Premises Officer - Level 5

Meir Heath Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7JQ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  4 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  23 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,584.00 - £27,711.00 Annually (Actual) 37 hours per week.

Premises Officer - Level 5 job summary

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Meir Heath Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Meir Heath Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the maintenance and security of the school premises and site, ensuring a safeenvironment.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and takeremedial action if required

Act as the designated key holder for the school premises

Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (includingCCTV and alarms)

Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildingsand site

Arrange emergency repairs

Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks

Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standardsand within required timescales

Monitor stock and order supplies

Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school

Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and take action wherehazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately

Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (includingcompliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules

Monitor the work of and manage cleaning and other site staff

Oversee and make decisions on all planned maintenance

Ensure the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment following training, for examplesports/theatrical equipment

Facilitate lettings and carry out associated tasks, in line with local agreements

Handle small amounts of cash for the purchase of materials to carry out repairs

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within theacademy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures

Any other duties appropriate to the post.

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

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.

About Meir Heath Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 291 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meir Heath Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meir-heath-academy

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Stoke On Trent and Staffordshire and Stoke