Maintenance/Grounds Assistant

Our Estates team are the engine room of our school. They play a key role in ensuring the health & safety and wellbeing of all pupils, staff and visitors. We are looking for a candidate to join our busy team, who will take pride in looking after our school buildings and grounds, who has a 'can do' and 'hands on' attitude, who works well within a team, is positive and has good communication skills. The willingness to work hard to get things completed to a high standard is essential, as is the ability to be flexible.

Pennthorpe is a very busy, but happy school where no two days are ever the same! There will also be a requirement for some minibus driving, which will require a full, clean UK PCV Driving Licence, with a D1 (NFHR) also being desirable, although not essential.

We will be considering both Part Time and Full Time candidates for this role. Please specify your preference in your application or for further detail contact our Head of Recruitment, Chloe Wharton on Recruitment@Pennthorpe.com or call on 01403 822391.

The closing date for applications is 15th May 2024; however, we will assess applications as they come in and may withdraw the vacancy before this date so early application is recommended.

To find out more, or to apply, please follow this link: https://www.pennthorpe.com/vacancies/maintenance-grounds-assistant/

Applications through TES /CVs will not be included in shortlisting. You must apply through our website linked above.

If you share our ethos, are passionate about education and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, please submit an online application form through our website. Further details, including a job description and the application form can be requested from our Head of Recruitment, Chloe Wharton as listed above.

Pennthorpe School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). As part of the shortlisting process, the School will consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.