Job Description

General Maintenance Assistant

Full-time, 52 weeks

Required ASAP

We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Assistant to work across both of our beautiful schools, as part of our Estates team to undertake general maintenance duties.

The maintenance cover team work on a rota basis and as such, and you are required to remain on-site (sleepover) at School when on duty.  Single accommodation is provided for this purpose.  There will be occasional evening/weekend work on a time in lieu basis.

In return, we offer a rewarding environment, as well as a number of notable benefits such as free school lunches, free on-site parking and use of our schools’ gym and pool facilities.

King Edward’s, Witley is a co-educational boarding and day 11-18 school for some 470 pupils, around 30% of whom are full boarders. We are an HMC school and proud of our unique heritage and place among British co-educational independent schools.

Barrow Hills School is a co-educational 2-13 years prep school, offering academic success within a balanced and generous education. We have a strong ethos built on our values of compassion, curiosity and connection, and we are proud to be widely recognised as a welcoming community with a warm, family atmosphere.

For further details please refer to the job description on our website or contact the HR Department at HR@kesw.org or on Telephone number 01428 686739.  To apply please return the completed application form, together with a suitable covering letter, including the names, addresses and telephone numbers of two referees to the HR Department.

Closing date: Noon,  Wednesday 1st May 2024, however we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.   Early applications are recommended.

Previous applicants have already been considered.

King Edward’s Witley is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Please refer to our websites or ask HR for our child protection and rehabilitation of offenders’ policy.  All successful applicants are required to complete an Enhanced disclosure through the DBS.   Applicants from underrepresented groups are particularly welcome.