Premises Assistant

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is looking for a friendly and reliable Premises Assistant with a hands-on approach and a 'can do' attitude who can help us maintain and develop our school premises to the highest possible standard. You must be an enthusiastic and dedicated person with suitable experience.

Experience of small DIY jobs and repairs and any experience or knowledge of basic building repair and maintenance would be advantageous.

You should be willing to develop your skills and take on additional responsibility, in time, with all necessary training provided.

Working with the Trust Premises Manager, the role will involve ensuring that the school meets Health & Safety standards and is welcoming, clean, well maintained, safe and secure at all times.

The ideal candidates must be hardworking, focussed and willing to be flexible with hours and tasks. You will be responsible for a range of premises duties connected with the fabric and grounds of the school. You will be conscientious, dynamic and work well as part of a team.

This is a full time post (36 hours per week / 52 weeks). Our schools are generally open from 6:30am to 18:30 with occasional lettings in the evening and some weekends for which overtime will be paid.

The role will be part of the central premises, however the role will be deployed to work in one of our schools all located within the London Borough of Sutton. The role will involve working a split shift, 7am-10am returning 2pm-6pm

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

Should you require more information or a tour of one our schools, please contact David Bennett, Trust Operations Officer.

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and has a range of CPD offerings and other staff benefits which include:

- LGPS and TPS pension

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Cycle to work scheme

- Staff recognition awards

- Staff Charter

Please read our applicant pack for further details

Other Information

Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location(s) provided and not from overseas.

For this role the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.

Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.

Please note: Cirrus Primary Academy Trust may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations.

Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Trust are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and for this role, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed amongst other checks as appropriate.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview.

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,804.00-£26,913.00 per year

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Maintenance: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 05/03/2023