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 Officer, 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.
The hours for this role are Saturday and Sunday, 08:00 – 16:00. With further opportunities for during weekday evenings as required, which would be 17:00 – 22:30.
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:
· An inspirational, talented, committed staff, including a strong administration and premises team
· Great facilities including recently refurbished classroom suites and offices.
· An extensive CPD and Induction programme
· Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
· Free Parking
This is an excellent opportunity to join a school that is building on its already successful results and reputation within the local community. The school was categorized as ‘Good’ by OFSTED in October 2015, March 2019 and again in November 2025. We have an excellent track record of developing and supporting our staff to progress both professionally and in their careers.
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please visit our website: https://www.toynbee.hants.sch.uk/recruitment for an application form or contact recruitment@toynbee.hants.sch.uk for further details. Applications should be made using the Support Staff Application Form, CVs will not be considered.
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: 4th July 2025
Interview Date: TBC
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 DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks.”
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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.
