Premises Assistant

Bourne Education Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

EAP

Eye tests

Online GP access

My Staff Shop discounts

Well-being support

Cycle to work

Job summary

Epsom and Ewell High School, part of Bourne Education Trust, is seeking a Premises Assistant to join our team in Epsom. This permanent, full-time role offers 36 hours per week across Monday to Friday, with shifts between 6:30am and 6pm.

You will maintain the site, ensure statutory compliance through inspections, support out-of-hours emergency systems, and contribute to a safe, well-managed campus. We value professional development, safeguarding, and a collaborative culture within BET.

Qualifications

• An awareness and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children.
• Relevant work experience in a similar role.
• Proven track record of continuous professional development.
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills and engagement with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a programme of site testing and inspections to ensure statutory compliance under the guidance of the School Business Leader.
• Identify issues quickly by carrying out regular inspections of all indoor and outdoor areas, providing written reports/action plans as required.
• Support an effective out of hours emergency system in place.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to safeguarding

Relevant work experience

Professional development

Job description

We are seeking a Premises Assistant to join our team at Epsom and Ewell High School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

About Epsom And Ewell High School

Epsom and Ewell High School offers a supportive and vibrant learning environment where students thrive. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives." Rated 'Good' by Ofsted in 2022 and described as 'no ordinary secondary school', we balance academic excellence with preparation for life beyond the curriculum.

Our student-led approach challenges learners to think deeply while our dedicated staff ensure they progress further than national averages. We're proud to be the UK's first recipient of the Schools Mental Health Gold Award, creating an environment where everyone can fulfil their potential.

Professional development is central to our success, with weekly training keeping teaching dynamic and relevant. We have a strong tradition of developing leaders from within, supported by robust in-house programs and a commitment to accelerated career progression at all levels.

At Epsom and Ewell High School, we nurture confident, ambitious students who embrace community, tolerance and high aspiration. Our ethos is simple: our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we truly believe every child can achieve.

Details

Position: Premises Assistant

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, Monday - Friday shifts will be between 6:30am-6pm

Salary: £28,525

Responsible to: School Business Leader and ultimately Headteacher

Benefits

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking, with electric car chargers and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Responsibilities Include

• Maintain a programme of site testing and inspections to ensure statutory compliance under the guidance of the School Business Manager
• Identify issues quickly by carrying out regular inspections of all indoor and outdoor areas, providing written reports/action plans as required
• Support an effective out of hours emergency system in place.

Essential Requirements Include

• An awareness and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Relevant work experience
• Proven track record of continuous professional development
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal skills, and engagement with a range of stakeholders

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.