Site Assistant

Job Description

*** This is a re-advertisement***

Start Date - ASAP

Part Time - 25 hours per week, term time only plus,4 weeks during school holidays

Normal Working Pattern: 7.00am - 12.00pm, Monday to Friday

Approx. salary £12,265

We are looking to add to our already highly skilled Site Team, with a new flexible and proactive Site Assistant, who has good general maintenance, caretaking and DIY skills and a "can-do" approach.

As a main key-holder your duties will include unlocking/locking of the school premises - this will also include site security and attending some out-of-hours call-outs (this may also include some evening lettings and lock-ups after school events).

You will carry out routine tasks in order to keep the site tidy, safe and secure. You will also be expected to undertake some minor repairs and maintenance (which are not beyond the scope and capability of the post-holder including; basic electrical, plumbing, redecoration etc.). Further responsibilities will include portering, recycling, maintaining supplies of materials and liaison with external contractors - all key elements to this challenging and eventful role.

Candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You will need to be in good health due to the physical nature of some of the work.

Moulsham Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. As part of this commitment any appointment will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, medical clearance and suitable references.

For further information or to visit our site, which is highly recommended, please contacteither the School Business Manager sreeve@moulsham-jun.essex.sch.uk, or the Site Manager sgriffiths@moulsham-jun.essex.sch.uk

Information about the School

Information about the Trust and our Schools:

HIVE family- Our five schools are already successful in their own right, whilst benefiting from being part of the HIVE family, which was officially formed in April 2025. Moulsham Junior School, Moulsham Infants, Highwood Primary, Writtle Infants and Writtle Juniors, have worked together closely for many years as part of school-to-school support. This collaborative relationship has helped improve outcomes for children, supported staff professional development and enabled leaders to share best practices. The HIVE is a fully inclusive family, meeting the diverse and Safeguarding needs of the children, this being at the forefront on everything we do, to ensure children feel happy and safe. https://hivefamily.co.uk/hive

As an equal opportunities' employer, HIVE family of schools is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age; disability; gender re-assignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race (which includes ethnic origin, nationality and ethnic or national origins); religion or belief; sex; and sexual orientation. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join HIVE family of schools.

HIVE family of schools is committed to safeguarding our pupils against radicalisation and extremism and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references.

We may decide to close the advertisement sooner in the event that suitable candidates are shortlisted before the closing date.