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Acorn Education Trust is looking to appoint a motivated and hardworking Site Operative to support with lock-up duties at Kingdown School. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our dedicated Site Team, which is responsible for general school security, safety and maintenance.
Working Hours: Part time (12 hours per week, Tuesday – Friday 4pm until 7pm, 39 weeks per year, includes teacher Training Days). Required: ASAP.
Kingdown School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, educating young people between the ages of 11 and 18 years. We have a strong reputation in the local community and beyond, built on an unswerving focus on the quality of teaching and learning and great pastoral care. Ranked in the top 10 secondary schools in Wiltshire, our school is located in the charming garrison town of Warminster, with excellent links to Salisbury, Bath, Bristol and the South-West. We are an academy under Acorn Education Trust, which provides exciting opportunities to collaborate and improve local education.
Reporting to the Site Team Coordinator, you will be responsible for ensuring the school is locked after hours, ensuring the site and grounds are safe and secured. You may also be required to provide occasional security, safety and maintenance support across our other Trust settings so a driving license is advantageous.
We are looking for someone who:
1. Can work under pressure and meet deadlines;
2. Holds a full, clean driving licence (advantageous);
3. Has strong interpersonal and communications skills;
4. Is organised, self-motivated and consistent;
5. Is a really strong team player;
6. Is well presented with professional approach;
7. Is interested in developing a career within a growing Multi Academy Trust.
We can offer the successful candidate:
8. An ambitious and vibrant place to work, with enthusiastic children and staff who are passionate about learning;
9. A workplace where everyone feels valued and supported;
10. Opportunities for training and progression;
11. The support of Acorn Education Trust, with excellent opportunities to work with experienced colleagues;
12. A supportive and clearly defined induction procedure.
For information about this role, including a full Job Description and Person Specification, please read our Applicant Information Pack. If you have any additional questions, please contact our school admin office on: 01985-215551
Closing Date: Friday 20th March 2026 at 12pm
Interview Date: w/c Monday 23rd March 2026
Please note: while the closing date for applications has been set, we reserve the right to interview and appoint a suitable candidate upon receipt of an exceptional application. Therefore, we would encourage prompt application for this position.
Safeguarding Statement
Acorn Education Trust, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful in obtaining this post you will be subject to a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and health screening. We are an equal opportunities employer. As part of our safer recruitment processes, if you are shortlisted for the post, we will carry out a social media account search.