Site Assistant - Mary Rose Academy

Site Assistant 22.5 hours per week, 40 weeks per year (Mon-Fri: 06:30 – 11:00) Band 4 Actual pro-rata salary £12,015 - £12,621 Annual FTE Salary £26,034 – £27,347 Mary Rose Academy are looking to appoint hardworking and committed individual to join the Site Team at Compass – Gisors Road, Southsea, PO4 8GT.  The ideal candidate will be motivated, enthusiastic, reliable and able to foster good working relationships within the establishment.  You will need to be a flexible individual, as there will be a requirement, on occasion, to cover our other sites including; Sixth Form at Craneswater School, Southsea, PO4 0JR and The Lantern – Penhale Road, Fratton, PO1 5EF.  We are seeking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic and highly motivated site assistant to join our Site Team. The post will work flexibly across our academies within our Trust. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.  The successful candidate will support the utilisation of the school premises and associated facilities for both educational and allied usage, ensuring the premises are presented at all times in a clean, secure, safe and well-maintained state. You must be able to use your initiative and manage your time well, whilst at the same time enjoy working as part of a team. Having a hands-on approach and working knowledge of safety, security, repair and maintenance is essential for the role. To fully comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 etc. the academy’s Health and Safety Policy and support the accurate maintenance of statutory Health & Safety documentation.  Training will be given to the successful candidate. At Solent Academies Trust, we are proud to be a community built on connection, respect, and belonging.      Our Relational Culture Charter guides us to work together and support each other through:  • Valuing Difference  • Effective Communication  • High Challenge & High Support to Empower  • Respect for All  • Solution-Focused Approaches  We believe that when relationships thrive, people thrive – and so do the children and young people we serve. By joining Solent Academies Trust, we offer you: • Excellent staff induction with a commitment to high-quality professional development aligned in relational leadership and HR excellence • A culture rooted in relational practice, belonging, and wellbeing • A workplace where your values, voice, and contribution truly matter • Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of a 50/50 contribution to build over time • Competitive employer pension contribution • Confidential Counselling & Wellbeing Support Service • Life Insurance - 3 times annual salary (for members of the pension scheme) • Increase of annual leave after 5 years of service from 28 to 32 days • Free onsite parking at most of our academies • CPD opportunities to support Career development • Employee Referral Scheme • Employee Benefits Platform The required hours for this role are Mon – Fri 6.30am – 11.00am, 40 weeks per year. For more details, please visit our jobs board: Solent Academies Trust | SAMpeople Recruit [https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/solentacademiestrust]. If you have any questions at all, please email talent@solentacademiestrust.info [talent@solentacademiestrust.info]. Closing date for applications is Monday 9th November 2026, 9.00am. Interviews will be held on Thursday 20th November 20 26. Solent Academies Trust welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. Only applications submitted on the academy’s application form will be accepted Solent Academies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.