Premises Assistant

Thebeaconschool; Banstead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative school is seeking a reliable Premises Assistant to maintain its facilities and ensure a safe environment for students. This role involves performing minor repairs, managing health and safety compliance, and contributing positively to the school community. Ideal candidates will possess a proactive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and a passion for facilities management. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers flexible working options, making it a great place to grow your career while serving the community.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Work-life balance policies

Staff benefits portal

Qualifications

• Good awareness of Health and Safety.
• Ability to work on own initiative and carry out basic maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Care for buildings and grounds, carrying out minor repairs.
• Manage site health & safety compliance checks.

Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Basic Maintenance Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

DIY Tasks

Job description

We are looking for a reliable, hard working and friendly Premises Assistant (non-residential) to join our existing team to ensure our school always looks its best.

We are looking for someone who will care for our buildings and grounds, carrying out minor repairs as well as managing site health & safety compliance checks, uploading information to the EVERY system used in school, and someone who is flexible, proactive and able to problem solve.

If you are passionate about premises and facilities, and you have a positive "can do" attitude, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. You will deliver a high quality service in and around the school, prioritise agreed tasks and deliver them to agreed deadlines in a friendly manner whilst always taking pride in our school.

Enthusiasm and a willingness to adapt are considered essential skills. We would love to hear from you if you feel that you have the qualities that we require in this role.

About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.

We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work. Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have good awareness of Health and Safety
• Valid UK Driving Licence in order to drive the School Minibus
• Be able to work to their own initiative
• Be capable of carrying our basic maintenance and DIY tasks
• Have good oral and written communication skills
• Have knowledge of building maintenance works (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, electrical etc.)
• Be keen to contribute positively to the life of a school

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education.

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Hours: Full Time or Part Time Hours considered(52 weeks per year)

Closing Date: Wednesday14th May at 9.30am

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. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

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.

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