Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time

Salary: FTE £26,320, pro rata £15,792

Start date: As soon as possible

The role

Sutton High School is looking for an industrious and hardworking Estates Assistant to join our Estates team on a part time basis.

You will assist the team with the efficient and effective provision of site security, maintenance, cleaning, compliance and support services as required by the school. You will work in accordance with all current internal and external Health & Safety regulations and guidelines, ensuring that the school site remains safe and secure for all of our staff, students and visitors.

You will be a reliable and punctual individual, with a professional attitude and a willingness to learn new skills. Previous general maintenance such as painting, general building repairs and basic carpentry is essential, along with a knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

This role is 21.6 hours per week worked over 3 days, Friday to Sunday or Saturday to Monday on shift rotation. Shifts are 06:00 to 14:12 and 14:00 to 22:12

About Sutton High School

Sutton High School is an academically selective independent day school for 850 girls with an age range of 3 to 18 years. We are situated on a green and leafy site in central Sutton, close to excellent public transport links and major roads. Both Senior and Prep Schools are amongst the top schools in the country, with our GCSE results placing us 65th in national rankings in 2023.

Sutton High School is characterised by a warm, happy and inclusive community, where girls support each other to aspire and achieve, and individuality is celebrated.

Why Sutton High School?

The school is a member of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST) and the Girls’ Schools Association (GSA). Membership of the GDST, the largest group of independent girls’ schools in the UK, gives us unrivalled opportunities for training and sharing of good practice in teaching and learning.

Employee benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme (up to 18% employer contribution and flexibility to generate a pay top-up of up to 10% of pensionable salary in lieu of pension)
• 35-week school year (including INSET days) across 3 terms with a two-week break in the Autumn
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £740 per year)
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For further details and to apply, please click the apply button.

Closing date: 4pm, 28th March 2024.

Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable applicant be found.

Sutton High School is part of the GDST (Girls’ Day School Trust) - the leading network of independent girls’ schools in the UK. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.