Premises Assistant

Philip Southcote School; Ewell; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Holiday entitlement

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Bourne Education Trust is hiring a Premises Assistant for Epsom and Ewell High School in Ewell, Surrey. The role is permanent, full-time, 36 hours per week, with shifts between 6:30am and 6pm from Monday to Friday.

You will report to the School Business Leader and Headteacher. Key duties include maintaining a programme of site testing and inspections to ensure statutory compliance, carrying out regular site inspections, and supporting an effective out-of-hours emergency system.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and strong communication skills are essential.
• Awareness of health and safety in a school environment is important.

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 and provide written reports.
• Support an effective out of hours emergency system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Health and safety 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 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

Contract: Permanent, full-time/year round

Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday - Friday shifts will fall 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 Group 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.