Premises Assistant - Level 3

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Werrington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming culture

Health and wellbeing support

Training and development opportunities

Recognition and staff rewards

Pension and travel benefits

Staff voice and engagement

Job summary

Kingsland CofE Academy is seeking a highly motivated premises assistant to help maintain a safe and secure school environment. The role involves security checks, basic maintenance, and co‑ordinating with contractors to support safeguarding and welfare of children.

You will work as part of a committed team, supporting school operations and ensuring premises are well-maintained, safe, and welcoming for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow school policies.
• Willingness to undertake Enhanced Disclosure checks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure buildings and site are secure, perform daily security checks and lock/unlock at set times.
• Keep records relating to maintenance and security.
• Follow health and safety regulations (COSHH) and report hazards.
• Undertake general portage duties including moving furniture and equipment.
• Carry out minor repairs to buildings and site and maintain equipment.
• Replace consumables in premises (toilet rolls, soap, towels).
• Operate systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (CCTV/alarms).
• Receive deliveries to the school site.
• Carry out periodic cleaning of designated areas of the building and grounds.
• Assist with maintenance of specialised equipment after training (e.g., sports/theatre equipment).
• Undertake lettings and related tasks per local agreements.
• Act as designated key holder for emergency access.
• Be school contact for premises-related contractors.
• Organise testing for asbestos and other health and safety procedures.

Job description

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Kingsland CofE Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Kingsland CofE Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

Kingsland CofE Academy is a welcoming and inclusive Church of England primary academy where our Christian vision underpins all aspects of school life. We are a school community committed to ensuring that every child is known, valued and enabled to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

As a Church of England school within St Bart’s Multi‑Academy Trust, we believe our Christian ethos strengthens our work in promoting behaviour, personal development, wellbeing and community responsibility.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org.

Job Purpose

To assist in the maintenance and security of the school premises and site, ensuring a safe workingenvironment, as directed.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

1. Ensure that buildings and site are secure, undertaking daily security checks including locking andunlocking of buildings at pre-determined times
2. Keep records relating to maintenance and security
3. Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazardsare identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately
4. Undertake general portage duties including moving furniture and equipment within school
5. Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildingsand site
6. Replacing such consumables on the premises in appropriate locations as are not covered byalternative arrangements, e.g. toilet rolls, soap, towels etc.
7. Operate systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms)
8. Receive deliveries to the school site
9. Minor plant maintenance in accordance with agreed working practices and procedures. E.g.lubrication of heating pumps
10. Collect and assemble waste for collection
11. Periodic cleaning of designated areas of the school building and grounds according to instructions
12. Assist with the maintenance of specialised equipment following training, for examplesports/theatrical equipment
13. Undertake lettings and carry out associated tasks, in line with local agreements
14. Act as a designated key holder, providing emergency access to the school site
15. Act as school contact in relation to premises related contractors
16. Organise testing for asbestos and other health and safety procedures
17. Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within theacademy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures
18. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Our Offer To You

Here’s what you can expect from us:

• A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
• Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
• Opportunities to grow- we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
• Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
• Financial peace of mind- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
• Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.