Site Assistant

School Site Assistant

Required September 2026

Grade 3, SCP 4 - 5

Monday - Friday 10 Hours per week

Quarry Bank Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Site Assistant who takes pride in their working environment. This is a part-time, 39 week term time, permanent position.

The School Site Assistant is responsible, through the Headteacher and Governing Body, for a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the school.

The Site Assistant responsibilities will include:

Carry out end-of-day security procedures, ensuring all buildings, classrooms, offices, gates, doors, and

windows are securely locked.

· Conduct routine inspections of the school site to identify and report any security, health and safety, or

maintenance concerns.

· Respond appropriately to security issues, alarms, or emergencies in accordance with school procedures.

· Undertake general cleaning duties within school buildings, including communal areas, classrooms,

offices, and welfare facilities as required.

· Carry out external cleaning and housekeeping tasks, including litter picking, sweeping pathways, and

maintaining the cleanliness of outdoor areas.

· Assist in maintaining the overall appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the school premises.

· Report defects, damage, vandalism, or maintenance issues promptly to the appropriate person.

· Support the site management team with general site duties and minor maintenance tasks where

appropriate.

· Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and contribute to a safe environment for pupils,

staff, and visitors.

· Assist with the movement, setting up, and storage of equipment, furniture, and supplies as required

A full Job Description and Person Specification is available.

Closing date for applications: Friday 10th July 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 13th July

Proposed date for interviews: W/C 13th July 2026

Visits to school prior to application / interview are highly encouraged ,to arrange this please contact Mrs Emma Monaghan, School Business Manager, Quarry Bank Primary School, High Street, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, West Midlands DY5 2AD. 01384 818759 or email emonaghan@quarry.dudley.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children; therefore, the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications.

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