Premises Assistant (Level 2)

Tewkesbury Academy; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Tewkesbury Academy is seeking a Premises Assistant (Level 2) to support in all aspects of site management, ensuring a safe, secure and well-maintained environment for students and staff.

The role is part-time (14.5 hours per week, all year round) with duties including repairs, waste collection, security, lighting, heating and cleaning. Fixed term until 28 June 2027; Thursday and Friday hours required.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of health & safety.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance.
• Qualified in building maintenance or relevant training.
• Willing to undertake chain saw and manual handling training.
• Ability to work under pressure and with students.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day repairs to premises.
• Perform waste collection and porterage duties.
• Maintain security including alarms and key-holder duties.
• Manage lighting, heating and cleaning of premises.
• Support Premises Manager and work within Estates team.

Skills

Health & Safety

Preventative Maintenance

Building Maintenance

Chain Saw Training

Manual Handling

Team Player

Job description

Job Title:Premises Assistant (Level 2)

Actual Salary: £10,501 - £11,446 Based on hours and working weeks

Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,798 - £29,208 (CLF Grade B) Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type:Fixed Term Contract

Contract Length: Fixed until 28 June 2027

Hours:Part Time, 14.5 hours per week, All year-round.

Additional information: Please note that the required working hours must be completed on Thursday and Friday.

Provisional Start Date: ASAP (Subject to completion of pre – employment checks)

Your opportunity to support in all aspects of site management to ensure a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for all students, staff, and visitors.

Are you enthusiastic and looking for a job where every day is different? Have you got previous experience working in a school or have a hands‑on approach to work? Do you enjoy working under pressure and thinking on your feet?

If so, we can provide you with an exciting opportunity in helping to provide a safe and comfortable learning environment as a member of the hard‑working Academy team. This role sits within the wider Cabot Learning Federation Estates and Facilities Team.

What we are looking for:

To be successful in the post, we want a dependable Premises Assistant to undertake a range of duties from day-to-day repairs to waste collection. You will take instruction from the Premises Manager, work well as a member of an established team and have a flexible approach to working. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a similar type role, however transferrable skills from a comparable role or background will be considered.

The ideal candidate will be able to support their team, and maintain the security of the premises and its contents (including the operation of fire and burglar alarms and key‑holder responsibilities), lighting, heating and cleaning of premises (including the maintenance and operation of plant), providing porterage, defined handyperson duties, and other duties arising from the use of premise sharing their enthusiasm and commitment with both the department and to the students. An ability to work collaboratively is essential as we are a strong team.

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 Tewkesbury Academy:

Tewkesbury Academy is an exciting place to learn and work within Gloucestershire with a student body of more than 1,000 and upwards of 150 colleagues. We serve the distinctive town of Tewkesbury and surrounding villages, with its renowned historical, musical and ecological festivals each year.

The sense of community and connectedness is strong at the academy, as is support from the wider business community, and this is reflected in the plethora of personal development opportunities at the school.

Being ready, respectful and responsible is a key tenet of life at Tewkesbury Academy, where we provide a calm and supportive environment and expect commitment and hard work from students and staff alike to ensure that they feel supported and challenged to produce their best.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 02 September 2026 @ 11.59pm
• Shortlisting: 03 September 2026
• Interviews: 11 September 2026

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.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

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 how we can assist.