We are currently seeking to fill the position of Weekend Security Officer.

Description

Leicester Grammar School and Leicester Grammar Junior School share a school site located near Great Glen. There are extensive grounds, including a dual-use Sports Centre, which means that the school pupils use the facilities during school hours and the wider community can use the facilities in the evenings, weekends and school holidays. There is a third school within Leicester Grammar School Trust, LGS Stoneygate, located within one mile on the other side of Great Glen.

We are looking to for an Weekend Security Officer to join our well-supported and effective Site Services team. This role will involve lone-working at the Leicester Grammar School campus on Saturdays and Sundays.

Previous experience working in a school setting would be advantage, but is not essential. please see the Job Description for more information about the role.

Working Hours

The post-holder will work 18 hours per week, with the usual pattern of work being:

• 8a.m. to 6p.m. Saturday, which includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break.
• 8a.m. to 5p.m. Sunday, which includes a 30-minute unpaid meal break.

There may also be some overtime and weekend work available to meet the needs of the school.

Salary and Benefits

• This is a permanent role, working all year round.
• The salary for this role as described will be up to £11,897 per annum.
• You will receive 10 days of annual leave, with additional non-contractual days off between Christmas and New Year.
• If eligible, you may also participate in a Standard Life Pension with employer contributions equivalent to 6% of salary in return for contributions by the employee equivalent to 3% of salary.
• Fee remission for the children of our staff is available at all schools across the Trust.

Applying to be our Weekend Security Officer

You are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline, if a suitable candidate is found.

Applications will close at 9a.m. on 15 December 2025. Interviews will take place on 18 December 2025.

Please note that references will be obtained prior to interview.

Leicester Grammar School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and this is reflected in our recruitment procedures.