Premises Assistant

Crawshaw Academy, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 9HU

19 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  8 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 August 2025

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: £25,584.00 - £27,269.00 Annually (Actual)

Premises Assistant job summary

37 hours per week, on a shift rota basis between the hours 6am and 10pm ( Monday to Friday with occasional weekends and evenings).

‘A well-presented and safe school environment plays a crucial role in fostering a positive and productive learning experience. By maintaining high standards for our school premises, we create an atmosphere where learning can thrive, behaviour improves, and students are empowered to reach their full potential’

Our school offers character and challenge in equal measure – we are part 1960 original building and part 2002 new build! Sections of a working week are spent ensuring we remain compliant, completing desk-based checks and paperwork, however the role also offers the opportunity to be hands on too, keeping the school both safe and well presented at all times.

During the daytime, our Premises Team work hard to present the school in the best way possible. Of an evening and weekend, we host a considerable number of lettings, delivering a healthy revenue stream for the school. Although we do not have any immediate projects planned, we don’t stand still. As a school we have a commitment to sustainability and recent initiatives include installation of solar panels and a whole school switch to LED lighting.

About Our Team

As you would expect, our Premises Team are a close-knit bunch who constantly display a can-do mindset. They do not walk past problems and instead, as much as possible, get things sorted correctly and first time.

You will also be welcomed into a wider Premises / Site Team who operate across Red Kite Learning Trust. Our Trust consists of 5 secondary schools across Harrogate and Leeds and our Premises Teams collaborate as a group when needed, as well as supporting each other individually to ensure we are delivering the very best for our customers.

About Our School

Our core values of Respect, Integrity and Determination aren’t just words; they shape everything we do. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme with an employer rate of 19% plus a wide range of benefits, discounts, and rewards. Details of our benefits, discounts, and rewards can be found HERE.
• Flexible working options – We understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to explore arrangements that suit both you and the role.
• A genuinely supportive environment – We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being, making this a place where you can thrive.
• A strong sense of community – Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our culture.
• Ongoing professional development – We invest in your growth at every stage of your career, helping you reach your full potential.

For more about Crawshaw Academy, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will:

• Have prior experience in maintenance environment.
• Have experience of supporting general trade tasks and skilled trade workers.
• Be proactive, solution focussed and have the care and attention to ensure our school is fully compliant
• Possess excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team
• Share our commitment to providing a safe, efficient, and well-maintained learning environment for all our students, staff, and visitors.

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about our school or this opportunity. If you would like to visit our school ahead of applying to meet the team and hear more, you are very welcome! To speak with us, or arrange a visit, please contact Jo Bentley, HR Officer: bentleyj@ca.rklt.co.uk.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

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 Crawshaw Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1109 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Crawshaw Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/crawshaw-academy

We are a mixed 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive intake; the majority of whom live in the Pudsey Area. The proportion of students supported by the pupil premium is average as is the proportion of students supported at school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs. We have strong links with the Pudsey Community and work in partnership with Priesthorpe School and Pudsey Grangefield at Post-16 level.

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