Site Assistant

Dove House School; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Life Insurance 3x salary

Annual leave increase after 5 years

Staff induction & development

Employee benefits platform

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Mary Rose Academy, part of Solent Academies Trust in Portsmouth, is seeking a proactive Site Assistant to join the Site Team. The role involves supporting the use and upkeep of school premises and facilities to ensure a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for students and staff.

You will work across our academies within the Trust, with a full UK driving licence essential. Training will be provided, and there is a strong emphasis on teamwork and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Willingness to work across multiple academies within the Trust.
• Hands-on approach to safety, security, repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support the use of school premises and facilities for educational and allied use.
• Ensure premises are clean, secure, safe and well-maintained at all times.
• Work flexibly across campuses and follow Health & Safety policies.

Skills

Driving licence

Job description

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Mary Rose Academy are looking to appoint hardworking and committed individual to join the Site Team at Compass – Gisors Road, Southsea, PO4 8GT.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and able to foster good working relationships within the establishment.

You will need to be a flexible individual, as there will be a requirement, on occasion, to cover our other sites including; Sixth Form at Craneswater School, Southsea, PO4 0JR and The Lantern – Penhale Road, Fratton, PO1 5EF.

We are seeking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic and highly motivated site assistant to join our Site Team. The post will work flexibly across our academies within our Trust. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

The successful candidate will support the utilisation of the school premises and associated facilities for both educational and allied usage, ensuring the premises are presented at all times in a clean, secure, safe and well-maintained state.

You must be able to use your initiative and manage your time well, whilst at the same time enjoy working as part of a team.

Having a hands-on approach and working knowledge of safety, security, repair and maintenance is essential for the role. To fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc. the academy’s Health and Safety Policy and support the accurate maintenance of statutory Health & Safety documentation.

Training will be given to the successful candidate.

At Solent Academies Trust, we are proud to be a community built on connection, respect, and belonging.

Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:

• Effective Communication
• High Challenge & High Support to Empower
• Respect for All
• Solution-Focused Approaches

We believe that when relationships thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £14,096 to £14,807 per year

By joining Solent Academies Trust, we offer you:

• Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high-quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence
• A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and wellbeing
• A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter
• Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time
• Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme)
• Increase of annual leave after 5 years of service from 28 to 32 days
• Free onsite parking at most of our academies
• CPD opportunities to support Career development
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Benefits Platform

Location

This role will be primarily based at:

Mary Rose Academy
Gisors Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO4 8GT

Although occasional site visits to other academies will be required; please refer to Job Description for more information.

Closing date for applications is Monday 9 th November 2026, 9.00am.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 20 th November 2026.

Equal opportunities

Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.