The Independent Schools' Bursars Association
26,853 per year
SO21 1HA
Part-time
22nd September 2025

We are seeking a maintenance assistant to join the St Swithun's staff on a part time basis.

The maintenance assistant reports to the estates manager, under the day-to-day supervision of the maintenance supervisor and is part of the wider estates department. The maintenance team comprises the maintenance supervisor, two skilled tradespeople and this maintenance assistant role.?

The estates department is made up of small maintenance, grounds, caretaking and transport teams. Whilst working on their own projects and priorities, all estates staff support each other at peak times. ?

The postholder will also provide a 'backup' to the caretaking team, taking on duties such as evening site security and weekend on call duties when needed.

The weekly working pattern of 20 hours per week can be flexible for the right candidate, it could be four hours on five days, or more hours on fewer days. Hours worked in the evening or weekend to provide caretaker cover will be agreed in advance and may be in place of some usual working hours, or may be paid as overtime. ?

?The postholder will be entitled to 5.6 weeks of annual leave including an allocation for bank holidays.? ?The salary for this role is £26,853 FTE (£13,426.50 pro rata for the part time hours)?

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds. You may have trained in a particular trade, worked in a multi-skilled role, or built-up significant knowledge and hands-on experience through your own projects. Most important is a positive, flexible approach and a commitment to helping keep our school running smoothly.

The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 22 September.?

Please complete our online application form which can be found here. ?

?For?any queries about the role or the application process, please contact the HR Department by telephone: 01962 835798 or email: recruitment@stswithuns.com ?

?Applications will be considered as they are received, and we reserve the right to? close applications before the closing date.?

Closing date:

22/09/2025

Location:

SO21 1HA

Salary:

£26,853 FTE

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