General Site Assistant - Parkstone Grammar School

Job Introduction

Parkstone Grammar School Website

General Site Assistant

Parkstone Grammar School

Required as soon as possible, a new opportunity has arisen to join our hardworking and committed team of Support Staff at this outstanding 11-18 selective girls’ school which has an excellent academic reputation. We provide an excellent wellbeing package for staff and immediate family.

Grade C+1, Points 3-5

Actual Salary: £24,796 – £25,583 gross per annum pay award pending

37 hours per week, with overtime paid for weekend cover

52 working weeks per year

24 days holiday per year (increasing with length of service at 5 years to 28.5 days and 10 years to 31.5 days) not inclusive of bank holidays.

During term time the school is open from 6:00am to 9:45pm and on Saturday mornings, with some adhoc lettings on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. The General Site Assistants work on shifts during this time, which usually involves two unlocks at 6:00am and two locks at 9:45pm. Some flexibility is required to meet the operational needs of the school. Where there are no evening lettings (for example, during examination periods), earlier working hours may be agreed.  Weekend working will normally be paid as overtime and is expected to be approximately one day per month.  The work pattern in school holidays would typically be 8.00am to 4.00pm with one hour for lunch, with some requirement for evening and weekend shifts to assist with lettings.

The General Site Assistant’s primary role is to work under the direction of the Premises Manager to provide a clean and safe environment for users of the school premises and grounds.  This includes practical support such as moving furniture, setting rooms up for activities and undertaking general repairs and maintenance.  The General Site Assistant will be a keyholder responsible for unlocking and locking the school as part of a site team and maintaining the security of the school premises.

Candidates should apply by school application form only.  Full job details may be downloaded from the school website. We reserve the right to close this post early should a suitable candidate apply before the deadline date.

Please return the completed application form to recruitment@parkstone.poole.sch.uk

Closing Date: 9.00 am on Thursday 9th July 2026

Interview Date: Tuesday 14th July 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The school is also committed to a policy of equal opportunity.

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