Overview
Great Walstead is a dynamic Independent Day School nestled in the Sussex countryside on a site of 250 acres, surrounded by fields and woodland. The School seeks to nurture academic ability, kind character and a spirit of adventure in our pupils whose ages range from 2 ½ to 13 years old. The School believes that children are born creative, curious and imaginative.
We are looking for a
Evening Facilities Assistant to start as soon as possible
Monday to Friday 4pm to 9.30pm, term time plus 3 weeks and 6 Inset Days per year
Salary £14,834 – £16,600 per annum, depending on experience
Responsibilities
* Meeting hirers at the start and end of their hire session and be a point of contact during the hire session
* Monitor visitors on site
* Securely locking the buildings at the end of the day
* Assisting the site team to manage traffic flow and parking
* Be responsible for the fire alarm panel in the event of an activation
* Ensuring that the premises are clean, safe and welcoming
* Setting up rooms for meetings, chapels, assemblies and events as required
Requirements
* Have previous experience in a general maintenance or cleaning role
* Have knowledge of health and safety at work and manual handling
* Have good communication and interpersonal skills
* Be a team player who is friendly and professional with the ability to relate well to children and adults
* Good organisational skills, with an ability to prioritise and time manage
Further information
Further details and an application form can be obtained at the School’s website: https://www.greatwalstead.co.uk/about-us/employment-opportunities
Closing date
Closing date for applications: Noon, Friday 19th September 2025
Applications will be considered as they are received and the school reserves the right to appoint at any point during the application process.
Safeguarding and other notices
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all of our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure via the DBS and to register with the Update Service. Great Walstead is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Data Handling – please refer to Great Walstead’s Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notice which can be found on the School’s website.
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