Premises Officer (SIL108BC)
Sileby Redlands Community Primary School, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 7LZ21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
12th October 2026
Closing date
15 September 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
25 August 2026
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
- £26,832.00 - £28,146.00 Annually (FTE)
Premises Officer (SIL108BC) job summary
Premises Officer
Sileby Redlands Community Primary School
Salary: Grade 7 Pay Point 11-14 (£26,832 - £28,146 per annum)
Hours: Full-time 37 Hours per week; 52 Weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern:
Monday to Friday 09:30am-12:00pm and 12:30pm to 17:30pm
About the Role
Sileby Redlands Community Primary Schoolare looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Premises Officer to be a proactive integrated member of the School Staff Team, to be responsible for the supervision of our site and the maintenance and security of our buildings.
Why Choose Sileby Redlands Community Primary School?
At Redlands we believe in putting the children at the heart of everything that we do and this includes providing the children with a creative curriculum that is both exciting and inspiring. Our children have their learning brought to life by carefully planned opportunities that enthuse, engage and motivate our children to want to find out more.
“The school is committed to ensuring that every pupil can access the curriculum. Reading is at the heart of this work. Children begin to learn phonics as soon as they start in the Reception Year. Staff are reading experts...” - OFSTED
Key Responsibilities
- To support the management of cleaning staff (or contract if applicable), undertaking general maintenance, repairs and cleaning of the building and grounds.
- To monitor stock levels of materials, order as necessary and store appropriately to ensure that work can be carried out in accordance with laid down schedules and safety instructions.
- Complete appropriate records and testing (e.g. maintenance file/ heating/safety checks, order forms) as laid down in trust policies and procedures.
- To open the grounds and school buildings and ‘unset’ alarms in accordance with laid down schedules and ‘one off’ bookings (lettings), to ensure that lessons and other activities are able to take place at the specified times.
- To monitor the work of the cleaning staff to ensure the work undertaken by them meets the standards in the contract specification to ensure that the school gets value for money, that the school is a clean, safe, healthy and comfortable place for students, staff and other users to use.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications:
- Good level of literacy and numeracy.
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent in numeracy and literacy. (Desirable)
Experience:
- Craft skills, e.g. plumber, electrician and decorating or previous experience in a caretaking role including repairs and maintenance.
- Working within a school setting.
- Liaising with external contractors including negotiating prices for small jobs.
Skills & Knowledge:
- Ability to alert senior staff to unsafe practices. Understanding of the context in which the schools are working.
- An ability to undertake risk assessments in relation to premises function.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety issues relevant to the post including legislation and COSHH.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification to support your application.
Why Join Us?
Professional Growth & Support
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Access to learning networks and visits to other organisations.
- Supportive leadership and a highly committed team.
- Highly committed and motivated Team.
- A role which has the opportunity to make a real difference whilst having fun.
- A established Central Services Team who support schools and wider colleagues.
Work-Life & Wellbeing Benefits
- Flexible working options.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Defined benefit pension scheme.
- Be an integral member of the team in a vibrant school.
- Create an outstanding learning environment for the success of all of our children.
- Play a significant part in continuing to develop our school.
- Be part of a wider community of Discovery Schools Trust.
- Free childcare.
Additional Perks
- Free parking.
- Cycle-to-work scheme.
- Gym discounts.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Dental support.
- Retail discounts.
- Annual incremental pay increases within the pay scale.
Equal Opportunities & Accessibility
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation. If you require assistance completing your application, please contact hrsupport@discoverytrust.org for support.
More about Discovery Schools Trust
Discovery Schools Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence are shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.
Please note that interviews for this position may be made earlier than the stated closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. Early submission will not only ensure consideration for the position but also increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.
Safeguarding Statement
We are committed to safeguarding our pupils; therefore, the successful applicant will require an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and references.
AI
While we acknowledge the advantages of AI in crafting personal statements for applications, we strongly encourage and expect applicants to personalise and tailor responses. Please note that the Trust may utilise AI checking solutions during the application review process and will be considered when shortlisting.
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If you are ready to make a difference in children's lives, apply today!
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 Sileby Redlands Community Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 394 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
t is the aim of the staff and governors at Redlands to ensure that all our children are happy and enjoy their time at school. We like to promote an environment in which every child has the potential to do their very best and be recognised for all their achievements. We have close links with our community and believe in working together to inspire the children to be proud of the place in which they live. Our parents are fantastic and work hard to support the school and we are a school that is very much at the centre of the village of Sileby.
Our school is part of the Discovery Schools Academies Trust. Discovery Schools Academy Trust is dedicated to improving learning and teaching by creating a culture that promotes excellence. The needs of all children are placed at the heart of all decision making regardless of the school they attend. Teaching and learning excellence is shared through learning networks, sharing of ideas and materials as well as leading practitioners between schools. Discovery has developed a school improvement system which focuses on improving outcomes for all children. It also places staff development, talent management and succession planning at the heart of achieving outstanding organisations.
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