Premises Officer

Place Partnership are seeking a dedicated Premises Officer at Middlestown Primary Academy to join our wider Estates Team and play a vital role in ensuring our academy sites remain safe, secure and fully operational for children, staff and visitors. This is a varied and rewarding role that combines site maintenance, health and safety compliance, security responsibilities and operational support.

As a Premises Officer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day upkeep of academy buildings, grounds and facilities. You will undertake routine maintenance, support statutory compliance checks, help maintain site security and contribute to the smooth running of academy operations.

You will also act as a key holder, participate in opening and closing procedures, and support events, deliveries and contractor management across the site.

Middlestown Primary Academy is a mixed 3–11 primary academy that was established in 1928 and set within expansive grounds, our school is situated in the heart of Middlestown, a semi-rural village close to the city of Wakefield.

The working pattern for the role is Monday to Friday 7.15am to 9.45am and 3.00pm to 6.00pm.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in a premises, facilities or maintenance role.

• Good understanding of health and safety practices.

• Good organisational and time management abilities.

• Basic ICT skills, including email and management systems.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

• Flexible approach to working hours and emergency callouts

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care and education of young people.

Place Partnership represents the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust, established in 2014, and Accord Multi Academy Trust, founded in 2016. At the heart of Place Partnership is a commitment to building a culture where people feel valued, take pride in their place, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. At Place Partnership we are dedicated to providing high-quality education which ensures that every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential.

The estates team at Place Partnership is a central Shared Service. Although the role is based at Middlestown Primary Academy it may include supporting other sites as appropriate.

We invest in our people through extensive professional learning and development opportunities and we recognise that our people are our greatest strength. As such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. Here are a few examples of employee benefits that focus on our employees Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme

• 26 days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service

• Technology scheme via SmartTech*

• Access to an extensive discounts platform via Accord Rewards

• Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme

• 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans

• Access to health and wellbeing services, with the ability to claim money back for essential healthcare such as prescriptions, optical and dental care through Corporate Paid Healthcare Cash Plans.

• Cycle to Work Scheme*

• Free, on-site parking at every site

• Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings

*restrictions apply

For full details of our employee benefit package, please see our recruitment pack.

To apply for the position, please visit https://placepartnership.com/current-vacancies

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact hr@placepartnership.com

Closing date: Midday on Friday, 2 October 2026.

Interview date: w/c 5 October 2026.

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high-quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.