Upton House School - Site Assistant

Location: Berkshire
School: Upton House School
Type: Part-time
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Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, practical and motivated Site Assistant to join our outstanding Site team working in a school with children aged 2 to 11 years.

Detail

Location: Windsor, Berkshire

Salary: £20,000-£22,000 dependant on experience

Contract: Permanent, Part-Time, All Year Round

Hours of Work: 1pm - 6pm 25 hours per week

To Start: ASAP

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled, practical and motivated Site Assistant to join our outstanding Site team working in a school with children aged 2 to 11 years.

A little bit about us

We are a small independent school in Windsor. The school has been running since 1936. We value each and every member of our staff team and recognise that people can bring different ideas and suggestions all of which are equally valued. We view our team members as our extended family and most of our staff have worked with the school for many years.

Responsibilities

To carry out the maintenance of the school buildings and grounds to a good standard making sure they are clean and secure. Liaise with the onsite cleaning staff alongside the Premises Manager and be responsible for routine checks to the school minibus’s and for driving pupils as required.

Building maintenance includes, but limited to, small carpentry jobs, painting and decorating, basic plumbing, limited electrical, maintenance of locks and heating systems and gardening.

As part of keeping the school secure the Site Assistant will man the school gate at school pick up times throughout the afternoon, to help make sure all our children are kept safe.

You will need to be flexible, take pride in your work and be able to work with all members of the school community. Basic computer skills and an understanding of health and safety are required.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience of working in a similar position and must hold a valid driving licence. Some out of hours and weekend work will be required.

What we can offer

Part-time , All Year Round position, ie, 52 weeks/year including school holidays, working from 1pm–6pm
Potential to progress further and develop your career
6 weeks holiday
Fee discount
Opportunity to access various training packages to support you in your role
Helpful and supportive management team
A friendly and supportive team
An easily accessible school that is in the heart of Windsor town

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate for this role would have:

Previous experience of working onsite at a school in an estates or caretaking role
Knowledge of site maintenance, plumbing, electrical, carpentry skills and gardening skills
Basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance
Full clean UK driving licence
Minibus driving qualification (desirable) or willingness to complete the MIDAS course to drive a minibus
To be proactive in getting jobs done without being asked
Excellent communication skills
Able to work as part of a team and use your own initiative
Commitment to your role and being an inspiration
Have a fun, can do attitude
A willingness to meet challenges with enthusiasm and to contribute as a team member is essential

If you are interested in applying for this role please fill in the application form and send to recruitment@uptonhouse.org.uk and we will be in contact with you. We look forward to hearing from you!

The job description and application form can be downloaded from the school website www.uptonhouse.org.uk/discover-upton-house/vacancies

Closing date: Wednesday 5th November 2025

Upton House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.