The opportunity:

As a Site Assistant, you will support general site duties such as minor repairs, setting up rooms, health and safety checks, and maintaining cleanliness and security. At times, you may also be asked to work as a Site Supervisor (with appropriate compensation), taking on additional responsibility for overseeing site operations, coordinating contractors, opening and locking up the site and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.

What we offer:

An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of it's staff and students.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

To support the Premises Teams across GLT schools by providing additional staffing when required, especially during long-term absences, regular or ad hoc events organised on the premises.  

Please note that the following activities are intrinsic to the role and cannot be eliminated:

• Working at height
• Working in confined spaces
• Use of equipment
• Porterage of various furniture and equipment
• Travelling to and work at all GLT schools  

The successful candidate will:

• Have a good command of spoken and written English.
• Be calm, discreet, reliable and attentive to detail.
• Deal with students firmly, fairly and pleasantly.
• Remain composed under pressure and follow procedures accurately.
• Be flexible, adaptable and able to work as part of a team.

Key Application Dates:

• Closing Date Applications must be received by no later than Monday, 2nd February 2026 at 10:00am however please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications or appoint a suitable candidate.

• Interview Date - TBC
• Start Date - ASAP

Safer recruitment:

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities.

Sponsorship:

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.