Site Assistant (Kings Academy Ringmer)

About this Role

About the Role

As a Site Assistant you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the academy site. Working closely with the Site Manager you will help ensure that the buildings and grounds are safe secure well-maintained and ready for use each day.

This is a varied hands-on role where no two days are the same. Responsibilities include opening and closing the site carrying out routine maintenance and repairs monitoring heating systems and ensuring that all areas of the academy remain clean safe and fit for purpose. You will also support with deliveries porterage lettings and out-of-hours activities contributing to the smooth running of the academy.

You will be part of a small supportive site team and will be expected to take a proactive approach using your initiative to identify and address issues as they arise.

Hours of work:7.4 hours per day Monday to Friday. The successful applicant will work on a rota basis which will include early mornings evenings and occasional Saturdays in line with the needs of the academy.

For further information about the role or working hours please contact the Premises Manager Nigel Duckworth at.Alternatively this can be discussed at interview.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a keyholder ensuring the site is opened secured and alarms are operated appropriately

• Carry out routine maintenance repairs and daily site checks reporting any issues as required

• Maintain safe external areas including pathways and playgrounds and support with seasonal requirements such as frost protection

• Manage deliveries and undertake porterage duties across the site

• Monitor heating systems to ensure appropriate temperatures are maintained

• Support academy lettings events and out-of-hours activities

• Act as a point of contact for staff contractors and visitors in relation to site matters

What Were Looking For

• A reliable and responsible individual who understands the importance of site security

• Practical maintenance skills and a willingness to undertake a range of hands-on tasks

• A proactive approach with the ability to identify and resolve issues or escalate where needed

• Strong communication skills and a professional approachable manner

• A commitment to maintaining a safe environment with an understanding of (or willingness to learn) health and safety requirements

Why Join Us

This is a key role within the academy offering the opportunity to contribute directly to a safe well-maintained and positive learning environment. You will work as part of a supportive team and play an important role in the daily life of the academy.

What can we offer you

• Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority

• An established motivated and supportive department

• Conscientious and hardworking students in a very happy and safe school (OFSTED 2024)

• An effective behaviour for learning policy where pupils behave well (OFSTED 2024)

• A supportive and collaborative staff body

• An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression

• Two-week October half term

• Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)

• The opportunity to work in an Eco School

• A beautiful rural environment situated approximately 12 miles from the coastal city of Brighton and Hove

Kings Academy Ringmer:

Kings Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of Honesty Faith Courage . Our most recent Ofsted states the school has a culture of courtesy and respect and pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning. Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad exceptional enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say there is something for everyone.

Kings Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Educations Sustainability award.

Kings Group Academies:

Kings Academy Ringmer is part of Kings Group Academies. At Kings Group Academies our vision is to provide opportunity and success on a global stage which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of Honesty Faith and Courage drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

For full details and an application form can be download directly from our website: or contact Amanda French on either or quoting job reference P/526. We offer a first class working environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for career development.

Kings Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi Academy trust are exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions cautions and bind-overs including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 8.00am with the interview date w/b 11 May 2026.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.