Premises Assistant

ESHER CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL; Esher; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Staff wellbeing group

Staff association

Free gym use

Ample on-site parking

Job summary

ESHER CHURCH OF ENGLAND HIGH SCHOOL is seeking a Premises Assistant to join our premises team. The role covers cleaning, portering, maintenance, security and caretaking across the school site, with duties including event setup and minor repairs to support school events.

The position supports a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. Salary on the PS3 scale (£25,319) with 26 days leave rising to 30 after 5 years, plus LGPS pension and on-site parking.

Responsibilities

• Providing cleaning, portering, general maintenance, security and caretaking services for the school site.

Job description

Premises Assistant

36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - 2-year Fixed Term contract
Working Monday to Friday and hours to be within 06:30 to 19:30. Standard hours to be agreed but flexibility required to vary start and finish times and occasionally work later into the evening to support school events.
Salary PS3 £25,319
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days annual leave after 5 years’ service

We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Premises Assistant to join our newly structured premises team. The role involves providing cleaning, portering, general maintenance, security and caretaking services to the school, helping to minimise risks to the health and safety of everyone using the site. Duties will include setting up for events, assisting with minor repairs and maintaining monitoring procedures.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference every day. Guided by our vision — Belong, Be More, Be Esher — you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our school’s welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a safe, clean and well-presented environment for students, staff and visitors.

All new staff benefit from a comprehensive induction programme. Additional benefits include membership of the LGPS pension scheme, staff wellbeing group, staff association, free gym use, and ample on-site parking.

Closing Date: Monday 23 November 2026 @8AM

Interview Date: Interviews will be held in the following 2 weeks

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. For further information please refer to ourChild Protection & Safeguarding policy which is available on the Enlighten Learning Trust Careers page. Any successful applicants willbe requiredto undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosureand Barring Service.