Premises Assistant

Are you a practical and reliable problem-solver with experience of maintaining school premises?

Your Opportunity

GLF Schools Trust is looking to appoint an efficient and enthusiastic resident Premises Assistant to support Hammond Junior School.

This is a full-time role based on 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, although some weekend and evening working may be required from time to time. Hours will be agreed according to school need.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the life of our schools and support the education of local school children.

About the Federation of Lightwater Schools

The Federation of Lightwater Schools consists of Lightwater Village School, a 2 form entry infant school and Hammond Junior School, a 3 form entry junior school. Together they serve the community of Lightwater and the surrounding villages. The Federation is an academy within the GLF Schools Academy Trust. We pride ourselves on the passion and dedication of our friendly staff and our wonderful pupils.

We are looking for somebody who:

• Has a good awareness of Health and Safety requirements and is able to carry out key compliance and safety checks
• Is reliable, a good problem solver and able to work on their own initiative
• Is experienced and capable of carrying out general maintenance and DIY tasks
• Is friendly, enthusiastic and a good team player
• Is able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Is keen to contribute positively to the life of our schools

The role requires that the successful candidate will:

• Ensure that the necessary legislative and Health & Safety requirements are met
• Ensure the school sites and buildings are maintained to a good, safe standard
• Ensure appropriate security measures and procedures for the site building and facilities
• Be the main key holder, attend to out of hours call out
• Ensure premises, cleaning and catering equipment are maintained and kept in good working order
• Ensure risk assessments are monitored and kept up to date with necessary recommendations of any actions
• Ensure the effective implementation of repairs, maintenance and cleaning programmes
• Promote and maximize the use of buildings and facilities to increase income
• Implement, follow and promote energy conservation measures within the school
• Implement and promote the school policies and procedures relating to all areas of employment and service delivery

Please see the job description and person specification for full details of the responsibilities of the post and the requirements of the successful candidate.

Thrive in a Career at GLF

GLF Schools is a dynamic, innovative and forward thinking Academy Trust with many career opportunities for new and existing staff. Each school in our Trust has its own individual identity, while benefiting from the expertise that comes from dedicated and experienced regional and Trust teams. Our schools serve to meet the needs of its own local community yet all are united in their core purpose of providing an outstanding educational experience. GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish. 

Our offer includes:

• Continuous Professional Development
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Flexible Working
• Staff Wellbeing
• Career Pathways and Talent Management
• Staff Benefits
• Community and Collaboration
• Valued worker scheme

The Details

Salary: GLF Associate 3 £20,500-£23,814 FTE

Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Start Date: ASAP

Advert Closing Date: Friday 10th June 2022 at midday

Interview Date: Shortlisted candidates will need to be available for interview week beginning 13th June.

Contact: Visits to the school from potential candidates are welcomed. Please contact the school office if you would like to make an appointment to visit the school.