Premises Officer NEW

Bradgate Education Partnership; Melton Mowbray; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bradgate Benefits package

Partnership opportunities

Professional networks

Development programmes

Job summary

Bradgate Education Partnership at Swallowdale Primary School in Melton Mowbray is seeking a Premises Officer to join our team. The role is 15 hours per week, with a Thursday and Friday pattern starting at 7am and flexible split shifts to cover the school day.

You will maintain a safe, secure, clean and well-presented environment, support minor repairs, use IT for routine tasks, and follow health and safety policies while working with pupils, staff, contractors and visitors.

Qualifications

• Practical maintenance and repair capabilities.
• Proficient IT skills for routine tasks.
• Solid understanding of health and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school premises to a safe, secure, and well-presented standard.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, contractors and visitors.
• Work Thursdays and Fridays from 7am with flexible split-shift arrangements and support day-to-day operations.

Skills

Maintenance skills

IT proficiency

Health and safety

Teamwork

Problem solving

Flexibility

Job description

Premises Officer Swallowdale Primary School Permanent 15 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Grade 8, Pts 15 to 18 (£11,596 to £12,579) Start Date: ASAP Application Close Date: 9am, Monday 14th September 2026 Provisional Interview Date: Wk commencing 21st September 2026

Are you someone who will work well in a team to ensure our school is a safe, welcoming and purposeful to learning? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join Bradgate Education Partnership at Swallowdale Primary School as a Premises Officer, working 15 hours per week.

The successful candidate will be required to work on Thursdays and Fridays, from 7am with flexibility around the split shift arrangement. As our Premises Officer, you will:

• Consistently model the school's values and vision, recognising the vital role you play in creating a safe, welcoming, and successful environment for all.
• Take pride in maintaining the highest standards across the school site and premises, ensuring the environment is safe, secure, clean, and well-presented.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, building positive relationships with pupils, staff, contractors, and visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a dedicated and supportive team, contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of our school and helping to create an environment where everyone can thrive. This is an excellent time to join Bradgate Education Partnership, working at Swallowdale Primary School, as we continue to work collaboratively to deliver a high quality education and meaningful experiences to our children and young people. Everyone has a significant part to play and you can find out more about working for the Trust by taking a look at our Candidate Information Pack.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a range of practical skills for minor maintenance and repair
• Have a good working knowledge of using IT and computers for a variety of purposes
• Have a good understanding of health and safety policies and procedures
• Be ready to work in a team and use their own initiative
• Be focused on problem resolution
• Be flexible to undertake tasks as needed

In return we offer:

• Opportunities to work across the partnership, developing your skills and expertise
• The opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and share knowledge and resources
• Access to our professional networks and professional development programmes
• Access to our Bradgate Benefits package (see Candidate Information Pack).

SAFEGUARDING Bradgate Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All employees and wider workforce are therefore expected to behave in such a way that supports this commitment. As part of the Trust’s shortlisting process, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence. Appointment to this post will also be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

INCLUSION At our Trust inclusion means everyone is welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We value individuality and uniqueness and aim to create a sense of belonging. We want an inclusive workplace that helps build the success of our pupils and reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.