Premises Assistant

Job role

• Catering, cleaning and site management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£26,427

Premises Assistant job summary

Grade 3 Point 5

Actual salary £26,427 per annum

37 hours per week 

To commence: ASAP

Closing Date: 06/11/26

Interviews: TBC

Ralph Allen School, part of the Palladian Academy Trust, is looking for a proactive and practical Premises Assistant to help keep our school safe, secure, well maintained and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors. 

Working alongside the Premises Manager, you will support the day-to-day running and maintenance of the school site. Duties will include opening and securing the premises, carrying out security checks, minor repairs and DIY, basic decorating, porterage, receiving deliveries, supporting contractors and overseeing evening lettings. 

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, can spot what needs doing and is happy to turn their hand to a variety of practical tasks. You will need to be reliable, organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team. 

Previous caretaking, premises, or maintenance experience would be an advantage, but a positive attitude, practical DIY skills, and a can-do approach are essential. An understanding of health and safety and basic IT skills would also be beneficial. 

The role is based primarily at Ralph Allen School, although occasional support at other local Palladian Academy Trust sites may be required.  

We are committed to supporting the professional development of our staff and offer opportunities to learn new skills and gain experience across a broad range of premises and site management responsibilities. We also recognise the importance of work-life balance and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements or alternative working patterns where these can be accommodated within the needs of the role and the school. 

If you are practical, dependable and passionate about creating a safe and positive school environment, we would be pleased to hear from you.  

Ralph Allen is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and will need to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.  

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.Visas cannot be sponsored.If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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