Premises Assistant

Premises Assistant

27.5 hours per week. Mon-Fri 11:30-17:30, including 30 mins unpaid lunch.

£20,000 - £24,000 per annum.

Lancing College Preparatory School at Hove is an independent Nursery, Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory School for approximately 265 children between the age of 3 and 13. Situated in Hove, East Sussex, the school is set in its own grounds and offers a wonderful environment for its pupils.

Duties will include:

• Carry out porter duties as required.

• Carry out daytime cleaning as required which may include cleaning of toilets and cleaning up of bodily fluids in a safe manner.

• Assist the Premises Officer in refuse and recycling collections.

• Assist the Premises Officer in the clearing of grounds, footpaths and drives of loose stones, mud, broken glass, litter, weeds, animal waste and snow/ice as required.

• Ensure that the ‘front of house’ areas of the school are kept to a high standard.

• Report any damage or maintenance issues to the Premises Officer or using the FRS system.

• Support for Parent Evenings as and when required.

• Support evening club needs.

• Set up and down lunch hall, daily.

• Fire Warden checks as required.

• Carry out any testing as required; Fire Alarm call point testing, emergency light testing etc.

• Assist with water flushing regime to comply with water management strategy.

• Painting and decorating to refresh school areas as and when agreed with Manager and school Head.

• Carrying out minor carpentry, plumbing, and electrics related jobs to a good standard.

Skills and experience required:

• Previous experience of working in a school environment.

• Previous maintenance experience.

• Ability to undertake movement of furniture and equipment.

• Ability to use email.

The closing date for applications is midday Tuesday 23rd August 2022 although applications may be reviewed on receipt. 

Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 29th August 2022. 

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applicants who have lived outside of the UK in the past 10 years are required to provide a Police Check from their country of residence. In addition, and where applicable, successful candidates are required to produce a ‘letter of professional standing’ issued by the relevant professional regulatory authority as proof of past conduct.