Post: Site Assistant 

Location: Stoke Damerel Primary Academy, Plymouth

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade D, Point 8 – 14, £26,824 to £29,540 per annum

Actual Annual Salary:  £13,593 - £14,969

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, All Year Round

Contract Hours: 18.75 hours per week (14:15 to 18:00 - Monday to Friday )

About the role

We are looking for a professional, experienced and flexible individual to manage our school site. This role is job share role.  You will be expected to cover holidays when required.  You’ll be working in a network of highly skilled colleagues who all want the best in site safety and security for the school.

You’ll be covering duties such as minor grounds maintenance, health and safety checks, weekly water flushing as defined by our compliance software.  You will be responsible for the daily security of the site along with keyholder duties (unlocking and locking of the site on a daily basis) to include liaison with security contractors. You will also be required to carry out  remedial or decorating works within the school and on site to ensure the smooth running of the school.  There will be a requirement to carry out PAT on an annual basis in regards to electrical appliances across the school (training can be provided).

 At Stoke Damerel Primary Academy you will be working with a large team of teaching and support staff and you will work closely with the Headteacher, Office Manager and other Senior Leaders who will provide direction and guidance as needed.

 The role is to work with staff within the school and Trust to ensure that pupils, staff and visitors are within a safe and secure environment at all times.  

Experience of working in a busy education environment would be an advantage but is not essential.

About the successful candidate

We are looking for people who have the following experience and qualities:

•      Ability to build relationships with a variety of stakeholders e.g. school staff, suppliers, contractors and the Trust central team

•      Relevant experience of working in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential

•      Have the ability to work independently and use own initiative when required

•      Be able to display effective communication skills

•      Be eager to work collaboratively in a wider team, be adaptable and open to new ideas and practices

•      Ensure safe working practises and safeguarding practises are upheld

•      Able to deal with change and unpredictability positively with a “can do” attitude

•      Motivated and prepared to undertake further role appropriate training

•      Educated to GCSE level in English and Maths and competent with basic IT packages

 School Background:

At Stoke Damerel Academy our motto is Dream Big, Achieve Together.  What does this mean for our children?  It means that as a school we have a clear aim and intention to provide an education that enables each child to dream of their own unique, possible future. Dream Big means that we seek to provide a wide range of experiences and opportunities for children to discover their potential.   The children at our school consistently exemplify the words Achieve Together; they show time and again that they care for and support each other. 

Our core school values are to help our pupils become well-rounded, ambitious children who strive to reach their potential through the exciting opportunities and experiences we provide. We teach our children to develop life skills such as resilience, resourcefulness, relationships, reflectiveness and risk taking to achieve success in learning. The Academy has a PAN of 420.

Trust Background: 

Reach South is a young and developing Trust which operates across the South West of England with the aim of delivering all through 3-19 education.  We operate 15 academies in Plymouth, Bournemouth, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.  We are building this Trust on a clear set of values, behaviours and curriculum principles. At the heart of those values and principles is a belief in our young people and a determination to support them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to become the successful citizens for today and all of their tomorrows.

Our core business is delivering exceptional education for children and young people with a mission to help all pupils aspire to achieve beyond the expectations that others put on them.  We do this through the development of a talented and committed workforce. In order to deliver exceptional opportunities for learning, we need highly motivated staff across all parts of the organisation. 

 Teachers within Reach South belong to a national community of professionals, and benefit from a wide range of networks and development opportunities across the Trust. In time, our best teachers are able to work across schools, develop specialisms and step up to leadership roles within and beyond their own academy. The Trust provides a strong culture of collaboration and support, together with high expectations for staff and pupils alike.  

 Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.

 Next Steps:

 If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development, please get in touch by calling Dionne Webber, Office Manager on 01752 567686 or email at Dionne.Webber@stokedamerelacademy.org

Closing Date: Midnight Thursday 5th February 2026

Interview Date: Friday 13th February 2026

 Stoke Damerel Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and it expects all staff to share this commitment. This appointment is subject to enhanced DBS employment checks and suitability.