Job Introduction
Parkstone Grammar School Website
General Site Assistant
Parkstone Grammar School
Required as soon as possible, an 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: £12,565 - £12,964 gross per annum (pay award pending)
18.75 hours per week (Tuesday to Thursday), 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 General Site Assistant will normally work Tuesday to Thursday, 14:30 to 21:45, including a 30-minute unpaid break. Where there are no evening lettings (for example, during examination periods), earlier working hours may be agreed. Weekend working will normally be paid as overtime and is expected to be approximately one day per month. During school holiday periods, working hours are more flexible and will typically be arranged between 08:00 and 16:00 during the week. There may be an occasional requirement to work evenings or weekends during holiday periods to support lettings.
The General Site Assistant works under the direction of the Premises Manager to ensure the school site is safe, secure, and well maintained for all users. Duties include setting up rooms for activities, moving furniture and equipment, carrying out routine compliance checks, and undertaking general maintenance and minor repairs. The postholder is a keyholder and is responsible, as part of the site team, for the locking of the school and maintaining site security.
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 Friday 19th June 2026
Interview Date: week beginning 22nd June 2026
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.
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