11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    13 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    2 July 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 10am - 6pm (4 days per week) and 10.30am - 6pm (1 day per week) 25 Annual Leave days (some leave can be taken during term time)

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Range £25,989 - £26,403

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a flexible, enthusiastic and energetic Trust Site Officer to support our existing Site Teams across the HIVE Family of Schools. This is a vital role ensuring the smooth running and safety of our school sites.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Opening and closing of school premises
  • Ensuring site security
  • Portering and general maintenance
  • Cleaning duties
  • Assisting staff with site-related issues
  • Covering unplanned absences and providing support during busy periods
  • Occasional lettings cover

About You:

  • Flexible and reliable with excellent time management
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to follow direction and adhere to Health & Safety procedures
  • Physically fit due to the nature of the role
  • Skilled in general maintenance, caretaking and DIY
  • A proactive “can-do” attitude

Location:

You will be primarily based at Moulsham Infant/Junior School. You may be required to work across any of our Trust schools to cover staff absence or to assist with project tasks. The schools in our Trust are:

  • Moulsham Infant School
  • Moulsham Junior School
  • Writtle Infant School
  • Writtle Junior School

This list may expand based on any future growth within our Trust.

What the school offers its staff

Local Government Pension Scheme

Continued Professional Development

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers:

  • Unlimited access to 24/7 confidential telephone helpline
  • Up to 10 sessions of face to face, telephone and online counselling
  • Access to the portal and Wisdom app
  • Access to Silvercloud and Rightsteps (CBT sessions)
  • Access to Active Care one day intervention
  • Coverage for spouse/partner and dependents (aged 16-24, living at the same address and in full time education)
  • Legal information services
  • Debt and financial information
  • 24/7 crisis assistance telephone line
  • Family advice line on topics such as childcare and eldercare
  • Manager consultancy and support
  • Enhanced Life and Leadership coaching
  • Medical Information Line Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
  • 4 week programmes on habits such as sleeping, stress and smoking
  • On-line Menopause programme
  • Other perks and discounts available


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.

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About Hive Family Of Schools

Type
Multi-academy trust
Phone number
01245352098

Head office location

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