Site Assistant

The FitzWimarc School, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 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: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,583.00 Annually (Actual) Scale 2 Points 4-5 £25,185 - £25,583 actual salary

Site Assistant job summary

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate flexibility, initiative and a strong commitment to ensuring that the school site, buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard. Du􀆟es will include carrying out routine maintenance, health and safety checks, se􀆫ng up rooms and equipment, and supporting the day-to-day operational needs of the school.

The successful candidate will have good practical skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Strong organisational and communication skills are essential, along with a commitment to providing excellent service to the school community.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Access to our onsite gym
• Access to the ‘Cycle to Work’ Scheme
• Eye test vouchers Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Local Government Pension Scheme

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 The FitzWimarc School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1770 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: The FitzWimarc School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-fitzwimarc-school-rayleigh

The FitzWimarc School is a mixed 11 – 18 comprehensive of 1600 pupils. It is extremely proud of its excellent reputation, not only within the town of Rayleigh but across the county of Essex. Our traditional values, where a caring, supportive environment is reinforced by high standards of behaviour, allow each and every child to develop a lifelong love of learning.
We foster a creative environment where all our staff are supported in developing reflective and innovative classroom practice. We believe in a balanced curriculum that introduces and develops a wide range of skill areas. A modern education at FitzWimarc prepares young people to be thoughtful and responsible members of society in an ever changing world, ensuring that they are equipped for lasting success.

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