Premises Assistant

Philip Southcote School; Ewell; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension and holiday

Training and development

Recognition policies

Wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & E"

Discount platform

Work-life balance

Family-friendly policies

Free parking

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Epsom and Ewell High School is seeking a Premises Assistant to join our facilities team. The role supports site testing, inspections and the out-of-hours emergency system, ensuring safety and compliance across the school site.

We offer substantial benefits, ongoing professional development, and a friendly, professional working environment within Bourne Education Trust. Your work contributes to a stable, well-serviced learning environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Awareness and commitment to safeguarding of children.
• Evidence of CPD or ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a programme of site testing and inspections to ensure statutory compliance.
• Identify issues quickly by carrying out regular inspections of indoor and outdoor areas with written reports/action plans.
• Support an effective out of hours emergency system in place.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Benefits

• Generous pension and holiday entitlement


• training and development


• recognition policies


• wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP)


• access to discount platform


• work-life balance


• family-friendly policies


• free parking


• occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Premises Assistantto 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

Contract:Permanent, full-time

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

Responsible to: School Business Leader and ultimately Headteacher

• 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

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


• 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.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Reasonable adjustments to the shortlisting process:

Bourne Education Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and no applicant will be disadvantaged due to a disability. All candidates who are disabled, as defined by the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum essential requirements will be offered an interview.

Do you consider yourself to have a disability, as defined by the Equality Act 2010?