Premises Assistant

William Morris and Longford Park Primary Schools are looking to appoint a reliable and efficient Premises Assistant to join us from September 2019 to help maintain and manage both school sites. Based predominantly at William Morris and Longford Park, there may be a requirement to travel across other local GLF schools. The post will initially be for 18 hours over 5 days a week.

Ideally you will have some experience in a similar role or can demonstrate a keen interest in maintenance and DIY, and an awareness of Health and Safety. The successful candidate will work to ensure the security of the school buildings and health and safety compliance, carrying out a programme of maintenance work and monitoring the repair and maintenance work of others as directed by the Headteacher. As a key holder, the role will also include security of the school premises including all buildings and contents.

We are looking for somebody who:

•Is friendly with good communication skills

•Has good organisational skills

•Has experience of carrying out basic DIY tasks

•Is motivated and enthusiastic

•Is able to work effectively as part of a team

•Is flexible 

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.

•Implement and ensure 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, repair and catering equipment are maintained and developed in an effective and planned manner.

•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 maximise the use of buildings and facilities and 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.

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th August

Interview Date: Monday 19th August

Salary: £18,968 - £22,125 FTE Please note the successful candidate will have the FTE pro-rata’d down for 18 hours a week. 

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible. 

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). 

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.