Site Assistant

The King's Academy; Needwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The King's Academy in Binfield and Oakwood is seeking a full-time Site Assistant / Handyman to maintain both campuses and support the Site Manager. You will assist with site maintenance, security, porterage, cleaning and general facilities tasks to keep the environment safe and welcoming for staff, students, and visitors.

We value a collaborative, flexible team player who can adapt to the busy pace of an academy and bring practical trade skills where possible.

Qualifications

• Have a collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to the changing demands of a busy academy
• Bring relevant trade skills (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Security and supervision of the site and related equipment
• Porterage, cleaning, and maintenance tasks
• Ensuring the schools provide a clean, safe, and secure environment

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Team-oriented

Flexible approach

Trade skills (desirable)

Job description

Ensuring a safe, clean, and secure environment. Supporting our academy community. Join a bold and ambitious all-through academy. We are expanding our facilities department and are looking to recruit a full-time Site Assistant / Handyman to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to provide essential day-to-day facilities support, ensuring our schools remain a clean, safe, and secure environment for staff, students, and visitors. You will work closely with the Site Manager to provide comprehensive facilities support, which will include site maintenance, security, and facilities management of both sites. At King's Academy Binfield and King's Academy Oakwood, our site team is a central pillar of our operation, providing the foundation for opportunity and success. We believe that a well-maintained environment empowers students and staff to focus on learning and growth. Key responsibilities in this role include: Our facilities team is characterised by:

• Security and supervision of the site and related equipment
• Porterage, cleaning, and maintenance tasks
• Ensuring the schools provide a clean, safe, and secure environment

As part of our all-through academy, you will benefit from working within a unique educational environment spanning Nursery to Post-16. Our facilities team operates across our expanding provision, creating a dynamic and varied workload where professional trust and collaboration are highly valued. We are looking for a reliable and proactive individual who takes pride in their work. The successful candidate will:

• Have a collaborative and team-oriented approach
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to the changing demands of a busy academy
• Bring relevant trade skills (desirable)

We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who embody our core values of Honesty, Faith and Courage - approaching their work with integrity, optimism and a determination to make a meaningful difference. King's Academy Binfield and King's Academy Oakwood are a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious school, where staff are supported, valued and empowered to grow. Collaboration, professional respect and shared purpose underpin everything we do, ensuring that both students and staff can flourish.