Premises Officer
Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 5DN5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026 to be confirmed
Closing date
30 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
17 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £9,063.00 Annually (Actual)
Premises Officer job summary
Welcome and thank you for taking an interest in our vacancy at Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School, part of Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust. Ullesthorpe CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Premises Officer to join our hard working and committed staff team. The role is for 12.5 (Hours to be discussed/agreed) / 52 weeks per year. Grade 7 / .11/ £13.90 ph.
Ullesthorpe CE Primary School is a small village school of four classes. We are a small, friendly and inclusive school offering a high commitment to our children,excellent teaching and a broad and varied curriculum with a strong Christian ethos. Our mission statement 'Learn together, grow together, shine forever' and our Christian values permeate through all we do. Ullesthorpe is a thriving village and we are proud of our place in the community and the links we have with St. Peter's Church and other local organisations.
Job Purpose
To be responsible for the maintenance and security of the school premises and site, ensuring a safe environment.
Key Duties / Responsibilities
- Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial 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 (including alarms)
- Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified crafts person) and maintenance of the buildings and site
- Arrange emergency repairs
- Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks
- Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and 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 where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately
- Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance 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 example sports/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 the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures
- Any other duties appropriate to the post
- Health Support benefits
- Excellent employer contribution towards Local Government Pension Scheme
The role is for 12.5 hours per week/ 52 weeks per year. Grade 7 / .11 / £13.90
Visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the school on 01455 209926 or email ullesthorpe@ipat uk. For more information about the role please contact Kelly Richardson on 01455 272973 Assistant Business Partner
Safeguarding Statement ; Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. The Trust follow the safer recruitment guidance and references will be requested prior to interview. Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust Website
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Ullesthorpe C of E Primary School and the Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS clearance will be applied for and required for this position as well as Right to Work in UK evidence, a Fit to Work certificate and satisfactory references.
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 Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 102 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ullesthorpe Church of England Primary School website
Ullesthorpe CE Primary School is a small
academy of 100 pupils aged 4-11 years.
The school is situated in the small rural
village of Ullesthorpe located not far from
Lutterworth and Rugby with easy access to
motorway networks and the A5.
Ullesthorpe is a thriving village and we are
proud of our place in the community.
The school has beautiful leafy grounds
which feature a sports field, two
playgrounds, a trim trail, growing areas and
outdoor learning areas, including a Forest
School provision.
The classes are housed in
modern buildings and a spacious mobile.
There is a growing and supportive PTA and
the school provides a number of
out-of-school enrichment activities,
including residentials.
An external company
provides wrap-around care for our children.
Links with the community are strong and
well-established. As a church school, we
have good links with two local churches.
Members of the churches regularly come
into school to lead collective worship and
‘Open the Book’.
We are proud that Ullesthorpe CE Primary
School was judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted in
November 2021 and also ‘Good’ by SIAMS
in December 2019.
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