Premises Assistant

Prendergast School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Prendergast School in London is seeking a Premises Assistant to maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment for students and staff. You will work with the Premises team to carry out proactive site maintenance and routine repairs, and help facilitate external lettings outside normal hours.

The role requires practical DIY skills, a problem-solving mindset and a good awareness of health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Competent DIY skills and practical problem-solving mindset.
• Solid awareness of health and safety standards.
• Self-motivated, solution-focused team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Carry out proactive site maintenance and routine repairs.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment for students, staff and visitors.
• Support out-of-hours school lettings where required.

Skills

DIY skills

Health & safety awareness

Problem solving

Team player

Effective communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Premises Assistant to join Prendergast School. Working alongside the Premises team, you’ll ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment for our students and staff. You will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, operational, and secure environment for our students, staff, and visitors. Your varied responsibilities will include proactive site maintenance and routine repairs and facilitating out-of-hours school lettings.

You will bring competent DIY skills, a practical problem-solving mindset, and a solid awareness of relevant health and safety standards. You will be a self-motivated, solution-focused team player who communicates effectively and takes pride in site security and presentation. Flexibility is essential, as the role requires working shift patterns (including daytime and evening shifts up to 8pm, as well as occasional weekends).

Salary: Scale 4 (points 8 - 10) £33, 513 - £34,488 (pro- rata)

Hours: 21 hours a week, all year round

Prendergast School is a beacon of educational excellence. We've led girls' education in Lewisham for over 130 years, and our mixed 6th Form continues to grow in popularity. We are proud to have achieved our fourth consecutive Outstanding OFSTED rating in March 2025. This exceptional track record is a testament to our commitment to both our students and staff.

As part of the Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools, you’ll benefit from a powerful network of support and resources. We are not just outstanding in academics - we also hold the NACE Award, the Wellbeing Award, and the Gold Artsmark Award, reflecting our holistic commitment to staff and student development.

We invest in our people. That’s why we are committed to providing meaningful and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD), from a comprehensive and supportive induction to a rich and varied CPD program across the school and Federation. You will also take part in the school's appraisal policy, appraising staff as required and using the process to develop their professional effectiveness.

The Leathersellers’ Federation of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.