Site Assistant - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is seeking a dedicated Site Assistant to join our Site Team. You will help keep the school site clean, safe, and well-maintained, supporting upkeep, maintenance, cleanliness, and security for students, staff and visitors.

The role involves opening and closing the school buildings on a rotation (6:30am start, 6:00pm finish), carrying out minor repairs, assisting with health and safety procedures, and setting up rooms for events.

Qualifications

• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Basic maintenance and DIY skills are desirable.
• Willingness to adapt to the needs of the school, including occasional flexibility with working hours.
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety, COSHHH and Building Control

Responsibilities

• Supporting the upkeep, maintenance, cleanliness, and security of the school site.
• Opening and closing the school buildings on a rotational basis (6:30am opening, 6:00pm closing).
• Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Assisting with site security and health & safety procedures.
• Setting up rooms and spaces for school events and activities.
• Working flexibly to accommodate the needs of the school.
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety, COSHHH and Building Control

Job description

Site Assistant - Blessed Hugh Faringdon School

What skills and experience we're looking for

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Site Assistant to join our Site Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive and friendly environment, ensuring the school remains a clean, safe, and well-maintained space for students, staff, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the upkeep, maintenance, cleanliness, and security of the school site.
• Opening and closing the school buildings on a rotational basis (6:30am opening, 6:00pm closing).
• Carrying out minor repairs and general maintenance tasks.
• Assisting with site security and health & safety procedures.
• Setting up rooms and spaces for school events and activities.
• Working flexibly to accommodate the needs of the school.
• Basic understanding of Health and Safety, COSHHH and Building Control

About You:

• Reliable, proactive, and able to work independently.
• A good team player with a positive attitude.
• Basic maintenance and DIY skills are desirable.
• Willingness to adapt to the needs of the school, including occasional flexibility with working hours.

If you are interested in joining our friendly team and making a real difference to the school environment, we would love to hear from you!

What the school offers its staff

Blessed Hugh Faringdon Catholic School is a successful and oversubscribed school. We are committed to character education, helping students flourish not only through academic excellence but by offering them the opportunities to grow and develop.

It’s an exciting time to join our friendly, supportive and dedicated staff.

Closing Date – 29th November 2026

Applications considered upon receipt. Interviews will be organised as and when applications are received.

The school reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.