Premises Assistant

Southgate Primary School; Crawley; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Crawley is seeking a full-time Premises Assistant/Caretaker to ensure the security and maintenance of the school environment. The role requires a proactive individual with a good understanding of Health and Safety, along with experience in basic maintenance and DIY tasks. Candidates should hold a valid UK Drivers License for occasional travel. This position offers generous holiday allowances and career development opportunities within a supportive school community.

Benefits

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible working options

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Career pathways and talent management

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and DIY.
• Good awareness of Health and Safety.
• Full UK Drivers License.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of the school buildings.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety.
• Perform basic maintenance and DIY tasks.
• Monitor repair and maintenance work of others.
• Act as a key holder for the school premises.

Job description

Are you a practical proactive and reliable individual with a passion for maintaining safe and welcoming school environments?

Southgate Primary School are looking to appoint a reliable and efficient full‑time Premises Assistant/Caretaker on a permanent basis.

Your Opportunity

Ideally you will have some experience in a similar role or can demonstrate a keen interest in maintenance and DIY and an awareness of Health and Safety. The successful candidate will work to ensure the security of the school buildings and health and safety compliance carrying out a programme of maintenance work and monitoring the repair and maintenance work of others as directed by the Headteacher. As a key holder the role will also include security of the school premises including all buildings and contents.

What we are looking for

• Have good awareness of Health and Safety
• Full UK Drivers License; occasional travel to Kilnwood Vale Primary, Greenway Primary & Forge Wood Primary may be required
• Be able to work to their own initiative
• Be capable of carrying out basic maintenance and DIY tasks
• Have good oral and written communication skills
• Be keen to contribute positively to the life of a school

Please read the full job description and personspecification for more information.

About Southgate Primary School

Our school sits within a newly established cluster of schools overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Southgate Primary School our cluster includes the following schools: Forge Wood Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

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.

• A Multi‑Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• 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
• Generous holiday allowanceWork‑life and family‑friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 3 – £25,001

Hours: 07:00–15:00, Mon to Fri (37.5 hrs per week, full year)

Closing Date: 28 Jan 2026

Required Experience: Junior IC

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Employment Type: Full‑Time

Experience: (years)

Vacancy: 1