Elmlea Schools are looking for a part-time Site Officer. Hard-working and good DIY skills are essential but previous school site experience is not essential.
Elmlea Schools, part of the Russell Education Trust, is seeking to appoint a dedicated Site Officer or an aspiring Site Officer to join our team as soon as possible. This is a crucial role in supporting the Site Team to ensure the smooth running of the school site, including: maintaining the security of the school; carrying out maintenance tasks to a high standard to ensure a safe working environment for pupils and staff (please see job description for further details). The position would suit someone with practical DIY skills and is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to develop their career. Training will be provided.
The successful candidate will:
- Be flexible, dedicated and passionate about maintaining a safe working environment for students and staff.
- Have strong D.I.Y skills and be able to carry out physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and pushing equipment.
- Work closely with the Site Team as well as on their own initiative.
- Have a good understanding of Health & Safety in a school environment.
- Be able to use IT.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and share the school’s core values
Elmlea Schools can offer:
- A very happy, vibrant school community with an enthusiastic, caring staff team who are totally committed to ensure our children achieve their very best.
- The opportunity to join a friendly, dedicated, highly skilled and supportive staff team who are committed to maintaining an outstanding provision for all children.
- The opportunity to be part of Russell Education Trust and to work with Bristol Free School, also in the same trust.
- An excellent opportunity for professional development and learning.
- A staff wellbeing employee assistance programme with Health Assured
- Be part of the local government pension scheme.
This position is permanent, part-time, all-year-round role. The hours are from 13:00 to 18:00 daily.
Choosing the right new school to work in is as important to you as choosing the right new staff is for us. Please visit our website to find out more about us and if you would like to visit the school or would like to discuss the post with a member of staff, please do email the school. A look around the school prior to the interview is encouraged.
Closing date for applications: 09:00, 24th August 2026
Interview Date: w/c 1st September 2026, details to be confirmed
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date, so we would encourage you to submit your application early. We can only accept applications made using the application form.
Elmlea Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Elmlea Schools' Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
If you are shortlisted for a post within Elmlea Schools' Trust you will be required to complete a Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form to disclose any criminal convictions that would prevent you from fulfilling the role and an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information, where applicable, will be carried out if you are offered the post.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Throughout the application process we ask for some personal data about you. We’ll only use this data in line with data protection legislation and process your data for one or more of the following reasons permitted in law:
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