Site Security Officer

Fortismere School, London, N10 1NE

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  June 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,567.00 - £27,961.00 Annually (Actual) Salary advertised is for 40 weeks / 52 weeks is optional

Site Security Officer job summary

Fortismere is a high-attaining, mixed foundation secondary school in the heart of Muswell Hill, North London with a strong tradition of excellence. The Headteacher is looking to appoint a professional, customer-focused, proactive and flexible Site Security Officer to join our Site Team. We are looking for someone who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team, with strong situational awareness and the ability to respond calmly and efficiently in emergencies.

The role will assist in ensuring a safe, secure environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities will include conducting routine checks, logging incidents, and escorting visitors as required. Security experience would be advantageous, and a good working knowledge of health and safety practices is essential. The ideal candidate will be friendly, approachable, and possess excellent customer service and communication skills.

We can offer:

A friendly work environment and a supportive team

Pension, Cycle scheme, Season ticket loan, Tech scheme, EAP

Continuous CPD

Happy and confident children who enjoy being at school

A committed Governing Body and an experienced and committed leadership team

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Premises team, working closely with the Site and Facilities Manager. The role is 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only (40 weeks per year), although applications for a full-year (52 weeks) contract are also welcomed

There may be occasions where weekend working is required, by agreement, and paid as overtime. As such, flexibility is essential for this role.

Working hours align with the school day: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 8:00am to 3:30pm on Fridays.

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

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 Fortismere School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1765 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fortismere School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fortismere-school

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