CORE PURPOSE

We require a competent, proactive Site Assistant to support the operational management, day-to-day maintenance, and security of our academy’s physical infrastructure and grounds. Operating within a supportive environment, the successful candidate will work closely with the estates team to ensure a safe, clean, and fully operational campus that meets all health and safety requirements for students, staff, and visitors.

THE SCHOOL

An 11–16 secondary school located in Ealing, West London. The school operates with a centralized behaviour system managed by the senior leadership team to maintain a quiet, structured, and respectful environment across the entire campus. The estates and operations department is a supportive, cohesive team that shares duties and utilizes streamlined digital logging tools to keep staff workloads manageable. Clear operational protocols are in place to ensure routine maintenance and compliance tasks are distributed fairly and completed during standard working hours.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Site Security & Access: Assist with the daily opening and closing routines of the school campus, ensuring all buildings are secure, alarms are set, and the site is safe for daily occupancy.

• Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out reactive and planned first-line maintenance tasks, porterage duties, and minor repairs across the school fabric and fixtures to a high standard.

• Compliance & Health & Safety: Complete routine statutory testing, including weekly fire alarm checks, legionella flushing, and visual playground inspections, maintaining accurate logs for health and safety records.

• Contractor & Lettings Support: Help monitor external service contractors on-site and support the coordination of school facilities during busy evening and weekend community lettings.

• Emergency Response: Act as part of the rapid-response team for urgent site issues such as adverse weather clearing, localized cleaning requirements, or immediate safety hazards.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: A recognized health and safety or facilities management certificate (such as IOSH or equivalent) is desirable, along with a valid UK driving license.

• Experience: Proven practical experience in caretaking, building maintenance, or a similar handyperson role, ideally within a school or public sector environment.

• Skills: Strong practical problem-solving skills, clear communication when interacting with school leadership and external visitors, and a reliable, collaborative approach to team tasks.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• Local Area & Community: Based in the bustling West London borough of Ealing, known as the "Queen of the Suburbs," the school serves a vibrant and diverse community. The area blends green open spaces like Walpole Park and Ealing Common with film heritage, lively commercial districts, and a strongly supportive network of local families.

• Transport & Commuting: The school benefits from exceptional transport infrastructure, with quick road links via the A40 (Western Avenue) and A406 (North Circular). Public transit is extensive, including numerous bus routes, the District and Central Underground lines, and the Elizabeth line via Ealing Broadway, providing rapid transit across Central London, Heathrow, and the home counties.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.