Site Assistant - Full-time

Westlands School, Sittingbourne

• Ref:KCC886-5434-864S
• Posted:24/04/2026
• Pay:£25,316 - £26,378 - SAT B
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:08/05/2026 at 16:00
• Interviews:w/c 11th May 2026

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• £25,316 - £26,378 - SAT B
• 37 hours per week, All Year Round

We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our Site Maintenance team as a Site Assistant.

As a Site Assistant, you will be involved in the maintenance and security of the school premises, ensuring a safe environment for staff, students and visitors.

This is a full time, all year-round post. Working hours will be discussed at interview.

Main duties will be:

• To undertake general repairs and maintenance around the establishment;
• Ensure resources are stored and maintained appropriately;
• Maintain security of site
• Operate and regularly check heating, cooling lighting and security systems etc;
• Undertake general porterage duties such as: moving furniture and equipment within the school.
• Some travel between our Kent schools will be expected, for which travel expenses may be claimed.

The successful candidate will:

• Have proficient technical and practical skills relevant to the job;
• Have experience of working in a school or maintenance / building industry;
• Be able to carry out maintenance and other practical tasks
• Have a willingness to undertake appropriate training and professional development.
• Have  competency in communication, teamwork, and customer service
• Have an understanding of health and safety

Full details of the requirements of the post can be found in the accompanying recruitment pack.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our school. In return, we offer a stimulating, supporting, and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and will give due consideration to requests for flexible working.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

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
• 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 Peter Humphries, Assistant Headteacher, at peter.humphries@swale.at.

Applications should be made via Kent Teach or by submitting a SAT Application Form to peter.humphries@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

Westlands School is a large, mixed, 11-18 school with a tradition of excellent outcomes for students and a ‘Good’ OFSTED judgement. We have an enviable reputation in the local area, being significantly over-subscribed on an annual basis. As part of Swale Academies Trust we work in collaboration with other schools across Kent and East Sussex. We are a Teaching School and provide professional development of the highest quality.

Westlands School is part of Swale Academies Trust, a leading Multi-Academy Trust for school improvement. We are particularly proud of the fact that our curriculum provides a variety of academic, arts, technology and other vocational subjects; helping focus on students of all abilities making exceptional levels of progress, particularly in the key skills of literacy and numeracy.

Westlands offers a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment, where all staff are valued and where you will have the opportunity to access a range of excellent professional opportunities to support your progression.

Please visit https://www.westlands.org.uk/ for more information.

Job Contact Information

• Name:WSSrecruitment
• Address:Westlands Ave, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PF
• Telephone: 01795 477475
• Email: wssrecruitment@swale.at

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Recruitment Pack