Premises Assistant
Knebworth Primary and Nursery School, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AA20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible - to be confirmed with the successful applicant
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,614.00 - £26,427.00 Annually (FTE)
Premises Assistant job summary
Join Knebworth Primary School as a Premises Assistant!
About the Role
Knebworth Primary School is looking for a dedicated Premises Assistant to help our Site Manager keep our buildings and grounds clean, safe and welcoming.
This is a hands-on role combining daily cleaning, site care and minor maintenance. You will help ensure classrooms, toilets, communal areas and outdoor spaces are well maintained and ready for pupils, staff and visitors.
Working alongside our Site Manager, you will take ownership of agreed tasks, notice where attention is needed and respond positively to the practical demands of a busy primary school.
Your responsibilities will include:
Ensure that buildings and site are secure, undertaking daily security checks including locking and unlocking of buildings at pre-determined times.
Keep records relating to maintenance and security.
Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately.
Undertake general portage duties including moving furniture and equipment within school.
Undertake minor repairs (i.e., not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site.
Operate systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
Receive deliveries to the school site.
Collect and assemble waste for collection.
Who You Are
We are looking for someone who:
- Is dependable, organised and committed to consistently high standards
- Takes a proactive approach, spotting what needs doing and following tasks through to completion
- Has practical skills in cleaning, basic maintenance and general premises care
- Works carefully and thoroughly, with good attention to detail
- Can prioritise daily tasks while responding to urgent needs
- Understands the importance of safe working practices and is willing to undertake relevant training
- Is approachable, respectful and works well with colleagues
Experience in school premises, caretaking, cleaning or facilities work would be an advantage. We also welcome applicants with relevant practical skills gained in other settings.
Our school is located in the heart of Knebworth Village, which is a close community on the outskirts of Stevenage. Knebworth School is a magical place to learn and grow and a school where the children are at the centre of everything we do with inclusion and belonging close to our hearts. We are proud to call ourselves a No Outsiders school, where all members of our school community are celebrated, valued and represented.
Unique to our school is our strong team of passionate, caring staff and our wonderful children who are inquisitive, kind and love to learn. Everyone knows and respects one another and we are looking for that special someone who will share our school ethos and embody our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience.
What We Offer
As part of Knebworth Primary School, you will join a supportive community where your contribution is valued.
We offer:
- A varied role where your work makes a visible difference every day
- Friendly colleagues, professional development and training
- Local Government Pension Scheme and national terms and conditions
We encourage visits from interested candidates - do come and see our school in action! For more information about the role or to arrange a visit, please email admin@knebworth.herts.sch.uk
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 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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Knebworth Primary and Nursery School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 390 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Knebworth School is a magical place to learn and grow with the children at the centre of everything we do with inclusion and belonging close to our hearts. We are known for our exceptional teaching and learning with a curriculum that is both inspiring and ambitious and one which prepares our children for life in a modern sustainable Britain. We are proud to call ourselves a No Outsiders school, where all members of our school community are celebrated, feel valued and are represented.
Our school lies in the heart of a close village community and has done so for over 100 years since the school opened in 1912. The school is set within the heart of the village, with the high street and local shops easily accessible. Knebworth train station (Kings Cross line) is approximately 10 minutes’ walk from the school.
Unique to our school is our strong team of passionate, caring staff. We are in essence a big family but we have the warmth and feeling of a small school. Everyone knows and respects one another.
We have Deep Roots within the community and as such our children develop deep roots. We passionately believe in developing the whole child and giving them the secure foundations essential for them to be respectful, responsible and resilient young adults who can thrive in an ever-changing world. We have High Aspirations for all our children. We want them to be the best, to stand out, to dream big and to lead successful, fulfilling lives.
At Knebworth, we have three school values - Respect, Responsibility and Resilience and these can be applied to both learning and social behaviours. Our school values apply not only to our children but to our staff, parents and the wider community. By having a connection with the school either by working here or sending your children here we do expect all adults to embody and live our school values.
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