Premises Assistant

Southgate Primary, Crawley, West Sussex, RH10 6DG

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  15 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 December 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: GLF Associate 3 - £25,001

Premises Assistant job summary

Are you a practical, proactive, and reliable individual with a passion for maintaining safe and welcoming school environments?

Southgate Primary School are looking to appoint a reliable and efficient full-time Premises Assistant/Caretaker on a permanent basis. 

Your Opportunity

Ideally you will have some experience in a similar role or can demonstrate a keen interest in maintenance and DIY, and an awareness of Health and Safety. The successful candidate will work to ensure the security of the school buildings and health and safety compliance, carrying out a programme of maintenance work and monitoring the repair and maintenance work of others as directed by the Headteacher. As a key holder, the role will also include security of the school premises including all buildings and contents. 

What we are looking for

• Have good awareness of Health and Safety
• Full UK Drivers License as occasional travel to Kilnwood Vale Primary, Greenway Primary & Forge Wood Primary may occasionally be required. 
• Be able to work to their own initiative
  
• Be capable of carrying our basic maintenance and DIY tasks
  
• Have good oral and written communication skills
  
• Be keen to contribute positively to the life of a school

Please read the full job description and person
specification for more information. 

About Southgate Primary School

Our school sits within a newly established
cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Southgate
Primary School, our cluster includes the following other schools; Forge Wood
Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Salfords
Primary School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School.

This is an exciting opportunity to work
collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and
experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education
and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career
progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your
professional development.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a
community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular
progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to
grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded
  upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness


• 43
  primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the
  south of England


• We
  work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique
  identity


• Committed
  to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible
  education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,
which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access
  to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme 


• Flexible
  working options


• Generous
  holiday allowance


• Work
  life and family friendly policies


• Employee
  wellbeing initiatives


• Career
  pathways and talent management


• Access
  to a staff benefits portal


• Community
  and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community
candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 5th January 2026

Salary: GLF Associate 3 - £25,001

Hours: 07:00-15:00 Mon to Fri (37.5hrs per week, full year) 

Closing Date: 15 Dec 2025 

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

Safeguarding Statement
GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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 Southgate Primary

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 280 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Southgate Primary website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/southgate-primary-crawley

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