Community Use Steward

We are seeking reliable Community Use Stewards to join our existing team to support the safe and effective use of the Academy and school estate during the hiring of premises by external users. The role is responsible for maintaining security, monitoring access, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed, and acting as a point of contact for hirers while on site.

This is a casual contract, with hours worked as required and payment made on claim for approved hours. The ideal candidates will be vigilant, approachable, and able to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends at either one of our sites:

• The Skinners’ Kent Academy
• Skinners’ Kent Primary School

Pay

Hourly rate - £12.21/£14.21 per hour depending on shift.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Security and Safety

Maintain premises security such that key holding procedures are observed and that the premises remain as secure as is practically possible:

• securing of all exterior school gates, securing of the All-Weather Pitch
• ensuring that all doors/windows to the school are secure.
• ensuring that school is correctly alarmed or that there is someone present on the premises to reactivate school alarm.
• ensure lights and other equipment are switched off as appropriate.
• ensuring netball posts are in position when required for hire and stored correctly back in the Sports Centre at the end of each hire.

Additional Responsibilities

Assisting hirers in the setting up of equipment that they have hired from SKA or SKPS.

Addressing any concerns or complaints from hirers in a polite and efficient manner and passing same on to Community Use Officer.

Ensuring that hirers leave the premises in the same condition as prior to their use.

Maintain confidentiality inside and outside the workplace.

Understand and apply all academy and Trust policies.

Undertake any reasonable additional responsibilities requested at any time by the COO, Principal SKA and Senior Leadership teams.

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and satisfactory employment references.

The Skinners’ Kent Academy Trust is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Position

Community Use Stewards

Subject

Community Use Stewards

Closing Date

19/04/2026

Start Date

ASAP

Job

CU Steward January 2026

Location

Skinners' Kent Academy, Sandown Park, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4PY

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using  Steward January 2026.