Job Introduction
We are currently looking for a passionate, proactive individual to join our expanding team as a Site Assistant. Our school premises and extensive landscapes form the very foundation of our daily operations and community identity.
To support the Site Manager with the security, cleanliness, landscape maintenance, and comprehensive environmental upkeep of the school site. A primary differentiator for this specific position is our emphasis on premium grounds maintenance. St. Mark's boasts an extensive landscape and exterior ecosystem. The successful candidates will ensure that our outdoor learning spaces, playing fields, borders, and main entrances are kept in top-tier condition year-round.
With an extensive landscape profile, our outdoor areas require steady, high-quality attention to keep them looking pristine and inspiring. Responsibilities include: Horticulture & Aesthetics: Maintaining high-standard lawn care, hedge rows, decorative borders, and planting beds across the property. Machinery Operations: Operating and executing safe daily maintenance on commercial-grade lawnmowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and leaf blowers. Seasonal Stewardship: Leading winter gritting, snow clearing, leaf management, and storm remediation to ensure absolute safety for pupils and staff on entry lines. Environmental Cleansing: Clearing outside drains, gullies, and pathways daily to eliminate blockages and maintain crisp site presentation.
Beyond the landscape, the assistant site team ensures the absolute structural integrity, security, and day-today functional operations of the main school estate: 1. SITE SECURITY & LOCKS 2. REPAIRS & DECORATION Act as an authorized primary key holder. Responsibilities include executing precise shift based opening and lock-up routines, conducting comprehensive security sweeps, checking for vandalism, and addressing out-of-hours emergency alarm calls. Execute planned minor DIY repairs, carpentry, fixtures installation, and routine painting/redecoration projects during holiday down-times to ensure all interior classrooms stay fresh and safe. 3. UTILITIES & OPERATIONS 4. LOGISTICS & FUNCTIONS Assist with monitoring major utilities (heating, lighting, ventilation, filtration). Conduct daily checks to confirm operational efficiency and report complex maintenance requirements promptly. Support the physical configuration of the school for large-scale events, parent evenings, performances, and physical relocations of classrooms or heavy furniture assets.
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING • • Good standard of literacy and numeracy (GCSE English & Mathematics Grade C or equivalent preferred). Willingness to complete all mandatory health, safety, and trade certifications listed in the training pathway. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE • • • Demonstrable experience in grounds maintenance, landscape upkeep, horticulture, or agricultural labor. Proven background in practical hands-on DIY work, carpentry, painting, or building maintenance tasks. Confident operator of power tools and maintenance machinery with explicit attention to safety guidelines.
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.
