- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 210 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodlea Primary School website
Site Maintenance Assistant
More than one location, University Of Chichester (Multi) Academy Trust28 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 21 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - Ends October 2026
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, equipment 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 stored in the room, with rooms secured and locked; Reviewed February 2024
• 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
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)
- 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.
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.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- e.akmenkalns@chi.ac.uk
Multi Academy Trust
School Details
Woodlea Primary School
Fernhurst Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 103 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fernhurst 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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