Site Assistant

Longdean School; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Longdean School is seeking a Site Assistant to join our Estates Team. The role involves maintaining the school premises to a high standard, overseeing site security and safety, and ensuring a safe learning environment for children. 37 hours per week across 52 weeks, with DBS requirements and potential for minibuses driving training.

ASAP start date; annual salary £26,312; a positive, hardworking attitude and willingness to learn are essential. Closing date 16 September 2026.

Qualifications

• Good practical skills and a proactive attitude.
• Interest in maintaining school buildings and grounds.
• Willing to be trained to drive school minibuses.

Responsibilities

• Maintain premises to a high standard.
• Oversee security and safety of the site.
• Ensure a safe learning environment for students.

Skills

Practical skills

Proactive attitude

Willing to drive minibuses

Job description

Site Assistant
Longdean School

Grade: H3 + Outer Fringe

Hours: 37 hours per week - (52 weeks per year)

Start Date: ASAP

Actual salary: £26312

Longdean School are looking for an enthusiastic Site Assistant to join our Premises team. The successful candidate will keep the school premises maintained to a high standard, oversee the security and safety of the site, whilst ensuring a safe learning environment for our children.

It is essential you have good practical skills, a proactive attitude, an interest in maintaining our school buildings and grounds, and are willing to be trained to drive our school minibuses.

You will work as part of the Estates Team of Scholars’ Education Trust and will receive the support of experienced professionals along with relevant training.

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable however most important is a positive and hardworking attitude and willingness to learn.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check

Closing date: 16 September 2026

Interview date: TBC

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.