Casual Site Assistant

The Matthew Arnold School; Oxford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Matthew Arnold School in Oxford is seeking a reliable Casual Site Assistant to join the Site Team on an ad hoc basis. You will help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors, under the Site Supervisor and Assistant Business Manager.

Responsibilities include cleaning, litter picking, setting up rooms for events and exams, and assisting with post-event reinstatement. Training will be provided and health and safety procedures must be followed.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Awareness of health and hygiene requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake general cleaning, maintenance and site duties.
• Carry out litter picking and empty bins across the school grounds.
• Assist with setting up and clearing rooms for events, examinations and school activities.
• Support the preparation and reinstatement of facilities following events.
• Operate cleaning equipment and machinery following appropriate training.
• Follow all health and safety, safeguarding and site procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the Site Team and wider school staff.
• Undertake training and other duties appropriate to the role.
• Experience delivering a responsive, customer-focused service.

Skills

Strong communication

Flexible / proactive

Customer-focused service

Health and safety awareness

Good literacy and numeracy

Education

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Casual Site Assistant to join our Site Team on an ad hoc basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work and takes pride in maintaining safe, clean and well-presented environments. Working under the direction of the Site Supervisor and Assistant Business Manager, you will help support the day-to-day operation of the school site, ensuring our facilities remain safe, secure and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.,

• Undertake general cleaning, maintenance and site duties.
• Carry out litter picking and empty bins across the school grounds.
• Assist with setting up and clearing rooms for events, examinations and school activities.
• Support the preparation and reinstatement of facilities following events.
• Operate cleaning equipment and machinery following appropriate training.
• Follow all health and safety, safeguarding and site procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the Site Team and wider school staff.
• Undertake training and other duties appropriate to the role.
  Good literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible, proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Awareness of health and hygiene requirements.
• A willingness to undertake training and professional development.
• Basic knowledge of site maintenance, cleaning and operational duties.
• Experience delivering a responsive, customer-focused service.
  Matthew Arnold School is an oversubscribed 11-18 school with over 1,300 students, serving communities across west Oxford. We are proud of our high standards, strong academic outcomes and commitment to inclusion, particularly in supporting disadvantaged students to succeed.