Great Walstead School
West Sussex
£27,920.97 per year
Salary:
£27,920.97 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
10 October 2025
Job overview
Great Walstead is a dynamic Independent Day School nestled in the glorious 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 Maintenance Assistant to start as soon as possible.
Duties will include:
* General repairs, including basic carpentry, plumbing, minor electrical works and redecoration
* Setting up for school events, etc.
* Ensuring that the premises are safe and welcoming
* Assisting with parking
The successful candidate will:
* Have previous experience in a similar role
* Have knowledge of health and safety and manual handling at work
* 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
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm, all year round.
In return, we offer an extensive benefits package, including a generous pension contribution, death in service, use of the extensive grounds out of working hours, free meals during term time, uniform, free staff parking and an employee assistance programme.
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Closing date: Noon on Friday, 10th October 2025.
Applicants will be considered as they are received, and the School reserves the right to appoint at any point during the application process.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects 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.
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About Great Walstead School
Great Walstead School
Lindfield, Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 2QL
United Kingdom
We are a Christian school whose staff, above all, seek to value and to nurture each child. We want our children to be happy and to enjoy their time with us. I hope that you will also gain an impression of a school that gives children a tremendous start in life. The rounded education we offer, coupled with our impressive investment in modern facilities, give children here every opportunity to discover and develop talent. We help children to reach their potential in the academic sphere but, just as importantly, to develop in all things creative, social and spiritual.
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