14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    11 July 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    26 June 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

26,196

What skills and experience we're looking for

WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS

A leading UK State School for boys aged 11-18

Required for September 2025

SITE ASSISTANT

37 hours per week, full year

Monday – Friday (working hours to be agreed)

Salary Scale H4, actual salary £26,196 per annum

We wish to appoint a well-motivated individual to carry out general maintenance and repair work around the school site. You would be part of a large site team to facilitate our extensive lettings’ provision and maintain a clean and safe environment for all the school users. The school is located near to the centre of Watford near Cassiobury Park. It comprises a Grade II listed building, the Clarendon Muse, STEM centre and extensive sports facilities. This is a full time role but part time may be considered for suitably qualified applicants.

The admissions policy prioritises children of staff in accordance with the admission arrangements.

Further information is available on our website https://www.watfordboys.org/48/job-vacancies. Application forms to Ian Cooksey, Headmaster, head@watfordboys.org. The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check. The closing date for applications is 9am Friday 11th July 2025. Interviews will take place w/c 14th July.

What the school offers its staff

We are always seeking to improve staff wellbeing: Low academic curriculum contact time (80%) An admissions policy that prioritises children of staff Flexible approach to leave Increased holiday through disaggregation of INSET days Governors' contribution of £1,500 to staff common room Free biscuits, tea/coffee and milk Dining allowance for parents' evenings and INSETS Free flu jabs Cycle Scheme, free use of gym, free counselling service, free yoga sessions Cover supervisors and external invigilators employed Subsidised staff accommodation next to the school

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check

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About Watford Grammar School for Boys

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
1557 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01923 208900

A leading, partially selective UK State School for boys aged 11-18, with an enviable national reputation for academic achievement and excellence across a broad range of sporting, musical and artistic pursuits. Expanding from 7 to 8 form entry from 2018. Outstanding Ofsted - October 2021

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