Southampton City Council
Site Assistant
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Welcome to St. Mark's CE School
We are a vibrant faith-based learning community dedicated to enabling every child to thrive through exceptional educational opportunities.
We are currently looking for a passionate, proactive individual to join our expanding team as a Site Assistant. Our school premises and extensive landscapes form the very foundation of our daily operations and community identity.
Purpose of the Post
To support the Site Manager with the security, cleanliness, landscape maintenance, and comprehensive environmental upkeep of the school site. A primary differentiator for this specific position is our emphasis on premium grounds maintenance. St. Mark's boasts an extensive landscape and exterior ecosystem. The successful candidates will ensure that our outdoor learning spaces, playing fields, borders, and main entrances are kept in top-tier condition year-round.
Core Focus
Premium Grounds Maintenance
With an extensive landscape profile, our outdoor areas require steady, high-quality attention to keep them Looking Pristine And Inspiring.
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Responsibilities Include
- Horticulture and Aesthetics: Maintaining high-standard lawn care, hedge rows, decorative borders, and planting beds across the property.
- Machinery Operations: Operating and executing safe daily maintenance on commercial-grade lawnmowers, strimmers, hedge cutters, and leaf blowers.
- Seasonal Stewardship: Leading winter gritting, snow clearing, leaf management, and storm remediation to ensure absolute safety for pupils and staff on entry lines.
- Environmental Cleansing: Clearing outside drains, gullies, and pathways daily to eliminate blockages and maintain crisp site presentation.
Building Care and Compliance
Site Security and Locks
Act as an authorized primary key holder. Responsibilities include:
- Executing precise shift-based opening and lock-up routines
- Conducting comprehensive security sweeps, checking for vandalism, and addressing out-of-hour emergency alarm calls.
Repairs and Decoration
Execute planned minor DIY repairs, carpentry, fixtures installation, and routine painting/redecoration projects during holiday downtimes to ensure all interior classrooms stay fresh and safe.
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Utilities and Operations
Assist with monitoring major utilities (heating, lighting, ventilation, filtration). Conduct daily checks to confirm operational efficiency and report complex maintenance requirements promptly.
Logistics And Functions
Support the physical configuration of the school for large-scale events, parent evenings, performances, and physical relocations of classrooms or heavy furniture assets.
We will review applications as and when they are received and reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
To Apply
Please complete the 'support staff' Application form, when completed please email to:
If you need any more information on the role please call:
02380 720056 or email
St Mark's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS.
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