Site Assistant

Ormiston Forge Academy; Cherry Orchard; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Cycle to work

Discounts on retail

Job summary

Ormiston Forge Academy is seeking a Site Assistant to support daily maintenance, security and smooth operation of the academy site. You will help ensure buildings and grounds are safe, clean, secure and well maintained, responding to site issues and performing caretaking duties as needed.

Working with the Site Manager and team, you’ll help create a welcoming, safe environment for students, staff and visitors, under the values of resilience, aspiration and respect.

Qualifications

• Reliable, trustworthy and able to work on their own initiative.
• Practical and hands-on, with experience of caretaking, site support or general maintenance.
• Flexible and proactive, willing to respond to a variety of challenges.
• Confident with ICT for record-keeping and communication.
• A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with colleagues and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day maintenance, security and smooth running of the academy site.
• Help ensure buildings and grounds are safe, clean, secure and well maintained.
• Respond to site issues and carry out general maintenance and caretaking duties as required.
• Work closely with the Site Manager and wider academy team to provide a welcoming, safe environment for students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Reliable

Hands-on

Flexible

ICT for record-keeping

Good communicator

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 the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Here at Ormiston Forge Academy we are looking for a Site Assistant to support the day-to-day maintenance, security and smooth running of the academy site. You will help ensure the buildings and grounds are safe, clean, secure and well maintained, responding to site issues and carrying out general maintenance and caretaking duties as required. You will work closely with the Site Manager and wider academy team to provide a welcoming, safe and positive environment for students, staff and visitors.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Reliable, trustworthy and able to work on their own initiative.
• Practical and hands‑on, with experience of caretaking, site support or general maintenance.
• Flexible and proactive, willing to respond to a variety of challenges.
• Confident with ICT for record‑keeping and communication.
• A good communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build positive relationships with colleagues and contractors.

At Ormiston Forge Academy, education is about more than just academics—it’s about creating a sense of belonging and fostering a strong, supportive community. We live by the values of Resilience, Aspiration, and Respect. These principles guide our efforts to nurture well‑rounded students who are prepared for the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We’re more than just a school—we’re a family.

Why work for Ormiston?

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 that make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have 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 - being part of 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 benefit.

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
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous pension and life cover
• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through ourbenefitsplatform
• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to health and well‑being programmes, including counselling service

The young people at Ormiston Forge Academy deserve nothing less than the best and so if you can be the best then we would very much like to hear from you!

For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the academy please contact Kirsty Fleming (Academy HR Partner), on 01384 566 598 or email [e-mail]