Premises Support Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; West Devon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Premises Support Assistant to join their professional team. The role involves general site maintenance, compliance with Health and Safety legislation, and supervising the cleaning team. Candidates should possess a flexible and proactive attitude. The position is permanent, offering a salary of £24,455 - £25,525 for 30 hours per week, with various benefits including holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

38 days holiday per annum

18.6% employer's pension contribution

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in general site maintenance.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.
• Ability to supervise teams and liaise with contractors.

Responsibilities

• Perform general site maintenance inside and out.
• Compliance with Health and Safety legislation.
• Assist in moving deliveries and furniture.
• Supervise and assist the cleaning team.

Skills

Flexible and practical attitude

Pro-active approach

Diligence

Energy

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Premises Support Assistant

Salary (actual): £24,455 - £25,525

Grade: Scale 4

Hours: 30 hours per week - all year round

Contract: permanent

Holiday: equivalent of 38 days holiday per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)

Pension: 18.6% employer’s contribution

To start: As soon as possible

West Drayton Academy is home to over 700 children, including a 60-place nursery. It serves the children and families of the richly diverse and welcoming community of West Drayton in West London. The academy is part of The Park Federation Academy Trust, allowing us to benefit from a wealth of expertise across our ten academies, as well as enabling us to provide opportunities for sharing of good practice and high-quality training.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of our highly professional, friendly team. We are looking to appoint a full time member of staff who has a “can do” attitude and is flexible, practical, pro-active, energetic and diligent to support our existing teams in delivering excellent service.

Your duties will include: general site maintenance both inside and out, compliance with Health and Safety legislation, key holding duties, locking and unlocking of the premises, general handyman duties, assisting in moving deliveries and furniture as necessary, supervising and assisting the cleaning team providing cover and support where necessary and liaising with contractors as directed by the Head of Estates.

What the school offers its staff

The post is for 30 hours per week, there is flexibility on how the hours are spread across the day with the working day potentially starting at 06.45am and ending at 6.30pm. Some out-of-hours or additional working hours may be required and extra hours are negotiable for the right candidates. The position will be based at West Drayton Academy and at times, the individual may have to work across the Trust. On occasion, you may be required to deputise for the Head of Estates or work across the Trust.

Please visit the school website and complete an application form. We do not accept CV’s.

CLOSING DATE: As and when we receive successful applications.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people expect all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List.