St Peter’s Preparatory School, Lympstone is seeking a Grounds and Maintenance Assistant to support the upkeep, safety, and smooth running of our School site.
Working as part of the site team, you will carry out a wide range of general maintenance tasks including repairs, painting, carpentry, and equipment movement. You will also support grounds maintenance, assist with school events and parking duties, and help ensure all areas of the School are clean, safe, and well maintained.
This is a permanent, full-time position, for which the salary is £24,784.50 per annum (including paid holiday entitlement). The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30 with a 60-minute unpaid break each day. The role also benefits from six weeks’ paid holiday plus a two-week Christmas closure.
The role requires proven general maintenance experience, a good understanding of health and safety, fire safety and COSHH regulations, and strong organisational skills. You will need to be a team player with a flexible, positive approach and the ability to manage a varied workload to completion. A full, clean UK driving licence is required, as is the ability to undertake physical work and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
The successful candidate will be practical, reliable and committed to maintaining high standards across the School site, while sharing the School’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Closing date: Tuesday 30 June 2026
Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026 or sooner if possible
Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to close the advert at any time.
Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@stpetersprepschool.co.uk or posted to:
Recruitment Team,
St Peter’s Preparatory School,
Harefield,
Lympstone
EX8 5AU
**Please note that applications will only be accepted on the School’s own application form. We are unable to consider CVs.**
St Peter’s Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Shortlisted candidates will undergo an online check. The successful candidate will also be required to complete full child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
