Site Maintenance Assistant

Langstone Primary Academy, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6EZ

7 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 August 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: £15,557.00 - £16,311.00 Annually (Actual)

Site Maintenance Assistant job summary

The University of Chichester Academy Trust

You will be part of The University of Chichester Academy Trust, which is uniquely positioned to make a difference in the local educational landscape. The Trust currently encompasses 17 academies, 2 Inclusion centres, and a School-Centred Initial Teacher Training base, all based in Hampshire, Portsmouth, and West Sussex. While we share a common vision and values, each academy has its own identity that contributes to its local community. The Trust is committed to valuing the uniqueness of each school.

Position Description: Site Maintenance Coordinator

Are you a well organised, self-motivated person with a range of practical skills? Both experienced and new to the role candidates would be welcome to apply to join our committed and friendly team. We want our Site Assistant to be practically minded and able to apply their DIY and maintenance skills to any areas required within the site. As a key holder for the school, you will open and close the site. The successful candidate will be required to undertake regular training to help them carry out their role successfully and to comply with health and safety standards. Experience in this role is desirable, but training and an induction programme will be provided to the right candidate. You will be required to work 52 weeks per year, 22.2 hours per week over five afternoons. You must, however, be flexible on occasions, to cover at different times where appropriate.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the University of Chichester Academy Trust, we believe that diversity drives creativity, innovation, and excellence. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity, fostering an inclusive culture, and creating a community where everyone feels they belong.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are under represented within our workforce, including those from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled individuals, LGBTQI+ individuals, and women—especially for senior leadership roles.

Safeguarding Commitment

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our recruitment and selection practices will reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, along with other relevant employment checks.

Application Process

• For any questions about the application process, please get in touch with Julia Cox - j.cox@langstoneprimary.chimat.uk

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Our recruitment process follows the KCSiE guidance.

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 Langstone Primary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 620 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Langstone Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/langstone-junior-academy

Located in the East of Portsmouth, Langstone Primary Academy is proud of its caring ethos, encouraging and supporting children to achieve their full potential, and is a positive and active place to work. We believe that success here is built on strong relationships between everyone involved in the academy.

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