Premises / Facilities Assistant (Temp)

Lycée International; London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill seeks a Premises/facilities assistant to support the Facilities & Security Manager from June to July 2025. This role involves maintaining premises security, performing various maintenance duties, and requires a proactive, reliable team player who can adapt quickly. An Enhanced DBS is necessary to work in this environment.

Benefits

Assistance with obtaining Enhanced DBS

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS required for school work, assistance provided if needed.
• Professional English proficiency required (French is a bonus).
• Adaptability and strong teamwork skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain security of the premises as per school requirements.
• Perform handyperson duties and respond to emergencies in coordination with the manager.
• Assist with maintenance tasks including groundskeeping and furniture setup.

Skills

Problem-solving

Proactivity

Team spirit

Punctuality

Reliability

Education

GCSE minimum or equivalent

Job description

Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill is an independent school in Wembley offering a bilingual education.

The school opened its doors in September 2015 and now welcomes students from Nursery class to Year 13. Located in the splendid Brent Town Hall, the Lycée offers state-of-the-art facilities and learning tools.

The school is looking for a Premises/facilities assistant (cover) from 17 June to 24 July 2025. The end date may be subject to change.

Overview

• This is a 21 hours a week position, 3 days per week, Tuesday to Thursday
• The contract will start on 17 June 2025 and end on 24 July 2025
• The nature of the contract (cover) means the end date may be subject to change
• The successful candidate will provide efficient support to the Facilities (Premises) & Security Manager in the day-to-day running of the School’s premises
• Additionally, the post holder will be expected to observe safe working practices in carrying out the required duties and ensure that instructions specified by technical consultants, contractors and manufacturers are adhered to
• As a member of our team, the successful candidate will be keen on working around students
• The successful candidate must already have the right to work in the UK.

Working Pattern

• 21 hours per week, from Tuesday to Thursday, from 8am to 4pm, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break

What your day will look like:

• assist with maintaining the security of the premises and its contents in accordance with the School’s requirements
• undertake “handypersons” duties as directed by the Premises & Security Manager
• respond to emergencies with gas, electricity and water and, if necessary, liaise with the Premises & Security Manager
• undertake porterage tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture
• assist with any periodic planned preventative maintenance as required
• grounds maintenance, such as litter picking and leaf sweeping
• carry out any other reasonable duties within the overall function of the job

What we're looking for

• Enhanced DBS to work in our school - the school will assist you in obtaining one if needed
• Professional English (French is not needed but is a bonus)
• GCSE minimum or equivalent preferable
• Problem-solving skills, proactive and forward thinking
• Ability to adapt quickly
• Strong team spirit
• Punctuality and reliability

Safeguarding Statement:

Lycée International de Londres Winston Churchill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for regulated activity and overseas police checks from any countries a candidate has lived for longer than three months since the age of 18.