Job Description

Weekend Site Assistant / Caretaker (Part-Time)

Hours:

9 hours per week

Days:

Saturday & Sunday

Time:

9:00am - 1:30pm

The Royal Harbour Academy is seeking to appoint a

vibrant, enthusiastic, and reliable Site Assistant

who shares our belief that every child and young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential in a safe and supportive learning environment.

This is a key role within the school, supporting the smooth running, safety, and presentation of our site during weekends and look after the school lettings.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including but not limited to:

Site security and safety, including acting as a key holder (locking and unlocking the premises) General property and site maintenance, including minor repairs and redecoration Ensuring high standards of cleanliness across the site Grounds maintenance Supporting school lettings Compliance duties, including fire alarm testing and water temperature checks Setting up examination desks when required Maintaining accurate Health & Safety and compliance records

Person Specification

The ideal candidate will:

Be physically fit, as the role involves moving furniture Possess good DIY and maintenance skills Have knowledge of Health & Safety requirements Demonstrate basic IT skills Have an understanding of safeguarding and child protection Take pride in maintaining the school site to a very high standard, both internally and externally
Training & Development

We offer

excellent CPD opportunities

, both as an academy and through our wider multi-academy trust. Support and training will be provided where upskilling is required.

Additional Benefits

Membership of the

Local Government Pension Scheme

Being part of a highly successful multi-academy trust Free

Employee Assistance Programme

(wellbeing and advice)

Cycle to Work

and

Technology Schemes

Kent Rewards Scheme

- access to local and national retail discounts Access to

Medicash Health Care Cash Plan

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

The Royal Harbour Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In line with

KCSIE 2025 guidance

, the school reserves the right to conduct online and social media checks on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.

All offers of employment are subject to:

Enhanced DBS check Satisfactory references Prohibition from teaching check (where applicable)
This post is exempt from the

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

.

Further Information

All applications must aply on Kent Teach portal, link below:

TO APPLY: https://www.kent-teach.com/Recruitment/Vacancy/VacancyDetails.aspx?VacancyId=151958

If you require further information, please contact the school on

01843 852500

or email

lee@rha.kent.sch.uk

.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 13.16 per hour

Expected hours: 9 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Ramsgate: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Can you tell us about any skills or experience you have that might be helpful in this job?
Language:

English (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person