2 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    22 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    20 April 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours a week 52 weeks per year Monday to Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - 6 Months Only

Full-time equivalent salary

£25,583.28 to £26,823.74

What skills and experience we're looking for

Function of the post:

In liaison with, and in the absence of, the relevant Site Manager; take responsibility for the maintenance and security of the schools’ premises and site. Working as a part of an effective wider site team to ensure the schools meet with health and safety legislation and is a safe environment for the schools’ communities.

Principal Accountabilities:

• In liaison with the Site Manager ensure that the buildings and site are secure, undertaking security checks including locking and unlocking of buildings and setting and disarming the alarms, when required. Ensure emergency procedures for the relevant site are understood

• Monitor the general condition of the exterior and interior buildings, and as directed by your line manager undertake repairs and maintenance activities to improve the appearance and safety of the buildings and grounds as may reasonably be required;

• As directed by your line manager, oversee on-site maintenance contractors to ensure work is undertaken in line with health and safety regulations, school policy, and the work is completed to the required specification and standards within the timescale set out in the contract, reporting to your line manager or the Operations/Business Manager as appropriate.

• Maintain accurate and current records and reporting procedures in liaison with your line manager and in accordance with individual Schools, Trust and regulatory procedures to ensure the schools maintain strict health and safety standards, including fire, legionella, site security, asbestos, emergency lighting, and electrical tests;

• Operate equipment and systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and alarms ensuring that they are maintained in good working order at all times, reporting any faults or deficiencies to the Site Manager or other relevant person;

• Monitor stock and order supplies as required and in line with individual School and Trust procedures;

• In liaison with your line manager and the Academy Operations Officer ensure that correct procedures are followed for purchase, gathering quotations, and overseeing planned grounds improvement work and contracted services work as required;

• Prepare rooms for use to include unlocking and opening rooms, re-arrange layout/furniture, stored in the room, with rooms secured and locked; Reviewed February 2024equipment and additional furniture as requested. The room should be returned to the normal layout at the end of the session and the room user advised to return any equipment or resources not normally

• Undertake various collections and deliveries across the site(s) adhering to safety and mindful of key transition times;

• Ensure each of the School sites is kept to the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness and that a safe environment is maintained at all times, including undertaking cleaning as required and covering any absences within the cleaning team

• Support and assist members of staff and visitors with regard to premise management, ensuring the highest levels of customer service are set and achieved;

• The duties contained within this job profile should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive and you may undertake a range of other duties appropriate to the salary grade and in line with the context of your role. In consultation, the University of Chichester Academy Trust reserves the right to update your job profile to reflect changes in, or to, your post.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

At the University of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust, we are dedicated to your growth. We understand that everyone's career aspirations are unique, and we are here to provide personalised support to help you succeed.

  • Directly linked with the University of Chichester, sharing an ethos of excellence and lifelong learning.
  • Coaching and mentoring to support your career journey.
  • Workshops, seminars and conferences to help you enhance your skills.
  • Personalised Development Plans that align with your goals.

For more information on professional services and the education development programmes we offer, please see our [Professional Services Booklet] and [Education Development Team Booklet].

Pension Membership

We offer valuable pension schemes to help secure your future:

  • Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
  • Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)

Pay

We are committed to fair and competitive pay.

  • All posts are evaluated to ensure equal pay for work of equal value across our academies.
  • Salaries are designed to becompetitive, meeting the needs of each academy whilst ensuring equity across the Trust.

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Schemes

We are committed to supporting you and your family every step of the way. Our family-friendly occupational leave policies will help you enjoy quality time with your new family.

Additional Benefits

In addition to family support, we offer several other benefits to help enhance your work-life balance and well-being.

Benefits Platform Assistance Programme

Offering support and discounts to help manage lifestyle and well-being.

Cycle-to-Work Scheme

Encouraging a sustainable and healthy commute.

Eye Care Vouchers

Helping to support your eye health and wellness(dependent on role).

Unique Academy Benefits

We believe in working in partnership with our academies and offering bespoke support tailored to their unique characteristics.

Our newest academies are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, built with the latest knowledge of staff needs.

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. Any appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Site Assistant OAK.pdf - 222 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oakmoor School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
882 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Oakmoor School website
Email address
e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk
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Oakmoor School is a brand new, state of the art secondary school situated in a 22 acre tree lined site on the edge of the South Downs National Park.

We are a friendly, vibrant school with high standards and expectations. We pride ourselves on knowing every young person as an individual and challenging each of them to have the highest possible aspirations. The Oakmoor ethos is encapsulated by our motto: Ambition, Courage, Excellence.

Students at Oakmoor display excellent behaviour in lessons and around the school. Teachers plan highly engaging lessons tailored to the needs of our students allowing high levels of progress to be enjoyed. Students benefit from a wealth of extra-curricular activities, including trips and visits to enrich their experience at our school.

We benefit from cutting edge technology throughout the site and the latest specialist equipment for key areas such as science, technology and performing arts. Our main buildings surround a central court yard which includes covered areas for outside dining and seating areas outside of the learning resource centre for reading at break and lunch times.

There is an abundance of green spaces which include several sports pitches, an athletics track, a nurture garden and a forest school area for outside learning and activities. The whole site is bordered by mature trees providing a relaxing and inspirational backdrop to our inspirational learning environment.

We are a very successful school where high levels of respect and conduct prevail. Our success shows that when you couple high quality pastoral care with high standards and expectations, young people are able to flourish and to achieve their very best.

Arranging a visit to Oakmoor School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk.

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