Job Introduction
Parkstone Grammar School Website
General Site Assistant
Parkstone Grammar School
Required as soon as possible, a new opportunity has arisen to join our hardworking and committed team of Support Staff at this outstanding 11-18 selective girls’ school which has an excellent academic reputation. We provide an excellent wellbeing package for staff and immediate family.
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Actual Salary: £24,027 - £24,790 gross per annum
37 hours per week, with overtime paid for weekend cover
52 working weeks per year
24 days holiday per year (increasing with length of service at 5 years to 28.5 days and 10 years to 31.5 days) not inclusive of bank holidays.
During term time the school is open from 6.00am to 10.00pm and on Saturday mornings, with some adhoc lettings on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. The General Site Assistants work shifts on a 2-week rota to cover the school during these times.
The General Site Assistant’s term time work pattern would generally be two days 6.00am to 2:30pm, two days 1:30pm to 10.00pm, and one day working 8:00am to 4:00pm (with a one-hour unpaid lunch each day). There will be some flexibility to cover the needs of the school and a requirement to work some weekend shifts to assist with lettings. The work pattern in school holidays would typically be 8.00am to 4.00pm with one hour for lunch, with some requirement for evening and weekend shifts to assist with Lettings. Saturday and Sunday cover are at additional pay.
The General Site Assistant’s primary role is to work under the direction of the Premises Manager to provide a clean and safe environment for users of the school premises and grounds. This includes practical support such as moving furniture, setting rooms up for activities and undertaking general repairs and maintenance. The General Site Assistant will be a keyholder responsible for unlocking and locking the school as part of a site team and maintaining the security of the school premises.
Candidates should apply by school application form only. Full job details may be downloaded from the school website.
We reserve the right to close this post early should a suitable candidate apply before the deadline date.
Closing Date: 9.00 am on Thursday 20th March 2025
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.
