Premises Assistant

SYDENHAM HIGH SCHOOL GDST; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent all-girls school in City Of London is seeking a skilled individual for a full-time maintenance role. Duties include maintaining building security, performing repairs, and assisting with grounds maintenance. Candidates should be self-motivated with experience in general maintenance and strong communication skills. A clean driving licence is also required. Benefits include competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and generous pension schemes.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and pay progression

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Training grants for qualifications

Generous pension schemes

Free school lunches

Financial guidance and support

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Discount on fees for children at GDST schools

Qualifications

• Previous experience of general building maintenance, ideally in a school or similar environment.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs including plumbing and decorating.
• A clean, full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the security of the site and its buildings at all times.
• Carry out reactive and minor maintenance repairs.
• Assist with the maintenance of School grounds.
• Ensure areas in use are prepared and ready.
• Assist with portering duties, including moving goods and furniture.

Skills

General building maintenance

Effective communication

Flexibility

Health & Safety regulations understanding

Job description

Sydenham High School is looking for a skilled individual with experience of general maintenance work to join our Premises Department on a full‑time basis. This is a practical, hands‑on role involving a wide range of maintenance and caretaking duties across the School's buildings, grounds and sports facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining the security of the site, its buildings and facilities at all times
• Carrying out reactive and minor maintenance repairs, including plumbing, painting and decorating
• Assisting with the maintenance of the School grounds as required
• Ensuring that all areas of the School complex in use at weekends are unlocked, prepared and ready for use
• Assisting with portering duties, including the movement of goods, furniture and equipment

Our School site operates seven days a week, so flexibility is essential. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, dependable and an effective communicator, who can provide an excellent service to staff and other site users. You must also have previous experience of general building maintenance, ideally in a school or similar environment. A clean, full driving licence is also required, along with a sound understanding of basic Health & Safety regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free school lunches
• Financial guidance and support
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

About the School

Sydenham High School is a mainstream, independent, all‑through girls' school with sixth form, situated in Lewisham, south‑east London. The school caters for over 750 students aged 4‑18.

Sydenham High School was founded in 1887 by the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), the leading group of independent girls' schools in the UK. The Senior and Prep Schools have their own grounds located minutes apart and an 8 acre sportsground, used by all pupils, is a 20‑minute drive from the school.

Applications should be received no later than 9am on Friday 5th December 2025. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged. References for shortlisted candidates will be taken before interview. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. The GDST is committed to the safeguarding of and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches, and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.