Site Assistant

Priory Primary School; Dudley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Priory Primary School in Dudley is seeking a proactive Site Assistant to oversee safety, security and maintenance of the school site. You will manage grounds upkeep, liaise with contractors, and support lettings during peak times. The role may require opening/closing the site and adapting hours to business needs.

Two hour options exist: 20 hours (AYR contract) or up to 32 hours (AYR contract with cleaning duties). Salary scales apply, and the role is Grade 2 SCP 3. Applications via email.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and committed to safeguarding.
• Basic maintenance and DIY skills for minor repairs.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Flexible working hours including opening/closing the site.
• Good communication with staff, contractors and visitors.
• Willing to drive the school minibus as overtime.
• Willingness to maintain safe and clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, security and maintenance of the school.
• Keep school grounds well-maintained and manage cleaning.
• Liaise with contractors and suppliers.
• Work with Senior Leadership Team and Office Manager on site operations.
• Open and close the site; manage lettings during peak times.
• Adjust hours to business needs.

Skills

Reliability

Maintenance skills

DIY skills

Communication

Safeguarding

Flexibility

Team player

Bus driving

Job description

Hales Valley Multi Academy Trust is a primary academy trust, based in Dudley, West Midlands. We currently consist of five very different primary schools, ensuring that our Trust is a diverse and exciting place to work and learn.

We put our children at the heart of everything we do and are dedicated to providing them with an enriching curriculum, underpinned by our overall commitment to high standards across the board.

We value our staff and ensure that they are well supported and trained. We have a continual professional development guarantee that provides a clear career pathway of training and opportunities for all staff at all levels.

Our family of schools work closely together, ensuring that staff and children benefit from sharing the excellent practice that exists across the Trust. Our schools are well supported by the Local Governing Committees, the Board of Directors and the Trust Central team.

We believe that we are stronger together - all schools sharing capacity, resources and expertise. We believe that collaboration is fundamental to providing the best learning opportunities through a meaningful curriculum where children and adults acquire the knowledge, skills and positive attitudes to prepare and strengthen them for their role in society: today, tomorrow and in the future. We support and care for each other, especially when things go wrong; we are a family.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated team and make a lasting impact on the environment that supports our students' success.

HVT Reference: HVT0756

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Site Assistant to oversee the safety, security, and maintenance of Priory Primary School.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the school grounds are well-maintained, handling basic building repairs, managing cleaning duties, and liaising with contractors and suppliers.

You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and the Office Manager, taking responsibility for site operations while managing your own workload. The role may require flexibility for opening and closing the site, and managing lettings during peak times or in the absence of the Site Manager.

You will have a flexible approach to working hours as these may be altered at short notice to accommodate the business needs of the school.

There are two options available:

• 20 hours for a Site Assistant role only
• Up to 32 hours if combined with additional cleaning duties

You will be appointed on Grade 2 SCP 3.

• Salary: £13,403 per annum (20 hours, AYR contract)
• Salary: £21,445 per annum (32 hours including cleaning duties, AYR contract)

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, punctual, and takes pride in maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Has basic maintenance and DIY skills, with the ability to carry out minor repairs
• Can work independently and manage their own workload effectively
• Demonstrates a proactive and flexible approach to daily tasks
• Has good communication skills and can liaise confidently with staff, contractors, and visitors
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Is willing to be flexible with working hours, including opening/closing the site when required
• Works well as part of a team and contributes positively to the school community
• Is willing to drive the school mini bus as potential overtime hours

Further information is available by contacting via email [e-mail]

Closing Date: 27th September 2026
Shortlisting Date: TBC
Interview Date: TBC

All applicants shortlisted will be required to take part in a formal interview process.

Additional Information:

Hales Valley Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974