About this role
Leisure AssistantUp to 22.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per yearGrade 3 Point 5£13.45 per hour, including Foundation Living WagePermanent contractStart date – 1 October 2026
King Edward VII School is a thriving, over-subscribed School with a diverse intake. It is a stimulating place in which to work, offering many opportunities to students and staff alike. The School enjoys an excellent reputation and sees the calibre of its staff as a key strength. King Edward VII School has two sites within the S10 area, approximately 1.5 miles apart. At King Edward VII School we offer an excellent benefits package, including a pension, eye test vouchers and a wellbeing package. We also offer a full employee assistance programme (EAP).
We have a vacancy for a trustworthy, reliable Evening and Weekend Leisure Assistant to provide high-quality support and outstanding service to our community users at our school site.
The post holder will be required to assist with the day-to-day operations and smooth running of the facility during community use hours. This will involve welcoming community users at reception, providing helpful assistance during their visit, and setting up or clearing down equipment such as goals, nets, and mats. The role will also require the post holder to maintain high standards of cleanliness across the site—including sweeping, mopping, and litter picking—and to take full responsibility for building security by locking up, securing windows, and setting alarms at the end of each shift.
The successful candidate will:
be trustworthy, reliable, and highly confident working independently
have a welcoming, customer-focused, and professional manner
be physically capable of carrying out active tasks, including equipment setup and cleaning
have very good interpersonal and communication skills
be highly responsible with a strong commitment to safety, security, and safeguarding
This is a part-time position, primarily covering weekday evenings – 6.30pm to 10..00pm and weekend