Premises Assistant
Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School, London, SE16 5ED7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week 8am to 6pm 9 (1 hour lunch)
Contract type
- Fixed term - 6 months
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 2 – scp 2 (FTE £29,808) to 4 (FTE £30,654)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Job overview
Our Partnership is seeking to appoint a Premises Assistant who will play a crucial role in the smooth running of a school. You will ensure school buildings and grounds provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will work alongside the Facilities Manager on all aspects of site maintenance, and take a key role in ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations.
The individual will undertake responsibility for the maintenance of multiple sites (St Jude’s and Peter Hills) and the cleanliness and security of the buildings. They will contribute to the provision of high quality maintenance, security and cleanliness of the school buildings and grounds to ensure that students have a comfortable, clean, safe and well maintained environment in which to work or otherwise use the school facilities.
The successful candidate will have:
Understanding of the role of Premises Assistant or Caretaker
Experience of general repairs and maintenance
The ability to work with initiative and to have a good humoured enthusiastic approach to the role.
To have good written and oral communication skills.
The ability to appropriately follow instructions.
To be familiar with and apply whole school policies, procedures and standards and be willing to implement them in a consistent manner.
Knowledge and understanding of regular health & safety checks under the guidance of the Headteacher.
Carry out regular site inspections, identifying and prioritising repairs and maintenance needs
Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, including carrying out and recording risk assessments
Liaise with contractors and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance work
Support the school with emergency procedures, including acting as Fire Warden and coordinating evacuations
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
An innovative approach and a can-do attitude - we believe there is no hierarchy of ideas
Trust in your expertise and talents
An enthusiastic, collaborative and supportive staff team from three schools within the Partnership
Children who care and value each other
A calm, caring and purposeful environment based on Christian Values and principles
CPD and Training support from the Diocesan Board of Education and Local Authority
Opportunities to further your leadership skills
Access to Employee support programme
Further information about the job
The Premises Assistant will be working alongside the Facilities Manager across The Partnership Schools, on a rotational basis and daily placement from 4-6pm at St Peter’s.
This is a great opportunity for someone willing to develop their skills and knowledge on premises maintenance and management.
St Jude's C of E Primary School,Colnbrook Street,SE1 6HA
St Peter's Primary School,Liverpool Grove, Walworth,SE17 2HH
Peter Hills C of E Primary School,2 Beatson Walk, Rotherhithe,SE16 5ED
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Peter Hills with St Mary's and St Paul's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 104 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sdejesusbento@stpeterswalworth.co.uk
Our partnership is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payrolls and Pension Officer to join our three school Partnership. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing payroll processes, administering pension schemes, handling contributions, calculations and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations to secure employee’s retirement benefits. This role is integral to maintaining the financial well-being and satisfaction of our employees.
The successful candidate will be a valued staff member who will interact with a range of stakeholders including staff, governors, parents, pupils and other advisors. You will need to be highly organised, work well as part of a team and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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