Casual Site Assistant at Matthew Arnold School

Matthew Arnold School; Oxford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Matthew Arnold School is seeking a reliable Casual Site Assistant to join the Site Team on an ad hoc basis, with an ASAP start. The role involves general cleaning, maintenance and ensuring facilities are safe, clean and welcoming for students and staff.

You will work under the Site Supervisor and Assistant Business Manager, supporting day-to-day site operations and events, with duties including setting up rooms, litter picking and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Maths and English or equivalent).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, proactive and self-motivated approach.
• Awareness of health and hygiene requirements.
• Willingness to undertake training and professional development.
• Basic knowledge of site maintenance, cleaning and operational duties.
• Experience delivering a responsive, customer-focused service.

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.

Skills

Literacy/numeracy

Communication

Flexible/proactive

Health hygiene awareness

Willingness to train

Site maintenance basics

Customer-focused service

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

About this Role

Casual Site Assistant

Contract : Casual

Grade: Grade 3

Hourly rate: £15.27

Start date: ASAP

About the School

Matthew Arnold Schoolis an oversubscribed 11-18 school with over 1,300 students, serving communitiesacross west Oxford. We are proud of our high standards, strong academicoutcomes and commitment to inclusion, particularly in supporting disadvantagedstudents to succeed.

About the Role

We are seeking areliable and hardworking Casual Site Assistant to join our Site Team onan ad hoc basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoyspractical work and takes pride in maintaining safe, clean and well-presentedenvironments. Working under the direction of the Site Supervisor and AssistantBusiness Manager, you will help support the day-to-day operation of the schoolsite, ensuring our facilities remain safe, secure and welcoming for students,staff and visitors.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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 committed tosafeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expectsall staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS certificate will berequired.