Site Assistant
Meopham School
Kent
- £24,507 - £25,535 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 02 March 2026
- Apply by:
- 20 February 2026
Job overview
Meopham School
£24,507 - £25,535 FTE – SAT B
37 hours per week, all year round
March 2026 start
Interviews: Ongoing
Are you a proactive individual with a "can-do" attitude and a knack for fixing things?
Meopham School is seeking a dedicated and hardworking Site Assistant to help ensure our school remains a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment for our students and staff.
This is a vital role at the heart of our school community, offering variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a tangible difference every day.
Role and Responsibilities
As a Site Assistant, you will work closely with our Site Manager to maintain the high standards of our school premises. Your day-to-day will be dynamic, covering everything from essential maintenance to ensuring the security of our site.
Key Responsibilities include:
Site Security: Acting as a designated key holder and managing the opening and closing of the premises.
Maintenance & Repairs: Taking pride in the school's appearance by undertaking general repairs, decorating, and carpentry tasks.
Compliance & Safety: Performing checks on heating, lighting, and security systems while upholding strict Health & Safety standards.
Team Support: Assisting with site matters, event setup for school functions, and supporting the cleaning team to keep our site pristine.
About You
We are looking for a reliable professional who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a busy educational environment.
Essential Criteria:
Technical Proficiency: Strong practical skills in maintenance or the building industry.
Versatility: Ability to handle basic plumbing, carpentry, and electrical tasks.
Work Ethic: A flexible approach, a strong work ethic, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to relate effectively to both colleagues and pupils.
Safeguarding: A commitment to the welfare and safety of our children.
Desirable Skills:
A clean driving license.
Certifications in First Aid, Asbestos Awareness, or Water Hygiene.
Experience with specialist equipment or ICT skills for record-keeping.
Why Join Swale Academies Trust?
By joining us, you become part of a forward-thinking Trust that values professional development. We offer a supportive atmosphere where your contribution to the learning environment is truly valued.
If you are ready to take on a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.
Join us to benefit from:
Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous employer contribution
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Scheme
Employee Referral Recruitment Incentive
Access to training and development
On-site Parking
Discounts with local and national retailers, cinemas and restaurants
Employee Assistance Programme – Wellbeing and advice
Cycle to Work scheme
Ready to join us?
If you are interested in this post and require further information or would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact David McQuillan, Deputy Headteacher, at david.mcquillan@swale.at.
Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to david.mcquillan@swale.at. Please note, we cannot accept CVs.
If you experience any difficulty in completing the application form, please contact recruitment@swale.at.
We are happy to discuss any support you may need during your application process as part of our reasonable adjustment approach.
In accordance with current GDPR compliance we will not keep any details / application forms on file once the position is filled.
Applications will be considered upon being received. Interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
Swale Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from ROA and will require an enhanced DBS disclosure.
Swale Academies Trust schools will conduct an online check of shortlisted candidates in line with the Keeping Children Safe In Education guidelines.
Attached documents
About Meopham School
Meopham School is a warm and fully-inclusive community set in the beautiful rural setting of the historic village of Meopham. At Meopham School, we strive to ensure all young people are nurtured to become aspirational and resilient in all areas of life. Students are encouraged to become respectful, tenacious, excellent young adults who go on to successful futures.
Our £14 million main school building opened in Spring 2018, and our new £9 million building opened in Spring 2024, offering eight new English classrooms, a Photography lab, a DT and Art suite and a fully equipped Performing Arts studio.
Our Vision
At Meopham School, we work in unity to create an exciting future for every individual, by instilling a culture of tenacity and excellence that both respects and truly improves the lives of all those within our school community.
Our Mission
Our mission at Meopham School is to provide our students with an excellent education through a fully inclusive and appropriately challenging curriculum that provides students with the creativity to meet the demands of an ever-changing world. We will create life-long learners by inspiring our students through outstanding lessons delivered by highly trained and qualified teachers. Through both a traditional academic curriculum at KS3 and KS4 and an ever-growing and highly-ambitious Sixth Form, students will make excellent progress and be encouraged to strive towards top-third universities, highly-sought degree apprenticeships or high-level employment.
Academic excellence is important, but we are also committed to instilling excellence in all aspects of our students’ development. Our Culture and Ethos Strategy will establish a safe and stimulating learning environment, and develop tenacious young people who can overcome any barriers to learning and have a strong sense of moral purpose. Our students will go on to make a positive difference locally, nationally and globally.
Our Cultural Capital Pledge will develop our students into well-rounded, confident, excellent young adults who have the greatest respect for themselves and others and can thrive in all contexts. We are committed to promoting unity with our partners in the local area through an extensive Community Engagement Programme, which enriches our students’ educational experience and establishes the school as a leading institution within Meopham, Gravesham and beyond.
We will empower our staff through an aspirational professional development programme, which provides meaningful and ambitious career routes for all staff. Meopham School will become a beacon of teaching excellence through its cutting-edge, forward-thinking pedagogy.
Headteacher
Ethan Roberts
Ofsted
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