Premises Assistant

Position: Premises Assistant

Salary: Grade G, points 8 – 13 (£19,945 – £22,021 pa) plus shift allowance

Starting: asap

Hours: Rotating shifts of 7am – 3pm & 11am – 7pm

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working and committed Premises Assistant

This role exists to support the Premises Manager in the structural upkeep and maintenance of all areas of the school on both sites.  This role will involve working on either our North or South campus at any one time (tba) and will also contain periods of covering for the Senior Premises Assistant on an occasional basis. 

You will support the Premises Manager in all aspects of their role including the security, maintenance and development of the premises so that as a resource it most effectively supports the educational needs of the students.  You will be required to ensure the security and safety of the premises and its contents, thereby ensuring all stakeholders have a secure, safe and pleasant working environment.  You may be asked to carry out transport duties as and when required so you will need a full driving licence.  Additionally you will be required to physically assist with the maintenance of the site & grounds including the liaison and with external contractors as required.  Experience of plumbing and of working in a school setting would both be advantageous, but not essential.  We welcome applications from all relevant industries. 

Elizabeth Woodville School has approximately 1000 students and 185 staff and is split over 2 sites approximately 20 minutes apart.  Each site is approximately 60 years old and contains a mix of brick buildings and prefabricated classrooms. 

There are many benefits to working for Elizabeth Woodville School and we can offer the successful candidate a rewarding career in Elizabeth Woodville School which is part of Tove Learning Trust (TLT), a multi-academy trust based across Northamptonshire and the Midlands. Our member academies, of which there are seven, are mixed comprehensive secondary schools with a shared vision and purpose: to deliver inspiring educational experiences that lead to outstanding outcomes.  Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community.

We look forward to receiving your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a supporting statement along with your application form to michelle.saint@ewsacademy.org.uk by 26 September 2019

For further details, please contact Michelle Saint, HR, 01604 861188

The governors of Elizabeth Woodville School and the Trustees of Tove Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful candidates must be willing to undergo Enhanced DBS and other checks appropriate to the post.  Tove Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer.