Assistant Site ManagerEDV/2026/GIS/34555

Southbroom Infants' School; Morre; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Menopause support network

Discounts for Teachers

Blue Light Discount

Eye Care Vouchers

Pension scheme

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Concessionary leave

Job summary

Grange Infants School and Grange Juniors, part of The White Horse Federation, are seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Site Manager to support safety, cleanliness and maintenance across our school sites.

The role is 30 hours per week, all year round, with flexible shifts and a hands-on approach. You will work with the Site Manager to ensure secure, well-kept premises that support our students' learning.

Qualifications

• Flexible and dependable, able and willing to help at short notice with maintenance and security tasks such as locking or unlocking the site.
• An experienced handyperson or caretaker, able to undertake maintenance work such as redecoration, repair work, litter picking and general site maintenance.
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Knowledgeable on moving and handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager in maintaining and managing Grange Infants and Grange Juniors sites.
• Ensure high standards of safety, cleanliness and maintenance across school premises.
• Respond to maintenance and security tasks as needed, including opening/closing the site and ad-hoc works.

Skills

Handyperson

Caretaker

Teamwork

Moving and handling

Job description

About This Role

Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.

Assistant Site Manager to support the management and maintenance of our school sites at Grange Infants and Grange Juniors.

This role is for 30 hrs per week, all year round contract on permanent basis.

The hours consist of : Either / Mix of below:

• 07:00 – 13:00
• 12:00 - 18:00
• Split shift - 07:00-10:00 and 15:00-18:00

Vacancy Details

At Grange Infant School, we aim to provide our students with the best possible education and a place where everyone feels safe to succeed within an exciting and inspiring learning environment. We encourage our children to be creative and imaginative through the cross-curricular topic approach to planning.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in all areas—a testament to the dedication and passion of our entire team and school community.

Our vision is to ensure that our pupils receive the very best education, to realise their greatest potential, in a supportive and caring environment, enabling them to lead a full, purposeful, and happy life.

We couldn’t do what we do without our fantastic staff team, and we are looking for a reliable and hands‑on Assistant Site Manager to join our team, ensuring high standards of safety, cleanliness and maintenance throughout our school premises. If you are looking to continue your career in a challenging and rewarding role as part of our School Estates and Facilities Team, working in partnership with our Site Manager, we want to hear from you. Come and join us on this exciting journey to help our school be the very best it can be for our children.

For more information about Grange Juniors School, please take a look at their website: Grange Junior School

All About You

• Flexible and dependable, able and willing to help at short notice with maintenance and security tasks such as locking or unlocking the site.
• An experienced handyperson or caretaker, able to undertake maintenance work such as redecoration, repair work, litter picking and general site maintenance.
• Able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Knowledgeable on moving and handling procedures.

Why Work for us?

• We are a welcoming and supportive school with strong values and a caring ethos.
• Our staff are a hardworking team dedicated to helping children succeed.
• Our children are engaged and eager to learn.
• We have a supportive leadership team and wider school community.
• As part of The White Horse Federation multi-academy trust, we benefit from their support, encouragement, shared resources and outstanding CPD opportunities.

The Advantages of joining our Federation

In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:

• Employee Assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Menopause support network

Discounts, Save Money On Holidays, Clothing And Much More

• Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
• Blue Light Discount
• Eye Care Vouchers

Development

• Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
• CPD Programme
• Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential

Pension / Leave and Service

• Excellent Pension Scheme*
• Employer contributions above national standards
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year

The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.

The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.