At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform day-to-day repairs, maintain school vehicles, and keep grounds tidy.
- Company: Join a purpose-built school dedicated to supporting diverse young people.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days holiday, medical cover, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Be part of an exciting new school opening in Autumn 2026.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Basic maintenance skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
The predicted salary is between 24796 - 27694 £ per year.
£24,796 - £27,694 + excellent benefits
Being a maintenance worker in our school means being part of something big. You’ll be doing your bit to make sure the school building is a great place to be for our young people.
You’ll do all the general, day-to-day repairs needed to keep our school up and running, drive the school vehicles and keep them in good working order, as well as making sure the school grounds and garden are kept neat and tidy. You’ll also be a familiar, friendly face, this means our young people will sometimes stop to chat to you so we’ll give you some training on child safeguarding to give you that extra confidence!
Opening in Autumn term 2026, Ardenwood School will operate as the primary campus of The Secret Garden School, an all through school, spanning primary and secondary across two sites. Ardenwood is a purpose-built, state-of-the-art primary campus and will cater for up to 40 pupils with a wide range of needs, including autism and social, emotional and mental health needs. This new exciting opportunity serves Coventry and the wider communities; you are at the heart of its development.
Our aim is to ensure that every pupil will continue to receive an outstanding educational experience, with individual progress, care and wellbeing at the centre of everything we do.
We know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the education sector. With us, you’ll get to bring learning to life and make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:
- Training: A full induction and on the job training
- Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 35 days holiday including bank holidays
- Flexible benefits: meaning you can increase/decrease benefits such as life insurance
- Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
- Medical cover: so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
- Beautiful working environments: with the very best facilities
- A recommend a friend scheme: that offers a £1,000 bonus every time
Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs– and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. The kind of person we’re looking for will:
- Have some maintenance skills, either professionally or as a DIY enthusiast
- Have a ‘can do’ attitude – a team player who rolls up their sleeves to help others
- Be confident taking responsibility for buying smaller pieces of maintenance equipment
- Willing to undertake Health & Safety and other relevant training
Our young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself.
The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
Site Assistant in Birmingham employer: Witherslack Group
At Ardenwood School, part of The Witherslack Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our generous benefits package, including 35 days of holiday, comprehensive training, and a focus on personal growth, all within a state-of-the-art facility designed for the unique needs of our students. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people while enjoying a fulfilling career in a vibrant community.
