Site Assistant - Full-time

Meopham School, Meopham

• Ref:KCC886-4004-555S
• Posted:30/01/2026
• Pay:£24,507 - £25,535 FTE – SAT B
• Start Date:March 2026
• App Close Date:20/02/2026 at 15:00
• Interviews:Ongoing

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• 37 hours per week, all year round

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.

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.

Join us to benefit from:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC 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 
• 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.

Information about the school

We are an 11-18 school located in the beautiful village of Meopham, taking students from the surrounding villages and also from Gravesend, which is close by via public transport. We are very proud to be able to offer these young people a dynamic and forward-thinking school that embraces modernity, whilst also providing the tranquility and natural beauty of a traditional village setting. We believe that all young people - regardless of background - should be able to benefit from an education in such a setting.

As part of Swale Academies Trust, we benefit from a collaborative network of nine secondary schools in Kent and East Sussex, and as such, there are a range of professional development and further career progression opportunities available, including the full range of National Professional Qualifications.

We’re a supportive, friendly, approachable team who all work together because we all believe in the same thing: that our job, as educators, is to make the world - and its future - a better place. If you believe in the same thing too, then we warmly welcome you to come and take a look at what our school has to offer.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Diane Mills
• Address:Wrotham Road, Meopham, Kent, DA13 0AH
• Telephone: (01474) 814646
• Email: diane.mills@swale.at

Fax: (01474) 814646

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack