site, and managing lettings during peak times or in the absence of the Site Manager.

If you are self-motivated and able to work independently while prioritising the needs of the school, we would love to hear from you!

You will have a flexible approach to working hours as these may be altered at short notice to accommodate the business needs of the school.

There are two options available. 20 Hours for a site assistant only or the option to add additional hours to carry out cleaning as part of your role. This would take the hours up to 32. Please confirm your preference on your application form.

You will be appointed on Grade 2 SCP 3.

Your actual salary will be £13,403..per annum for 20 hours. (AYR Contract)

If additional hours are applied for cleaning duties, your actual salary will be. £21,445. (AYR Contract)

Further information is available by contacting via email

To apply, please complete an application form and monitoring form and return to:

Please clearly quote the vacancy you are applying for on the application form.

Closing Date: 16th May 2026

Shortlisting Date: TBC

Interview Date: TBC

All applicants short listed will be required to take part in a formal interview.

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

Hales Valley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Offers of employment subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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 Priory Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 566 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Priory Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/priory-primary-school-dudley

Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of five very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Local Governing Committees, the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

We believe that we are stronger together – all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

This role provides you with an opportunity to join our family to improve outcomes for children. If you are interested in finding out more please do get in touch – we would be very happy to meet with you! 

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