Maintenance Assistant

Hampton School; Teddington; Remote; GBP 32.000 - 39.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Death-in-service

Medicash

Pension scheme

Personal accident insurance

School fee remission

Cycle to work

Free lunch

Sports facilities

Counselling

Zusammenfassung

Hampton School in London is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to join the Estates team, covering general maintenance, painting and decorating, and security duties. The role is based on a 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, with overtime for occasional weekend cover.

You will contribute to site safety, support school events, and help maintain high campus standards while benefiting from staff amenities and a competitive Hampton School salary.

Qualifikationen

• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• Customer-focused with attention to detail and a can-do attitude.
• Flexible, able to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Excellent administrative skills and an organised approach.

Aufgaben

• Carry out general building maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Carry out painting and decorating works.
• Ability to plan and prioritise a range of regular and irregular tasks.
• To carry out security procedures for all school buildings and grounds.
• To open and close the School premises, including gates, doors, and fire exits.
• Drive School vehicles as required.
• Undertake training to increase competence and safety awareness.

Kenntnisse

Maintenance

Health and safety

Communication

Teamwork

Administrative skills

Tools

CCTV operation

Jobbeschreibung

Company Hampton School Location HAMPTON, United Kingdom Functional Area Teaching

Company Description

Hampton is one of the country’s leading, most successful and best-resourced independent schools and has been helping boys to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations for over 460 years.

Established over 460 years ago, Hampton is one of the country’s foremost, highest-achieving and best-resourced independent schools. Our community is vibrant, dynamic and happy, making it a wonderful place to teach and learn. Members of the Common Room are talented and hugely supportive of one another and their pupils; they share their love of learning with young people who are bright, intellectually inquisitive and aspirational.

Hampton is a lively, friendly and inclusive School community where we aspire to enable our boys to not only to make sense of the world, but also to want to go out and improve it. Above all, Hamptonians are encouraged and indeed expected to aspire to personal best while supporting those around them with kindness and respect.

Situated on a green-field site in a leafy suburb of South West London, we are fortunate to have 28 acres of playing fields within our spacious grounds. Pupils and staff alike benefit from first-class facilities across all areas of School life. These include a state-of-the-art 3G sportsground, a large and well-appointed Sports Hall, and the remarkable Hammond Theatre for the Performing Arts, along with an excellent library and specialist facilities for Art, Music, Science, Technology, Computer Science and Languages (Modern and Classical). Our older pupils enjoy impressive Sixth Form private study and Careers provision in The Barry Martin Centre.

The Millennium Boat House, shared with our neighbouring girls’ school, Lady Eleanor Holles, has a prime location on the nearby River Thames, and provides the focal point for our popular and successful Boat Club.

Hamptonians’ examination results and university entrance record consistently rank in the top echelon nationally and indeed internationally. Nearly all Hampton leavers go on to undergraduate courses at Russell Group or equivalent universities; around 25 pupils are offered places at Oxford and Cambridge annually, and a significant number move on to global top-10 universities. We annually support pupils who wish to study at universities in North America, some of whom secure academic and/or sporting scholarships.

Hampton’s notably diverse, socially inclusive nature is an especially cherished part of our DNA and we as far from being a stereotypical public school as any setting in the independent sector. Currently, 7% of our boys (around 100 in total) attend on means-tested, free places, many of which are funded by a separate but closely linked educational charity, The Fitzwygram Foundation.

Our alumni network is extremely strong and former pupils (Old Hamptonians - OHs) remain deeply committed to their School, in no small part due to the exceptionally warm and mutually respectful relationships between pupils and colleagues here.

Hampton teaching staff enjoy a range of attractive benefits, including generous holiday provision and salaries enhanced above maintained sector scales. Private health insurance cover is provided, along with free lunches in a dedicated staff dining room, and excellent CPD provision. Subsidised single accommodation within School-owned properties in the local area may also be available for new colleagues. Those with children who meet the Hampton Pre-Prep & Prep School and/or senior school entrance requirements are eligible for substantial fee remission. A reciprocal fee remission arrangement is offered to staff whose daughters meet the entry criteria for our neighbouring girls’ school, Lady Eleanor Holles.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Alongside those joining us from university PGCE courses or as experienced teachers, we recruit talented people from a variety of sectors, including post-doctoral research, universities, industry, and commerce. Successful candidates who are new entrants to the teaching profession are supported towards qualified teacher status (QTS) via an in-post PGCE course offered in conjunction with the University of Buckingham.

Hampton is a highly regarded name on any teaching CV and our School often acts as a professional springboard. Many colleagues have successfully moved on to middle or senior leadership roles; several former members of the Common Room have been appointed as HMC/GSA Heads over recent years.

We are especially proud to have been one of only a handful of schools nationally awarded the ISI's rare 'Significant Strength' endorsement, in recognition of our co-curricular programme and its impact on pupils' wellbeing, behaviour and achievement. Inspectors were struck by the curiosity, enthusiasm and kindness of our boys, and equally impressed by the expertise of Hampton's teaching and support staff.

In September 2026, Hampton and our neighbouring girls' school, Lady Eleanor Holles (LEH), formalised their longstanding partnership, building on decades of close collaboration to create even more opportunities for pupils. This is not a merger — each School retained its own identity, leadership and governing board - but it aims to bring pupils an enhanced programme of joint clubs, competitions, leadership initiatives and shared facilities. By the end of their Sixth Form years, pupils at both Schools will have forged life-long friendships and developed the confidence to thrive at university and beyond.

A copy of the full ISI report can found on the School website and a summary booklet of the inspection team's key findings is linked here.

Position

Hampton is one of the country’s foremost academically selective independent schools and this is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant and successful team in a happy, high-achieving environment.

This is a full-time position with normal working hours Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.45pm. The successful applicant will also be required on occasion, to cover shifts for the School Keepers when and this could include some weekend working for which overtime would be paid.

The School's Estates team are responsible for ensuring the Trust sites provide a safe environment for pupils, staff, visitors and contractors, whilst maintaining a high quality of service with the School.

Alongside the safety aspects, the Maintenance Assistant as part of the Maintenance team will be responsible for maintaining the decoration of the School and other general maintenance takes.

Maintenance and Keepers are employed on a school-wide basis and not specific to any one site.

The Maintenance Assistant is line managed on a daily basis by the Maintenance Supervisor who is responsible to the Estates Manager, Deputy Bursar then Bursar.

We encourage applications as soon as possible however the School reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process.

Requirements

The responsibilities below outline the key responsibilities of the role and are not exhaustive.

Maintenance

• To carry out general building maintenance as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor
• To carry out painting and decorating works
• Ability to plan and prioritise a range of regular and irregular tasks
• Good knowledge of building defects and repairs
• Use own initiative to analyse situations and devise solutions
• Assist the School Keepers when large scale events are being held and additional support is required such as setting large spaces for exams
• Building flat pack furniture as and when required.

Security and Associated Duties

• To carry out security procedures for all school buildings and grounds
• To activated and de-activate the School alarm systems.
• To open and close the School premises, including gates, doors, windows, fire exits, etc., for the purpose of school use, lettings, out of school hours events, maintenance and emergency services
• To respond to alarm call outs from the School’s alarm provider
• To liaise with the emergency services including calling out if required
• To reports incidents to the Facilities Manager
• To patrol the car parks and identify unofficial cars parked
• To keep a list of all contractors on site and supervise them when on site
• To monitor site CCTV and to escort off site any unauthorised visitors.

Other Duties

• To be aware of the positions of all school stopcocks and gas & electric meters
• To ensure that the boiler houses are kept tidy and safe
• To ensure that all duties are carried out in accordance with Health and Safety regulations and adhering to the School’s Health and Safety Policy
• To undertake training and development as required.
• Drive School vehicles as required
• To undertake any other duties which may be reasonably required by the Headmaster and/or Bursar in association with the above role
• To act as Fire Marshal and First Aider as required Training will be provided
• Any other reasonable tasks required.

Training

• Where necessary, to undergo on the job training under the general direction of your line Manager and/or Bursar to increase competence, proficiency and safety awareness
• To attend training outside the school where appropriate to increase competence, proficiency and safety awareness.

Person Specification

• A commitment to the paramount importance of safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils
• A customer focused approach and attention to detail are essential combined with a willingness to go the extra mile and a ‘can do’ approach
• Capable of working positively under pressure with a flexible outlook that supports the rest of the team
• A smart appearance, friendly/polite demeanour and good communication skills
• Be flexible and adaptable in order to meet the ever-changing needs and priorities
• The ability and willingness to learn new skills
• A willingness to assist and deal confidently with staff, pupils and visitors to the school
• Excellent administrative skills
• Be organised and methodical in your approach, cheerful, well-presented, work co-operatively within the team and be prepared to assist with whatever appropriate tasks as directed
• Possess good interpersonal skills, be a team player and have the ability to learn quickly and integrate into a busy School
• Competent IT skills to be able to complete mandatory safeguarding and Health and Safety courses online
• Knowledge of Health and Safety working practices or a willingness to learn
• Mental and physical capability and level of fitness to undertake repetitive heavy lifting and moving within the Health and Safety guidelines of the school
• Clean UK Driving Licence.

Training

• Where necessary, to undergo on the job training under the general direction of your line Manager and/or Bursar to increase competence, proficiency and safety awareness
• To attend training outside the school where appropriate to increase competence, proficiency and safety awareness.

Other information

The salary will be based on the Hampton School Scale for Support Staff and for this position will be up to £35,200 per annum.

You may on occasion be required to work on Bank Holidays, for which you will be paid the 1½ hourly rate (time and a half).. The Governors review salary Scales each year to ensure they remain competitive and is paid by bank transfer on the 25th of the month, or next working day thereafter, in 12 equal payments.

The Hampton School Trust Governors also currently offer the following non-contractual benefits to staff, subject to any terms and conditions and the School’s eligibility requirements: death-in-service benefit insurance policy; a Medicash healthcare cash plan; enrolment in an appropriate Pension Scheme, personal accident insurance, School fee remission, cycle to work scheme, free lunch, sports facilities and counselling.

Please note that the above list is not exhaustive and non-contractual benefits are provided at the discretion of the Governors. And may be withdrawn or changed at any time.

Hampton School is pleased to be a London Living Wage employer.

Hours and Holidays

The salary is for a 37.5 hour week Monday to Friday 8.15am to 4.45pm. Other additional hours will be agreed in advance with the Estates Manager Your annual leave entitlement is 26 working days per academic year (holiday year runs from 1 September to 31 August).

You will be required to take holiday during periods when the School is not teaching (School holiday periods). It is a requirement of the role to be based on site at Hampton School during Hampton term time.

Please note that there may be some changes and additions to the above. This document is designed to provide applicants with a flavour of the position and responsibilities. It is not necessarily comprehensive and exhaustive.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK as Sponsorship is not available.

It is the policy of Hampton School Trust to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals and to prohibit discrimination in employment on any basis protected by applicable law, including but not limited to race, colour, religious creed, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, medical condition or disability. Hampton promotes equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment through positive employment policies and practices.

If any special requirements or access arrangements are required to attend an interview, please inform us.

Offers of employment will be made on merit, suitability of qualifications and experience, in pursuit of our policy of equal opportunities

Safeguarding

The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Trust’s Safeguarding Policy and Procedures at all times. We reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process.

Further details of the Hampton School Trust are available on our websites.

This post involves working with children, it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please note all appointments are subject to the Hampton School Trust Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure.

The School is legally required to carry out a number of pre-appointment checks which are detailed in the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy and Procedure. The information you are being asked to provide in this form is required so that the School can comply with those legal obligations should your application be successful. Please note that in order to be considered for a position at the School, you must complete this application form. A curriculum vitae will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.

Hampton School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, contractors and volunteers to share this commitment.