Site Assistant
Trinity Academy Whitehill
Trinity Academy Whitehill
Site Assistant
20 hours per week
Term time only plus 13 days (190 working days)
Scale 2
Actual Annual Salary: £11,861 - £12,047
Fixed Term Contract (1 year)
This role is offered on a 20-hour per week basis and provides flexible working arrangements, offering an excellent opportunity to achieve a positive work-life balance while meeting the needs of the academy. The specific working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate.
What You’ll Bring to the Team
You will play a central role in maintaining an exceptional outdoor environment, ensuring our grounds are safe, welcoming, and well cared for, enhancing the daily experience of pupils, staff, and visitors.
Through hands‐on gardening and groundskeeping, you will make a visible impact on the life of the school - maintaining lawns, caring for planted areas, and keeping outdoor spaces safe, tidy, and appealing throughout the year. Your work will help create an environment the whole school community can enjoy and take pride in.
Alongside your outdoor responsibilities, you will work as part of a dedicated site team, supporting the wider upkeep of the school and helping to ensure internal areas remain safe, clean, and well presented.
With a proactive and self‐motivated approach, you will take ownership of your work, identifying areas for improvement and responding effectively to maintain high standards across the site. Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, your initiative and attention to detail will be key to sustaining a high‐quality environment.
Why You’ll Love It Here at Trinity Academy Whitehill:
Varied and active work - A hands-on role with a mix of indoor and outdoor tasks.
A supportive culture - A collaborative, welcoming team and approachable leadership who value your voice and wellbeing.
Enrichment and experience - Opportunities to take part in trips, clubs, and community projects that enrich school life.
A competitive offer - National pay scale salary, supported by a generous employer pension contribution and other benefits such as access to on‐site electric car charging.
The Application Process
1. Submit your completed application form to ***email_hidden***.
2. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, which will include a practical task.
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Closing date: 8am, Monday 13th July 2026
Interviews: w/c Monday 13th July 2026
For further information on this role, the benefits of working for the trust and how to apply, visit our recruitment website; www.trinitymat.org/all-vacancies. Here you can also view our Staff Prospectus.
Trinity Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer and want our staff profile to reflect the community we serve.
Pay: £11,861.00-£12,047.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
