Premises Assistant
Ralph Allen School, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7AD15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
24 October 2025
Closing date
10 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- Grade 3 Point 5, £9,087 actual
Premises Assistant job summary
Grade 3 Point 5
Actual salary £9,087
15 hours per week
Fixed term until 31/08/26
Term time only with two weeks' holiday working
To commence: ASAP
Closing Date: 10/11/26
Interviews: TBC
A highly efficient & proactive Premises assistant is required by Ralph Allen School which is part of the Palladian Academy Trust. We are looking for an individual to work up to 15 hours a week. Saturdays and evening options available dependant on the right candidate. Joining the Palladian Academy Trust as a valued and welcomed team member this new opportunity will require an individual who is passionate about the teaching and learning environments being safe and the best we can provide.
About us
The Palladian Academy Trust is a community of schools, each with its own ethos, that enjoy a mutually enriching partnership. Our Trust includes both church and community academies working closely together, all connected by a shared vision for our pupils: ‘excellent and equitable opportunities so everyone can flourish.’
About the role
To assist the Premises Manager in undertaking a range of duties regarding the building, site and environment and their users, ensuring their safety and security.
To assist with maintaining the security of the premises, to include the opening up and locking of premises. To ensure the security of the premises outside normal working hours, setting security alarm systems, carrying out security checks.
To assist with a range of minor maintenance work as agreed with the Premises Manager and Operations Manager regarding the day-to-day maintenance of the premises and its furnishings e.g. remedial painting and decorating, repairs to fixings and small-scale improvement.
To assist with arrangement for major maintenance work to be carried out, escorting contractors and others to site, assisting with the monitoring of safety of their working practices.
To assist with the operation of the premises heating system under the direction of the premises manager.
To undertake general porterage duties to include the setting out and putting away of furniture as necessary and receiving deliveries of goods and equipment. At certain points of the day the postholder will be expected to undertake bending, lifting and stretching in the course of their duties.
To oversee evening letting of the school premises and assist the hirers as required.
We require an individual who takes pride in the appearance and maintenance of our school and grounds, keeping them in good condition for our students and staff.
Previous experience of a similar role would be desirable, however a positive attitude and a can-do approach to basic DIY is essential, we well as an ability and willingness to take on a variety of practical tasks.
You will be line managed by the Premises Manager overseen by the Trust Estates Lead. Working in a fast-paced changing environment, you should be experienced at multi-tasking as no two days are the same as a school caretaker. The ability to manage priorities in support of unplanned maintenance is essential. Your dedicated site will be Ralph Allen, but you may be asked to support across the local trust sites in support of Trust wide projects, compliance activities, covering sickness & holiday absence.
This job description only contains the main accountabilities relating to this post and does not describe in detail all duties required to carry them out.
Essential and Desirable Skills.
A basic level of literacy and numeracy.
Good timekeeping.
Ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Good observational skills to note tasks that need carrying out; the ability to be proactive and take the initiative with tasks required.
Ability to undertake general maintenance work to the required standard.
A positive work ethic and ability to problem solve and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
Enthusiasm for education and working in a school with students.
Previous relevant school maintenance/caretaking experience.
Previous experience of general building plumbing and or DIY experience.
Knowledge of H&S and building compliance.
Ability to use IT (email and compliance software) in a work environment (full training will be given).
Ability to communicate clearly and calmly in the event of an emergency.
Work at times with discretion and confidentiality, adhering to GDPR and respecting privacy.
Full and clean driving to drive school vehicles if needed.
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 Ralph Allen School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1382 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ralph Allen School website
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