Premises Assistant

Aquinas Church of England Education Trust; Bromley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity for a Premises Assistant at a leading educational institution. The role involves ensuring the school site is safe and clean, handling maintenance tasks, and providing support during evening shifts. Ideal candidates will have a flexible attitude, strong teamwork skills, and basic DIY experience. Join a dedicated team committed to professional development and student success.

Benefits

Professional Development

Inclusive Community

Supportive Leadership

Qualifications

• Experience of carrying out basic DIY tasks is essential.
• Ability to follow and give clear instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Site Manager in maintaining the school site.
• Undertake maintenance and repair work.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety requirements.

Skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

Basic DIY Experience

Job description

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Premises Assistant to join our dedicated Premises Team. This role will operate on a shift basis alternating between days and evenings each week.

As the primary point of contact for hirers using the school facilities during the evening shift, confidence and professionalism are essential qualities. This role includes responsibilities such as site locking and unlocking as a keyholder. Additionally, basic maintenance and repair tasks will be carried out. Ensuring the school maintains cleanliness, tidiness, and safety for weekend visitors, pupils, and staff will be a point of pride in this role.

Job purpose

• Assist the Site Manager in ensuring that the school site and grounds are maintained in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Undertake maintenance and repair work, following direction of the Site Manager, and making sure that any repairs are properly and promptly carried out.
• Assist in such tasks as may be necessary for effective site management, including various porterage and lettings duties.
• Assist in ensuring strict adherence to all procedures including Health and Safety requirements and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) regulations.
• As a keyholder to be responsible for the security of the school premises.

Personal attributes

Our ideal candidate will;

• Have a flexible attitude;
• Friendly and outgoing personality;
• Excellent team player;
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks;
• Has experience of carrying out basic DIY tasks (Essential);
• Able to follow and give clear instructions;
• Experience of a similar background desirable but not essential.

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to the professional development of all colleagues;
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do;
• A skilled and experienced team of teachers and other professionals;
• A motivated leadership team leading rapid improvement to the student’s life chances;
• A school in which the students are enthusiastic, engaging and thoughtful.

Salary & Benefits

Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (Shift patterns* + occasional weekends)

*This role will operate on a shift basis working evenings one week and days the alternative week.

Location

Bishop Justus Church of England School
Magpie Hall Lane
Bromley
Kent
BR2 8HZ

Please note a signed copy of your application form will be required prior to interview.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to bring appropriate identification with them to interview. For the purpose of DBS clearance, only copies of the successful applicant’s identification will be retained.

All candidates should provide two references. Permission should be sought prior to including any referee on your application form. Shortlisted candidates will have their references taken-up before any interview.

We reserve the right to withdraw a Vacancy advert, should we find a suitable candidate