Site assistant (grounds)edv/2026/cnsaoa/38790

About This Role

We are looking for a proactive and dedicated Site Assistant who will play a vital role in maintaining the safety, cleanliness, and functionality of our school premises with a focus on grounds maintenance. You will work closely with the Premises Manager and other staff members to ensure the smooth operation of the school site on a day-to-day basis, to ensure our site is clean, fit for purpose, secure and compliant with legislation and industry best practice. The focus of the role is on maintaining our beautiful and extensive outside spaces, including state‑of‑the‑art tennis courts, football and rugby pitches and the cricket field.

The position is offered based on working 32 hours per week, all year round. Working hours will be flexible depending on workload. There may be later finishes during school holiday periods and to accommodate school events during term time and on some weekends.

About Us

The City of Norwich School – An Ormiston Academy (CNS) is a vibrant, forward‑thinking academy, rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED, with high expectations for all its staff and students.

About The Role

The Core Purpose of the role is to:

• Provide caretaking services in order to facilitate the effective teaching and learning of students and the full use of the academy by those staff and students who occupy it.
• Provide caretaking services in order to prevent any health risk from occurring in the academy.
• Help maintain the fabric of the academy’s buildings and site.
• Carry out general repairs and maintenance.
• Have key‑holder responsibilities including opening or closing the site and alarm call‑out response.
• Make sure the classrooms and teaching areas are prepared for the students and teachers.

Please visit our website https://cns-school.org for more information about the school. For additional information about this role please email hr@cns-school.org.

Benefits and Support

• A culture of listening to colleagues
• An induction programme to ensure you are equipped to fulfil the role
• Opportunities to gain further qualifications through the apprenticeship framework
• A review and development process
• Strong continued professional development to enhance subject knowledge
• Cycle to work scheme (once in post for six months)
• On‑site parking
• Admission policy for children of staff
• Local Government Pension Scheme (Employer contributions 18.6%)

Additional Information

To apply, please complete an application form by the closing date above. It is important that you provide evidence in the Supporting Information section of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria set out in the person specification. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

City of Norwich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, right to work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.

All the academy policies can be found here: https://cns-school.org/key-info/policies.