- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 315 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newlands Primary Academy website
Site Maintenance Assistant
More than one location, University Of Chichester (Multi) Academy TrustThis job expired on 8 March 2026 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
8 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 25 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583.28 to £26,823.74
What skills and experience we're looking for
Function of the post: To provide practical, hands-on maintenance and caretaking support across both schools, ensuring sites are well maintained, safe and presentable.
Principal Accountabilities:
1. Ensure the site and all areas of the premises are secure, undertaking daily security checks including locking and unlocking of the building and setting the alarm.
2. Support the Multi Site Manager to perform a broad range of duties in line with health and safety regulations, including, but not limited to, maintenance tasks, redecoration, grounds maintenance, asbestos management, legionella management, site risk assessments etc.
3. Be able to carry out minor repairs and maintenance, including furniture, fixtures, fittings, doors, locks and basic plumbing.
4. Undertake decorating tasks (painting, touch-ups, display preparation) and maintain internal and external environments to a high standard.
5. Provide minor grounds maintenance, litter picking and keeping paths, play areas and entrances safe and clean. Including supporting seasonal tasks such as leaf clearance, gritting and preparation for adverse weather.
6. Complete tasks arising from health and safety inspections and risk assessments.
7. Report defects or hazards promptly using the correct reporting systems.
8. Provide additional cleaning support when required, including spillages or accidents, deep cleaning of specific areas
9. Operate equipment and systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and alarms ensuring that they are maintained in good working order at all times.
10. Support and assist members of staff and visitors with regard to premises management, ensuring the highest levels of customer service are set and achieved and ensure they are operating within Health and Safety related guidelines.
11. As a key holder you will be required from time to time to respond to security alerts. On occasions it will also be expected, with advance notice, to ensure the premises are secure outside of normal working hours, e.g. school events.
What the school offers its staff
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.
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.
- Teacher's Pension Scheme for teaching staff (https://www.teacherspensions.co.uk)
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) for support staff (https://www.lgpsmember.org)
- 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.
- Benefits Platform Assistance Programme
- Cycle-to-Work 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.
This job post has expired.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk
Multi Academy Trust
School Details
Newlands Primary Academy
Berewood Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 415 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Berewood Primary School website
Arranging a visit to University Of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk.
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