Premises Assistant

Barnehurst Junior School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing services

Training and development

Job summary

Barnehurst Junior School is seeking a reliable Premises Assistant to join the site team on a part-time basis. You will help maintain our buildings, grounds and facilities, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

Working under the Premises Manager, you will cover general caretaking, cleaning, minor repairs, porterage, keyholding and routine safety checks, with opportunities to support lettings and events as required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 3/D or higher or willingness to work toward this.
• Hands-on experience in caretaking, cleaning, portering, or general maintenance.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible with on-call requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general caretaking, cleaning and porterage tasks.
• Open/secure the site, manage alarms and on-call rota.
• Maintain school grounds and support events, rooms and lettings.
• Perform routine safety checks and assist contractors on site.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Willingness to work odd hours

Education

GCSE English and Maths (grade 3/D or above)

Tools

First Aid at Work

IOSH Working Safely

Job description

About Us

The Federation of Barnehurst Schools brings together Barnehurst Infant School and Barnehurst Junior School in Northumberland Heath, Bexley, as part of The Primary First Trust (PFT). Rated Outstanding by Ofsted, our federation is a popular, close-knit part of the local community, admitting two forms of entry each year across our Reception and Year 3 intakes.

We're proud of an ethos built around the "Power of Me" and "Power of We" — helping every child grow into a confident, resilient and compassionate learner within a caring, inclusive and inspiring environment where they feel safe. That ambition is backed up by recognition, including the IQM Inclusive School Flagship Award, Music Mark School status, and Rights Respecting School accreditation.

Behind every great classroom is a safe, well-maintained school site — and that's where you come in.

About the Role

We're looking for a reliable, practical, and hands‑on Premises Assistant to join our site team on a part‑time basis across the Federation of Barnehurst Schools. Working under the direction of the Premises Manager, you'll help keep our school buildings, grounds and facilities safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors every day.

This is a varied, hands‑on role covering general caretaking and cleaning, minor repairs and porterage, keyholding and site security, grounds maintenance, and supporting the setup of rooms and spaces for lessons, events and lettings. You'll also help carry out routine health and safety checks and support contractors and suppliers on site — so no two days are quite the same.

Day to day, you'll:

• Carry out general cleaning, tidying and minor upkeep of buildings and grounds, and undertake minor repairs, porterage and maintenance tasks within your competence.
• Act as a keyholder, opening and securing the site, setting alarms, and supporting an agreed on‑call/out‑of‑hours rota.
• Maintain the school grounds and outdoor areas, including litter picking, gritting, snow clearance and basic grounds tasks.
• Support the setup and clearing of rooms and outdoor spaces for lessons, assemblies, events and lettings, and help manage deliveries and site stock.
• Carry out routine statutory checks (e.g., fire alarm testing, water temperature checks, equipment inspections) as directed, and report any defects or hazards promptly.
• Help welcome and support contractors and visitors on site in line with our safeguarding and site procedures.

What We're Looking For

• A practical, hands‑on approach and a willingness to carry out physical tasks (lifting, moving furniture, minor repairs, clearing snow).
• Some experience in a caretaking, cleaning, portering, general maintenance or trades role — paid or voluntary.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills (e.g. GCSE English and Maths grade 3/D or above, or equivalent — or a willingness to work towards this).
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow instructions and work well as part of a team.
• Reliability, punctuality and flexibility, including a willingness to work occasional early mornings, evenings or weekends as part of an on‑call rota.
• A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to equality, diversity and inclusion.

A relevant trade qualification, First Aid at Work certificate, basic health & safety training (e.g. IOSH Working Safely), or a full UK driving licence would be an advantage but are not essential — full training will be provided.

If you would like to visit the site, please contact the school on the contact details below.

Why Join Us

• Be part of an Outstanding-rated school and a supportive, values‑led Trust that invests in its people.
• Ongoing training and professional development, including manual handling, COSHH, fire safety and first aid.
• A friendly, close‑knit site team and the chance to make a genuine difference to the day‑to‑day experience of every child across our two schools.
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Access to wellbeing services, including GP, nurse, counselling and physiotherapy support