Site Assistant

Do you enjoy practical, hands on work and solving problems?

At Hunts Grove Primary Academy, we know that a well maintained school is essential to creating a positive learning environment.

We are looking for a dependable Site Assistant to support the day to day running of our premises, helping to keep our buildings, grounds and facilities safe, secure and operating effectively for everyone.

About the Role

As a Site Assistant, you will support the day to day management of the school site, helping to ensure that our buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure and well maintained. You will carry out a variety of practical tasks, assist with maintenance and repairs, support health and safety compliance and help prepare the school for daily activities and events.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is practical, organised, and takes pride in maintaining high standards. If you enjoy problem solving, working as part of a team and making a real difference to the school environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Support the security of the premises as required, including the opening up and locking of premises for extended school provision, parents’ evenings, lettings and emergency call outs as required.
• Undertake a range of re-decoration and maintenance work, as agreed with the Site or Regional Estates Manager to ensure a high standard of repair and decoration throughout the school.
• Carry out Health and safety checks including: Fire, emergency lighting, Legionella and keeping accurate up to date records under the direction of the Site Manager or Regional Estates Manager.
  

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has good organisational and project management skills, and the ability to balance competing pressures, deadlines, and demands
• Has knowledge of moving and handling procedures
• Has a full UK valid driving licence and use of suitable vehicle for travelling between schools

About Hunts Grove Primary Academy

We are a growing school situated in the new Hunts Grove development on the edge of Gloucester. We will eventually grow to be a two form entry primary school, with pre-school, and are housed in a new building in the heart of the development.

Currently our school comprises approximately 380 pupils across 13 classes, and our values (linked to British Values) are to be: kind (tolerance), respectful (mutual respect), responsible (democracy) and honest (rule of law), in order to be the BEST you can be (individual liberty). Our school learning attitudes (BEST) are: believe, engage, succeed and try. Our staff promote a positive classroom environment by helping our students thrive through an understanding of the importance of building strong relationships through restorative practices.

At Hunts Grove Primary Academy, we have built our ethos on a strong set of core values which underpin everything that we do. Our aim is to give students at Hunts Grove Primary Academy a better chance of success than if they attended any other school in the country.

Ambition, excellence and pride run through all aspects of school life.

Ambition

We have a strong desire and determination to achieve success. We believe there are no limits to what can be achieved. We do what it takes for as long as it takes. In other words, we go for it every day!

Excellence

We strive for greatness in everything we set our minds to. We endeavour to do our very best and excel in all aspects of school life.

Pride

We are ‘fiercely’ proud of ourselves, our school, our community and our Trust. We hold our heads high and feel a sense of togetherness and joy in our school.

Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?

At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.

We offer our staff:

• Professional development and career progression
• Generous pension scheme
• Blue Light Card
• Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Gym discounts
• Free eye tests
• Car Benefit Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation

If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 15/11/26. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.