Site Assistant (Assistant Caretaker)

Oaks Park High School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A popular high school in London is seeking a Site Assistant to support the Site Manager in maintaining a safe and secure school environment. The role involves site maintenance, conducting safety checks, and supporting school events. Ideal candidates will be reliable team players dedicated to health and safety. Join a diverse community and contribute to a welcoming environment for students and staff.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and career development

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Commitment to health, safety, and safeguarding procedures.
• Reliable, proactive, and hardworking.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with site maintenance.
• Conduct routine checks and report hazards.
• Support school events by preparing areas.
• Lock up duties at the end of the school day.

Skills

Teamwork

Commitment to health and safety

Practical maintenance skills

Reliability

Good communication skills

Job description

About Us

Oaks Park High School is a popular and oversubscribed mixed comprehensive school. We pride ourselves on being an ambitious and inclusive community. Oaks Park is highly regarded for its high standards of pupil behaviour and its orderly, purposeful learning environment. The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge with excellent transport links, including Newbury Park station just a four minute walk away.

The Role

As a Site Assistant, you will support the Site Manager and the wider facilities team in maintaining a safe, clean, and secure school site. Your role is essential in supporting the daily operations and contributing to an environment conducive to learning and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager with site maintenance and upkeep.
• Ensure the school site is safe, tidy, and secure by conducting routine checks and reporting hazards.
• Support school events and activities by setting up and clearing areas as required.
• Follow safeguarding protocols to protect the safety and wellbeing of students and staff.
• Work collaboratively within the site team and wider school community.
• Locking up duties at the end of the school day to ensure the site is secure.

Working Pattern

• Proposed Hours: 20 hours per week (primarily covering school closing duties), with the possibility of overtime as required
• Preferred Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 14:00 - 18:30 (including a 30-minute break)
• Hours may be negotiable and discussed further at interview

Skills and Experience

• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Commitment to health, safety, and safeguarding procedures
• Practical site maintenance skills or willingness to learn
• Reliable, proactive, and hardworking
• Good communication skills with attention to detail

Why Work With Us

• Join a supportive, ambitious, and diverse school community
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff