Hours: 15 hours per week (flexible) Monday Friday Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata): £9,740 per annum Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments We are seeking a Premises Assistant to help us ensure that the school sites are clean, secure and safe for all users. Your responsibilities will include: Assisting with the general care, maintenance and servicing of academy buildings and grounds Working within current health and safety legislation Providing a customer-facing / positive service Helping to maintain a clean, safe, hygienic and secure site You will have: Practical skills in maintenance and cleaning: DIY, painting & decorating, general garden maintenance etc Experience of maintaining health & safety in a workplace A good working knowledge of Microsoft office Full clean driving licence, with access to own transport The ability to work as part of our team and independently The role is based at Dudley Infant Academy, but will also support other Academies in Hastings and St Leonards on a regular basis. Dudley Infant Academy Dudley Infant Academy offers an exciting educational journey for children, nurturing pride in the diverse learning experiences we provide throughout their three years with us. Our priority is to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child can flourish. Through exciting learning experiences, including hands-on activities within our grounds and the local area, we aim to support each child's development as both learners and individuals. The Academy has a published admissions number of 60 and a total capacity of 180 pupils. Visit Us: Home - Dudley Infant Academy We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include: Automatic annual pay increments High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme Generous public sector pension scheme Discounts on retail & travel Cycle 2 Work scheme Charity giving Take a closer look : Work With Us - Brighton Academies Trust As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils. Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best. At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests. Please visit: Home - Brighton Academies Trust Our commitment The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here: Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) We welcome applications from all members of the community. The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to recruitmentbrightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306. Find out more For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here: Candidate Pack To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Dean Laidlaw - Senior FM at d.laidlawthestleonardsacademy.org.uk Please apply today. Key dates Closing date: 12 December 2024 Interview date: By arrangement Proposed start date : ASAP Not your perfect job? Please register for job alerts to learn about our future vacancies: Future Job Alerts A helpful guide to completing your application is available here: Guidance on your application