Site Services Assistant - Whitmore Park Primary School

Whitmore Park Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, hardworking Site Services Assistant, to support our Site Services Officer, to start as soon as possible.

15 hours a week, Monday-Thursday 2.30pm-5.45pm, Friday 2.30pm-4.30pm, all year.

Duties will include:

• Opening and closing the school
• Deputising for the Site Services Officer as required
• Securing the buildings and grounds when not in use
• Key Holder responsibilities
• Carrying out maintenance and minor repairs within the school, including painting and decorating.
• To comply with all Health & Safety aspects and follow procedures
• Ensure premises are cleaned to a high standard and the grounds are neat and tidy.
• Excellent communication skills with pupils, families, staff and contractors.

The Ideal candidate will:

• Be willing to complete a DBS (enhanced criminal records check)
• Have a friendly approachable character and a good sense of humour.
• Able to respect confidentiality
• Have excellent time-management skills.
• Be physically fit and willing able to lift/move equipment
• Have experience and knowledge in carrying out minor repairs.
• Be willing to be flexible and do additional hours as required to include driving the school minibus
• Be over the age of 21 and hold a full driving licence for a minimum of 2 years
• Be willing to do minibus training

In return we can offer you:

• A school with high standards and a commitment to further development
• Dedicated, caring and hardworking staff in a happy and supportive working environment

Closing Date – Midnight on Sunday 19th October 2025

Interview Date – Thursday 23rd October 2025

Completed applications can be emailed to jobs@whitmorepark.org handed in at the School Office or posted to the school for the attention of Mrs Christine Clough, School Business Manager.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.