Premises Assistant
Cherry Tree Hill Primary School, Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6WL28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 November 2025
Closing date
10 October 2025 at 9am
Date listed
12 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday-Friday, 4.30pm - 6.30pm, Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade D, Point 7-9
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Have a ‘hands on, can do’ approach.
- Security - undertake the locking up of the school site and opening as required.
- Undertake minor maintenance and DIY, including grounds maintenance if required (e.g. removal of leaves, litter picking and gritting).
- To operate the heating, lighting etc.
- To complete various safety checks, COSHH across the whole school in the absence of the Site Manager.
- To report major items for repair to senior staff in the absence of the Site Manager.
- To oversee some contractors and deliveries on site in the absence of the Site Manager.
- Cover in the absence of the Site Manager (up to 6 weeks a year).
- Work with the site manager on collaborative maintenance during school closure periods (as and when required).
What the school offers its staff
At Cherry Tree Hill, we endeavour to create a happy, secure, relaxed atmosphere whilst, at the same time, insist on high standards of both work and behaviour. Together we strive for the fulfilment of every child’s potential. Children are encouraged to be independent and self-reliant. They are taught to have respect for property, themselves and each other.
Parents are seen as important partners in their child’s learning, and are actively encouraged to get involved in the life of the school. Parents are always made welcome in school, and staff endeavour to find time to listen to their concerns.
We develop positive learning relationships with our children and recognise the importance of this. We are proud of our children, staff and school.
Further information about the job
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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cherry Tree Hill Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 614 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cherry Tree Hill Primary School website
- Email address
- h.hassall@cherrytreehill.odysseyct.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01332673520
Our school is a large primary, set in spacious grounds two miles from Derby City Centre. Visitors to our school comment positively on our facilities and the stimulating environment. They describe our atmosphere as respectful and nurturing. and you know what? It is!
We endeavour to create a happy, secure, relaxed atmosphere whilst, at the same time, insist on high standards of both work and behaviour. Together we strive for the fulfilment of every child’s potential. Children are encouraged to be independent and self-reliant. They are taught to have respect for property, themselves and each other. Parents are seen as important partners in their child’s learning, and are actively encouraged to get involved in the life of the school. Parents are always made welcome in school, and staff endeavour to find time to listen to their concerns.
Arranging a visit to Cherry Tree Hill Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.hassall@cherrytreehill.odysseyct.org.uk.
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