Premises Assistant

Bourne Education Trust; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Well-being & EAP (GP access)

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Sayes Court Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking a Premises Assistant to help ensure the safety and security of the school premises and support the Senior Leadership Team.

The role is permanent, 35 hours per week across 52 weeks, with shift options and a salary in the range of £25,159 to £27,710 depending on full-time equivalent. The school offers a range of employee benefits and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Awareness and commitment to safeguarding of children.
• Relevant work experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Proven track record of ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a programme of site testing and inspections to ensure statutory compliance under the guidance of the School Business Leader.
• Identify issues quickly by carrying out regular inspections of all indoor and outdoor areas, providing written reports/action plans as required.
• Support an effective out of hours emergency system in place.
• Ensure the security of the school, including locking and unlocking.

Skills

Safeguarding awareness

Relevant work experience

Continuous professional development

Job description

We are seeking a Premises Assistant to join our team at Sayes Court Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust. In support of the Senior Leadership Team, the Premises Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the school premises.

About Sayes Court Primary School

Sayes Court Primary School is a vibrant, happy, and inclusive one-form entry primary school in Surrey with a nursery school for 2 - 4 year olds. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

At Sayes Court, we believe in developing a breadth of skills and knowledge that nourish a strong sense of self-belief so that both our staff and pupils can achieve their own greatness. We are a community where high expectations are set for all pupils. Our aim is to challenge, inspire and prepare so that pupils can accomplish their goals and be ready for secondary school and beyond.

The Sayes Court curriculum provides children with the opportunity to explore a series of precisely planned, sequenced and interconnected moments that ensure they explore what it is to learn and grow while gaining a deep understanding in all subjects. We believe that getting to know every individual pupil and their interests enables us to develop the children's strengths inside and outside of the classroom.

Details

Position: Premises Assistant

Contract: Permanent. 35 hours pw, 52 weeks per year

Hours: Monday - Friday. We can offer either:

• Split shift of 7am - 10:30am & 3pm - 6.30pm, or
• 7am - 3pm with an unpaid 1 hour break

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: PS4, FTE £25,878 - £27,710, actual £25,159.00 - £26,940

Benefits

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• Maintain a programme of site testing and inspections to ensure statutory compliance under the guidance of the School Business Leader
• Identify issues quickly by carrying out regular inspections of all indoor and outdoor areas, providing written reports/action plans as required
• Support an effective out of hours emergency system in place
• Ensure the security of the school, including locking and unlocking

Essential Requirements include

• An awareness and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Relevant work experience
• Proven track record of continuous professional development

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Benefits

• Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay