St Peter’s Preparatory School is seeking two Maintenance and General Site Assistants to support the upkeep, safety, and smooth running of our School site and grounds.
Working as part of the site team, you will carry out a wide range of general maintenance tasks including repairs, painting, carpentry, basic grounds and outdoor maintenance, and equipment movement. You will also support grounds maintenance and seasonal gardening tasks, assist with school events, school bus runs when required, parking duties, and help ensure all buildings, outdoor spaces, and facilities are clean, safe, and well maintained.
These are permanent, full-time positions, for which the salary is £24,784.50 per annum (including paid holiday entitlement). The successful candidate will work 37.5 hours per week with the following working patterns:
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: Thursday 11 June 2026
Early applications are encouraged as the School reserves the right to close the advert at any time.
Provisional interview date: Friday 19 June 2026
Start date: Monday 13 July 2026 (or as soon as possible thereafter)
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.
