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Premises Assistant

James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf, London, SE10 8RZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  26 October 2026

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday - Friday 7 hours a day Potential for additional hours to cover lettings
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Scale 4 Point 7-10

What skills and experience we're looking for

About the Role:

Do you take genuine pride in your work and love seeing a job well done? Are you looking for a practical, varied

role where your efforts directly impact hundreds of children every single day? We are looking for a motivated and

proactive Premises Assistant to join our hard-working site team.

Working across both of our school campuses under the direction of our Premises Leader, you will support the

day-to-day running of the school site. This is a highly varied, physical role where no two days are the same. Your

responsibilities will range from routine DIY repairs (painting, putting up shelves, fixing hooks) and receiving

deliveries, to playground upkeep, opening/locking up the buildings, and handling emergency cleaning or seasonal

gritting.

What we are looking for:

● A practical "can-do" attitude and a team-player mindset.

● Handy DIY skills, including basic carpentry, plumbing, decoration, or gardening.

● The ability to work independently when given a task, managing your time safely and effectively.

● Excellent communication skills when interacting with staff, parents, visitors, and pupils.

● A willingness to work flexible split shifts and a deep commitment to keeping children safe.

What the school offers its staff

We Offer You:

● A welcoming, supportive, and dedicated team across two campuses.

● The opportunity to work with incredible, proud, and enthusiastic children.

● Comprehensive professional development, including paid BSL training.

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

James Wolfe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children attending the school. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. As part of the school's safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted for vacancies within the school will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Prem Assistant Advert .pdf - 205 KB (opens in new tab)

Premises Assistant JD.docx.pdf - 236 KB (opens in new tab)

PS Premises Assistant.docx.pdf - 241 KB (opens in new tab)

About James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 673 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf website
• Email address: sbm@jameswolfe.greenwich.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02088582472
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/james-wolfe-primary-school-and-centre-for-the-deaf

We are a dynamic, creative, highly motivated and passionate team based in the heart of historic Maritime Greenwich. We serve a close knit community that is truly diverse and provide a rich, inspiring curriculum that is fully inclusive. We have a specialist provision for d/Deaf children which is wholly integrated and all members of our community learn British Sign Language.

We are led by our PROUD values of perseverance, respect, opportunity, understanding and democracy. We are looking for talented staff who share these values, as well as someone who demonstrates a passion for equity, inclusion and creativity. You will be supported by an experienced leadership team who prioritise staff development and wellbeing through bespoke CPD opportunities and workplace wellness initiatives.

Arranging a visit to James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@jameswolfe.greenwich.sch.uk.

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