Premises Assistant

What skills and experience we're looking for

To assist the Premises Manager in his/her recognised duties in respect of security of premises, heating and lighting, cleaning and porterage. This may include assisting the Premises Manager with ‘handyman’ tasks including painting.

Be contactable on site in working hours via a work walkie talkie.

To open and lock the school site.

To report to the Premises Manager or Headteacher matters that are likely to affect their work or any repairs or maintenance work required.

What the school offers its staff

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave plus bank holiday entitlement (pro rata for part-time), built into salary (holiday leave is not permitted during term time)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Effective CPD opportunities

Further details about the role

• To check off fruit and milk orders and distribute according to need around the school
• Ensure that rooms are appropriately stocked with hygiene items such as toilet rolls, soap, hand towels etc
• Clearing up bodily fluids e.g. vomit, from floors or furniture as needed
• Undertake gardening tasks around the school site
• Assist in ensuring that the school site is safe, such as clearing pathways covered in snow or removing animal excrement
• Unlock school gates at the beginning and end of the school day
• Ensure that the playground is swept clear of leaves, litter and other debris
• To assist the Premises Manager in his/her recognised duties in respect of security of premises, heating and lighting, cleaning and porterage. This may include assisting the Premises Manager with ‘handyman’ tasks including painting.
• Be contactable on site in working hours via a work walkie talkie.
• To report to the Premises Manager or Headteacher matters that are likely to affect their work or any repairs or maintenance work required
• To be aware of and adhere to all Council procedures on health and safety
• To attend all essential Health and safety training courses
• To cover annual leave for the Premises Manager
• To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential and sensitive information.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.