General Assistant

Royal Grammar School Guildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Guildford is seeking a General Assistant to join their Estates Team. This varied role involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting with logistics, and performing minor maintenance tasks. Ideal candidates will be proactive, reliable, and willing to learn. The position offers a salary of £26,889 per annum, 28 days' holiday, and benefits including private medical cover and a company pension scheme. A flexible work schedule is required, including weekends.

Benefits

28 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Private medical cover

Complimentary lunch during term time

Company pension scheme

Interest-free loans for rail season tickets

Charitable payroll giving scheme

Free use of school gym

Qualifications

• No previous experience in a school is necessary but a great attitude and a desire to learn is required.

Responsibilities

• Keep the school clean and free from litter.
• Lock and unlock rooms/buildings as required.
• Move furniture around the school as directed.
• Deliver parcels and other items.
• Undertake minor maintenance tasks.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

The role of General Assistant is both varied and rewarding. We are looking for a proactive and reliable individual who enjoys working as part of a larger team. No previous experience of working within a school is necessary but you will have great attitude and a desire to learn. We are committed to personal development for the successful candidate.

The General Assistant belongs within the Estates Team and will be required to undertake a variety of practical duties such as:

• Keeping the schools (both inside and outside) clean and free from litter;
• Locking up and unlocking rooms/buildings when required;
• Moving furniture around the school as directed by the Site Manager, including setting up chairs and tables;
• Delivering parcels, stationery and other items;
• Undertaking minor maintenance tasks, for example replacing light bulbs; repairing desks and chairs; washing bins and cleaning windows; decoration works as directed.

You will have a flexible approach to your work and be able to prioritise well, meeting deadlines when required.

The hours of work are spread over five days a week on a shift rota: 7.00am to 4.00pm; 8.00am to 5.00pm; 10.00am to 7.00pm. You must be available to work weekends on a rota basis.

In return you will receive:

• £26,889 per annum
• 28 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical cover
• Complimentary lunch during term time
  
• Company pension scheme with an individual contribution of 5% and a School contribution of 10%.
• Interest‑free loans are available for rail season ticket holders
• Charitable payroll giving schemeFree use of school gym

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.