School Caretaker / Site Assistant

Employer: Academics

Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: Full time

Posted: 2026-10-01T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

School Caretake / Site Assistant - Independent Prep School Location: Tunbridge Wells Hours: 35 hours per week Contract: Full-time An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced School Site Assistant to join a well-regarded independent prep school in Tunbridge Wells. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the school site, buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The ideal candidate will: Have previous experience working as a Site Assistant, Site Manager, Premises Assistant or similar role . Have practical experience of general maintenance, repairs and upkeep of school or commercial premises. Be confident carrying out routine checks and identifying maintenance or health and safety issues. Be organised, reliable and able to work independently. Have a proactive, hands-on approach and take pride in maintaining a high-quality environment. Be comfortable working around children and within a busy school setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly independent prep school and become an integral part of the wider school community. If you have previous site or premises experience and are looking for a rewarding role within an education setting, we would love to hear from you. Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

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