Premises Assistant

Wilmington Primary School, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DF

23 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  26 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27,825.00 - £30,134.00 Annually (FTE) plus interrupted lunch allowance

Premises Assistant job summary

Job TitlePremises Assistant Salary£27,825-£30,314 pa FTE plus interrupted lunch allowance of £915.75 paPension

Employer Pension Contributions of 20.5% (LGPS)

Hours

37 hours per week, all year round 8am-4pm Monday - Friday

Annual leave entitlement 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays per year.

Wilmington Primary School is a one form entry school with a current pupil role of 214. Our core values are resilience, positivity, teamwork, compassion and self-belief. We aim to provide a happy, caring and stimulating environment where children can achieve their maximum potential, while learning to respect others.

We are looking to welcome a Premises Assistant who will support in the day to day operations, maintenance, and security of the school site, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors at all times. Working as part of a supportive and community-focused team, the Premises Assistant will undertake a wide range of practical duties, including basic maintenance, compliance checks, site security, and event support, contributing directly to the smooth and efficient operation of the school.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, reliable, and hands-on individual who has high standards and an understanding that the Premises Assistant role enhances the performance of the school by ensuring that the premises are well-maintained, safe, secure, and in good repair.

A full, clean driving licence is essential for this role.

Assessment Process

Candidates will be shortlisted in line with the essential & desirable criteria outlined in the Person Specification. Those shortlisted will be invited to attend a practical skills assessment based on key elements of the role, followed by a panel interview.

Career with Endeavour MAT - what we can offer you:

As well as offering a competitive salary and a supportive working environment, we will provide training opportunities and support for the right candidate to grow professionally. The Trust also offers modern facilities; allocated parking space and use of the gym on two of our sites.

Application Process:

The deadline for applications is Midnight on Sunday 26th July 2026, with interviews expected to take place on Tue 4h August 2026 & Wed 5th August 2026.

Applicants who have previously applied for this role need not re-apply at this time.

Please note that early applications are encouraged and we may hold interviews as and when applications are received. We reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via the My New Term website. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Wilmington Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a 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.

About Wilmington Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wilmington Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wilmington-primary-school

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