Premises Assistant

Willow Dene School, Plumstead, SE18 2JD

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £30,285.00 Annually (Actual)

Premises Assistant job summary

Willow Dene is a large special school in Plumstead for children aged 2-19 across two sites. We are a forward thinking and innovative school that is committed to providing an outstanding education for children with a wide range of learning needs. Willow Dene forms part of the exciting Compass Eko Trust which is a family of 28 schools working as one system to improve the outcomes for every child. We are united by a clear commitment: every child achieving without exception. We aim to inspire all children to engage confidently with the world and develop the knowledge and skills from across the curriculum that enable them to thrive. By working as one, we maximise the knowledge and skills of all the adults in our schools. We share the very best practice and learning from the research that will make a difference to the progress and achievement of all children. This partnership provides immense opportunities to develop the quality of provision and outcomes, and the sharing of good practice. We are a research-engaged community and are constantly seeking new and innovative ways of developing teaching for learning.

We are seeking to appoint a Premise Assistant to assist with the undertaking caretaking, handy-person and portering duties in order to provide a clean, warm and safe environment for uses of the building.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• To undertake the day-to-day maintenance, repair and cleaning of the school.

• To assist in ordering and arranging delivery and storage of materials and equipment.

• To undertake routine grounds maintenance to ensure the upkeep of garden, grassed and amenity areas, equipment and site services, operating and machinery.

• To ensure that the school site is kept clean, safe and in a good state of repair and stocked with all necessary supplies.

• To carry out regular checks and inspections of the premises, equipment and grounds. Keeping accurate manual and computerised records where appropriate.

• To monitor work requests on the premises housekeeping software. Ensuring that day to day maintenance tasks and requests for minor works are undertaken as expediently as possible and actions recorded in a timely manner.

• To attend regular meetings with the premises team as appropriate.

  Please refer to the job description for further more detailed information.

Induction:

Induction programmes and training will be provided for the successful candidate.

As part of our Trust, you will be part of a professional community where:

• Schools work together, sharing expertise and improving practice

• Staff benefit from strong professional networks and collaboration across schools

• Development is supported through coaching, CPD and leadership pathways

• You are not working in isolation - you are part of a wider system

Our offer:

• Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)

• Access to a structured programme of professional development

• Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career

• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support

• Access to staff benefits and discount schemes

• Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

This role is Grade 4 SCP 7

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Working Hours: 7 hours per day, 8:00am - 4:00pm (with one hour for Lunch)

We encourage visits to view the school; however, we would warmly welcome telephone calls or a video meet with anyone who is thinking about applying to answer any questions or provide further information. Please contact Samantha Murphy, HR Officer to arrange.

Further information is available from the school website: www.willowdene.compassps.uk

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 Willow Dene School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 309 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Willow Dene School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/willow-dene-school-plumstead

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