Assistant Site Keeper

Overview

Marshalls Park Academy is seeking a capable, reliable and enthusiastic Assistant Site Keeper to join our busy Site Services Team in being responsible for general premises, grounds keeping and caretaking duties. Applicants should be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team to maintain and manage the grounds and buildings.

This role is full time, 52 weeks per year, 36 hours per week, 5 days per week, with your exact working pattern to be discussed at interview. The role also requires a degree of flexibility to cover for holidays, absence or at times of increased need.

Responsibilities

• A background in maintenance, DIY or trades (electrical, plumbing, gardening, carpentry and decoration).
• Caretaking, lettings, or facilities management experience, ideally in a school or similar setting.
• A hard-working, resilient approach and able to respond positively to competing demands.
• Adaptability and a confident team player.

Why Marshalls Park Academy?

Marshalls Park Academy is a vibrant, over-subscribed, mixed secondary school of 11 – 16 year olds. Situated in Romford, in the London Borough of Havering, we currently have 1200 students on roll. Having rapidly expanded, we now accept 240 spaces into our Year 7 cohort. The school has an excellent reputation within the local community, which is enhanced every year with our ever-improving academic performance and widening student achievements.

We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ school (2020), which “pupils are proud to attend” with “a strong sense of community”. Our staff are well-supported and enjoy working at the school; they “appreciate leaders’ support to reduce their workload and promote their well-being.”

Why SWECET?

At South West Essex Community Education Trust, we are passionate about providing the best start in life for our pupils. We are united in the belief that every young person needs and deserves an education that will maximise their future life chances.

We place our pupils’ needs at the heart of everything we do and support our colleagues in delivering high-quality education. Our vision is to establish a national reputation for the quality of education we provide.

Our academies are united by the things that make us both similar and unique – the DNA that ties us all together. The SWECET DNA is made up of the following components: Developing our people, Nurturing our differences, and Aspiring for excellence.

We believe that our colleagues are our most precious resource to provide high-quality learning experiences for all our pupils. Our colleagues work hard to support teams in their own schools and across the Trust and in return, the SWECET Wellbeing Charter sets out our actions to support our colleagues.

If you have energy and passion in abundance and would relish the opportunity to be part of our team, we look forward to hearing from you. Visits from prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit, please email recruitment@swecet.org.

Important: If interested in this vacancy please submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close the advertisement early.

How to apply: Please complete your application using the online form linked to this posting. Application Close: Wednesday 25 February 2026 – midnight. Interviews: To be confirmed.

Safeguarding

South West Essex Community Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, online checks and an enhanced DBS check with the Disclosure & Barring Service.

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-declaration of their criminal record prior to interview, and online checks may be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.