Job Description

Salary

Outer London Scales Points 6-10 (29,856 - 31,611).

Contractual hours

36

Basis

Full Time

Job type

Support Staff - Other

Location

Croydon

Job category

Estate Management

Date posted

16/12/2025

Job reference

GST-R1612



We have an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and reliable Site Assistant to join Orchard Park High School to support its Premises Team to ensure that the school site, including the premises, furniture, fittings and grounds, are maintained to a high standard. The successful candidate will have previous experience or knowledge of basic building repair and maintenance, combined with a flexible approach, excellent personal and management skills, and very strong team working skills.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

Main responsibilities:

Being proactive in identifying, reporting and rectifying the building defects, ensuring a high standard of repair is maintained. To support the security of the premises as required. To include the opening up and locking of premises including extended school provision, parent's evenings, lettings and emergency call outs as required. To undertake a range of re-decoration and maintenance work, as agreed with the Site or Regional Estates Manager to ensure a high standard of repair and decoration throughout the school. Undertake activities to maintain a safe and clean external environment e.g. gritting, litter picks, waste collection and removal, graffiti removal, safe access routes and keeping drains free from obstruction. To carry out Health and safety checks including: Fire, emergency lighting, Legionella and keeping accurate up to date records under the direction of the Site Manager or Regional Estates Manager. The operation of premises programmed systems, ensuring that all plant and equipment operates at maximum efficiency and economy, with special regard to energy conservation and to regularly inspect equipment to ensure that it is clean and in a safe working order, reporting any deficiencies as appropriate and if required contact a competent contractor to repair. Supervise and contact contractors when necessary. To assist with cleaning duties as required, or where appropriate, the monitoring of cleaning contractors, supporting during periods of absence, or where additional cleaning is required. To undertake general portage duties to include the setting out and putting away furniture as necessary, including possible room changes. To use the online helpdesk system to record and respond to job requests, and report back to the Site Manager. Be flexible to cover the opening, closing, heating, and availability of equipment as necessary for any school events and lettings

You will need:

Good IT / numeracy / literacy skills / GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English Full UK valid driving licence with the ability to drive a manual minibus for picking up deliveries, driving to other sites and taking students on trips. Knowledge of moving and handling procedures Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities

What's in it for you:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme Access to Blue Light Card scheme Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only) An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation


Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is

11.59 pm on Sunday 4th January 2026

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We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.