Premises Assistant

John Cabot Academy; West of England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

John Cabot Academy in South Gloucestershire is hiring a Premises Assistant (Level 2) to keep our buildings and grounds safe, secure and welcoming for students, staff and visitors. The role is full-time (37 hours per week), all year round, with a permanent contract and a provisional start date of 4 January 2026.

You will work closely with the Premises Manager to carry out repairs, maintenance, waste collection and basic security tasks, joining a supportive estates team committed to high standards

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of health & safety.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance.
• Qualification or training in building maintenance/grounds work or relevant practical experience.
• Formal training in chain saw operation and Manual Handling, or willingness to train.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• General repairs and basic maintenance of lighting, heating, and equipment.
• Waste collection and cleaning responsibilities.
• Porterage duties as required.
• Assist with site security, including alarms and key-holder duties.
• Support day-to-day operations under the Premises Manager.

Skills

Health & Safety

Maintenance experience

Building maintenance

Chain saw operation

Manual Handling training

Professional development

Child safety

Job description

Job Title:Premises Assistant (Level 2)

Actual Salary: £26,798 - £29,208 (Grade B)

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours:Full Time, 37 hours per week, All year-round.

Provisional Start: 4 January 2026 (Subject to completion of pre – employment checks)

Join John Cabot Academy as a Premises Assistant and play a key role in helping to maintain a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and visitors.

Are you practical, proactive, and enjoy a role where no two days are the same? Do you take pride in maintaining high standards and enjoy solving problems as they arise? Whether you have experience working within a school environment or bring transferable skills from a facilities, maintenance, construction, or caretaking background, this could be the opportunity for you.

As part of the wider CLF Estates and Facilities Team, you will support the day-to-day operation of the academy site, helping to ensure that our buildings and grounds are safe, well-maintained, and fit for learning. Working closely with the Premises Manager and wider site team, you will contribute to creating an environment where students and staff can thrive. Our Premises team has a strong collaborative culture, working together to meet the needs of the academy and supporting one another to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. We take pride in our flexible approach, willingness to get involved with whatever the day brings, and commitment to ensuring the academy remains safe, secure, and ready for learning every day.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking a dependable and flexible Premises Assistant to support the day-to-day running and maintenance of our premises. Duties will include general repairs, waste collection, cleaning, porterage and basic maintenance of lighting, heating and equipment. You will also help maintain site security, including operating alarms and undertaking key-holder responsibilities.

Working under the direction of the Premises Manager, you will be a supportive team player with a positive, practical approach. Experience in a similar role is desirable, but transferable skills will also be considered. A collaborative attitude and commitment to supporting both colleagues and students are essential.

About you:

You will demonstrate:

• A basic understanding of health & safety.
• Experience of carrying out planned preventative maintenance.
• A recognised qualification or training related to building maintenance and grounds work, or relevant practical experience in a similar role.
• Evidence of formal training in areas such as chain saw operation and Manual Handling or willingness to undertake training.
• Commitment to continuous improvement through professional development, self-evaluation, and awareness.
• Commitment to and able to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About John Cabot Academy:

John Cabot Academy is an 11-16 academy in South Gloucestershire, close to the border of Bristol. We share our site and staffing with the CLF Post-16 provision, forming an 11-18 academy, which has earned a strong reputation both locally and regionally.

We want our students to thrive academically; flourish and grow as young people. When they leave us they will have a strong sense of self, their place in the world and the agency to fulfil their potential. To fulfill this ambition, our staff are inspired by learning and create a school where students are engaged, challenged and inspired.

We have a supportive and compassionate culture in which the whole person is nurtured and the voice of students is valued. We celebrate the diversity of the members our community by enabling them to learn from each other, by encouraging them to respect each other’s differences, and by providing opportunities to contribute to academy life and the wider community.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities.

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 23 November 26 @ 11.59pm

Interviews: 3 December 26

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know.