Job Introduction
Toynbee School has a very strong community function operating 7 days a week, 360 days a year. We are looking for a Community Assistant to support our very successful Community function, which has grown significantly in the last 3 years. Reporting to our Community Manager, your main role will be the first point of contact for all community customers, ensuring they have everything they need for their hire, always keeping the site presentable and ensuring security of the site i.e. locking and unlocking the site. We also operate a Community Café serving drinks and snacks to customers.
The hours for this role are weekdays, 17:00 – 22:30 and weekends 08:00 – 16:00. We are looking for more than one person and would not expect these hours to sit with one individual.
We are looking for a proactive individual with excellent IT skills, specifically data processing and Office 365. Strong organisational skills, along with the ability to work to deadlines, are essential. Candidates should have a good level of literacy and numeracy (equivalent to at least a GCSE grade C or above in Maths and English) and excellent inter-personal skills.
Full training will be provided for the right candidate.
In return we offer the following :
· An inspirational, talented, committed staff, including a strong administration and premises team·
· An extensive CPD and induction programme·
· Private Bupa Healthcare
· 1 personal day per year in addition to your annual leave entitlement
· Local Government Pension Scheme
· Free parking
We reserve the right to end this advert earlier depending on applications received.
CVs will not be considered, only applications made using the Support Staff Application Form can be accepted.
Applicants should apply using the Support Staff Application Form which can be found on our website, together with a Candidate Application Pack: https://www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/vacancies.
Completed Application Forms should be submitted to: recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk. Please contact us via email or 02380269026 if you have any questions about the role.
Closing Date:26th January 2026
Interview Date: Candidates will be contacted should they be shortlisted.
Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
“Toynbee School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Criminal Records Bureau checks along with other relevant employment checks.”
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
