Premises Assistant
Woodside Primary School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 6NF23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
27 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday - Friday - 20 Hours Per Week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC Outer London – Grade 4, SCP 8 -10 - £29,763.00 FTE - £30,630.00 FTE
Actual salary
- £29,763.00 FTE of Pro-Rata - £16,535.00 FTE
Pay scale
- Grade 4, SCP - 8 - 10
What skills and experience we're looking for
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential Requirements:
1. Experience in premises maintenance, including cleaning, repairs, and general upkeep.
2. Knowledge of health & safety regulations and compliance procedures.
3. Ability to plan, organise and adhere to work schedules effectively.
4. Ability to effectively prioritise tasks.
5. Good communication skills and the ability to work with contractors, staff, and management.
6. Basic understanding of heating, cooling and lighting equipment and systems.
7. Willingness to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies.
8. Physical fitness for manual handling tasks.
9. Basic handyperson skills, including safe use of power tools.
10. Ability to monitor and record energy usage and propose sustainability measures.
11. Ability to ensure the safety and security of school premises and pupils at all times.
12. Willingness to undertake regular training and skills development.
Desirable Qualities:
1. Previous experience in a similar role within an educational setting.
2. Knowledge of contract cleaning and catering practices and supervisory experience.
3. Training and/or qualifications in carpentry, plumbing or electrical work.
4. Experience of using facilities management software systems.
Note: The person specification outlines the key requirements for the role of Premises Assistant.
Candidates should possess the essential requirements, and desirable qualities will be advantageous.
What the school offers its staff
As a Premises Assistant with Inspire Partnership Trust, you'll enjoy a range of benefits:
Ongoing professional development to support your growth
Commitment to staff wellbeing, as members of the staff wellbeing charter
Generous Annual Leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Annual Incremental Pay Increases to recognize your dedication
Enhanced Family Friendly Pay, including maternity, paternity, and enhanced sickness pay
Local Government Pension Scheme for your future security
Eye care voucher scheme to support your health and wellbeing
Extensive Training and Induction program to ensure you feel confident and equipped in your role
Further details about the role
Grade Range: NJC Outer London – Grade 4, SCP 8 -10 - £29,763.00 FTE - £30,630.00 FTE
Salary: NJC Outer London – Grade 4, SCP 8 - £29,763.00 FTE of Pro-Rata - £16,535.00 FTE
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
Hours per week: Monday - Friday - 12:30pm - 16:30pm - 20 Hours Per Week
Working Pattern: All year round
Join the Inspire Partnership Trust as a Premises Assistant and be a part of transforming lives through education!
Inspire Partnership Academy Trust is a family of schools across Croydon, Medway, and Greenwich, dedicated to providing a life-changing education to children. Our collaborative approach aims to make a positive impact on the lives of both children and communities we serve. At the core of our values are Collaboration, Excellence, Friendship, Resilience, Respect, and Responsibility, which guide us in caring for, enriching, and teaching every child.
What Makes Us Special
What sets us apart is the opportunity to work at the forefront of educational thinking and practice, supported by exceptional training and development programs. We offer ground-breaking research projects and collaborative work with talented and innovative colleagues at both local and national levels.
Woodside Primary School: Making a Difference
Woodside Primary School is on a journey of rapid improvement, striving to provide an exceptional learning experience for our wonderful children. Our vision is to ensure children receive the very best education, making a life-changing difference within our diverse community of Croydon.
Join Our Team
We are looking for resilient, passionate, and ambitious individuals to join our school and partnership, inspiring a generation of children.
What We Offer
As a Premises Assistant with Inspire Partnership Trust, you'll enjoy a range of benefits:
Ongoing professional development to support your growth
Commitment to staff wellbeing, as members of the staff wellbeing charter
Generous Annual Leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Annual Incremental Pay Increases to recognize your dedication
Enhanced Family Friendly Pay, including maternity, paternity, and enhanced sickness pay
Local Government Pension Scheme for your future security
Eye care voucher scheme to support your health and wellbeing
Extensive Training and Induction program to ensure you feel confident and equipped in your role
Join Us Today
If you are ready to be a part of our dedicated team and make a positive impact on the lives of children, please apply for the Premises Assistant role.
To find out more or request an application pack, contact Janine Fernandes on Tel:07706 829 391 /020 8135 8372or by emailcroydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk.
All aspects of the application form must be fully completed to be considered for shortlisting, furthermore, please ensure that the Personal Statement in your application form addresses how you meet the duties outlined in the Person Specification. Please kindly note, we do not accept CV’s. Please fill out the application form that is attached to this vacancy.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.
Closing Date: 27th March 2025 at 12:00pm
Please note we will only accept applications from candidates who have documentary evidence that they have the right to work in the UK. Woodside Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers, and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance, and satisfactory Employment References.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Woodside Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 515 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Woodside Primary School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- croydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02081358372
School location
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