Premises Assistant

Resilience Multi Academy Trust (RMAT) is seeking a practical and proactive Premises Assistant to join our thriving Trust.

Based primarily at Churwell Primary Academy, you will be responsible for ensuring our school environment is safe, secure, welcoming and well-maintained for students, staff and visitors. You will also provide support and cover across the Trust when required. Working under the direction of the Principal at Churwell Primary Academy, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance, security and facilities management of the academy site. The successful candidate will have previous caretaking, site maintenance or handy-person experience, together with a broad range of practical DIY skills. You will be confident working independently, building positive relationships with colleagues, contractors and visitors, and have a good understanding of health and safety requirements.

The working hours are 37 hours per week, all year round, arranged by a split shift pattern to allow for a.m. opening and p.m. closing of the building as follows:

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 7.00am to 11.15am and 3.00pm until 6.00pm (5.30pm finish on Fridays)

Thursday: 7.00am - 9.30am and 3.00pm-9.00pm

About Churwell Primary Academy

Churwell Primary Academy is a vibrant and successful primary school serving approximately 490 pupils from Nursery to Year 6. We are proud of our high expectations, ambitious curriculum and inclusive school community where every child is encouraged to learn, aspire and achieve.

Our pupils are enthusiastic, respectful and eager to learn, while our dedicated staff team work collaboratively to provide the very best opportunities for every child. At Churwell, our children are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to helping them become confident, independent and successful learners.

Why Join RMAT?

At RMAT, we are more than a collection of schools. We are a collaborative and ambitious community that is committed to helping students, colleagues and academies achieve their full potential.

We believe that great schools are built by great people, which is why we invest heavily in our staff through high-quality professional development, supportive leadership and genuine opportunities for career progression.

What We Offer

As part of our academy and wider Trust team, you will benefit from:

• Being a part of a dedicated and motivated staff team

• Well-behaved students with positive attitudes to learning

• Access to excellent professional development opportunities

• Career progression opportunities across the Trust

• A supportive and caring working environment committed to staff wellbeing

• A culture of collaboration and continuous improvement

• High expectations and traditional educational values

• A supportive environment where every colleague is valued

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people

Want to Find Out More?

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit us and see first-hand what makes Churwell such a special place to work. To arrange a visit or informal discussion, please contact Janine Burnill, PA to the Principal, at j.burnill@churwellprimary.org.uk

You can also find out more about the benefits of working at RMAT through our website Resilience Multi Academy Trust - Home.

Safeguarding Statement

Churwell Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers, contractors and visitors to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service and other statutory checks.

The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, medical clearance, an enhanced DBS check, children's barred list check, prohibition checks where applicable, verification of identity, right to work in the UK, and verification of relevant qualifications and professional status.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from candidates whose backgrounds reflect the diverse population of Leeds.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the academy before applying.

Interviews will be held on 20 November 2026