Site Assistant

Brownhills Ormiston Academy; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension and life cover

Cycle to work scheme

Health and wellbeing programmes

Discounts on retail and travel

Job summary

Brownhills Ormiston Academy is seeking a proactive Site Assistant to join our Site Team on a shift rota. You will maintain buildings and grounds, ensure safety and smooth running of facilities for students, staff and visitors, and support pool maintenance where required.

The role requires experience in caretaking or site support, the ability to work on your own initiative, strong ICT skills, and a team player attitude. A willingness to learn pool upkeep is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Experience in caretaking or site support/grounds work.
• Efficient, organised and reliable.
• Ability to work on your own initiative and lone working.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and handle multiple responsibilities.
• Strong team player with a positive, professional attitude.
• Good ICT competency.
• Ability to swim and be confident around water.
• Willingness to learn pool maintenance if no prior experience.

Responsibilities

• Site maintenance and upkeep of buildings and grounds.
• Pool maintenance support where required.
• Conduct health and safety checks and security tasks.
• General site support to ensure smooth operation for pupils and staff.

Skills

Caretaking

Pool maintenance

ICT skills

Lone working

Team player

Job description

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Here at Brownhills Ormiston Academy, we have an exciting opportunity for a Site Assistant to join our dedicated Site Team. Working on a shift rota, you will play a vital role in maintaining our school environment and ensuring our facilities are safe, secure and operating effectively for students, staff and visitors.

As a Site Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of the academy by helping to maintain our buildings and grounds to a high standard. This is a varied role that requires a proactive and practical approach, with responsibilities including site maintenance, pool maintenance, health and safety checks, security and general site support.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed individual who can provide high-quality support to our Site Department.

The successful candidate will:

• Have previous experience caretaking or similar site support/grounds work
• Be efficient, organised and reliable
• Be able to work on your own initiative and comfortable lone working on specific tasks
• Be able to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities
• Be a strong team player with a positive and professional attitude
• Have a good level of ICT competency
• Be able to swim, with confidence around water
• Have a willingness to learn pool maintenance if there is no previous experience

Who We Are

Brownhills Ormiston Academy is a happy, supportive and caring place to be. We are completely clear that our students have one chance at their education, and we have a duty to make it count. Our students are our best advert: they are hard-working, respectful, friendly and kind. Our mission is that they leave us with the skills, attributes and academic qualifications to enjoy a life of choice and opportunity.

We understand the demands of the education industry and enable a sensible approach to workload, and a calm and respectful environment through our Workload and Wellbeing Charter. We have been awarded the Sandwell Well-being Charter Mark for showing commitment to creating a school that promotes the well-being of pupils, staff and parents.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong - receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:

• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued
• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities
• Automatic pay progression
• Generous pension and life cover
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefitsplatform
• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service, eye tests for VDU users and annual flu vaccinations

The closing date for this post is Tuesday 13 October 2026

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Please contact our HR Manager: [e-mail] to book a visit.