Premises Assistant (Winterstoke and Lime Hills Academy)
Geminus Weston-Super-Mare, England, United Kingdom
Job Title: Premises Assistant at Winterstoke Hundred Academy and Lime Hills Academy
Contract: Full Time, Permanent, All Year Round
Salary: Grade B £25,136 - £27,398
Start: As soon as possible
Are you enthusiastic and looking for a job where every day is different? Have you got previous experience working in a school or have a hands-on approach to work? Do you enjoy working under pressure and thinking on your feet?
If so, we can provide you with an exciting opportunity in helping to provide a safe and comfortable learning environment as a member of the hard working Premises Team at Winterstoke Hundred Academy and Lime Hills Academy. This role sits within the wider Cabot Learning Federation Estates and Facilities Team.
What We Are Looking For
To be successful in the post, we want a dependable Premises Assistant to undertake a range of duties from day-to-day repairs to waste collection. You will take instruction from the Premises Manager, work well as a member of an established team and have a flexible approach to working. Ideally, you will have experience of working in a similar type role, however transferrable skills from a comparable role or background will be considered.
The ideal candidate will be able to support their team, and maintain the security of the premises and its contents (including the operation of fire and burglar alarms and key-holder responsibilities), lighting, heating and cleaning of premises (including the maintenance and operation of plant), providing porterage, defined handyperson duties, and other duties arising from the use of premise sharing their enthusiasm and commitment with both the department and to the students. An ability to work collaboratively is essential as we are a strong team.
You Will Undertake a Wide Range Of Duties Including
* Responding to a demanding and varied workload
* Helping to ensure the grounds and buildings are open, clean and hazard free
* Conducting required compliance tasks
* Record keeping
* Stock replenishment
* Inbound and outbound delivery duties
* Setting-up meeting rooms/assembly hall
* Reactive repairs to the buildings and grounds
* Seasonal weather duties (e.g. clearing of snow, gutters and drains)
* Maintenance, painting and decorating
* Forming good working relationships with colleagues
* Promoting and encouraging a strong Health & Safety culture
The successful candidate will receive training in fire safety, asbestos awareness, control of legionella, site safety and various compliance checks required by law.
About The Cabot Learning Federation
The Cabot Learning Federation is a diverse Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) in the South West. We are proud to serve 18,000+ pupils who all attend ten secondary academies, seventeen primary academies, an all through provision, a studio school, a discrete Post 16 provision, two alternative provision schools and three SEMH special schools.
CLF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The trust is proud to serve a diverse student population and their communities. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
How To Apply
Please download the Candidate Information Pack below, which includes wider details on the role and the job description and person specification.
Please submit your application form via the CLF recruitment portal by clicking Apply on this page and then logging into your account/registering for an account. CVs will not be accepted and any submitted will not be considered alongside your application.
Safeguarding And Pre-employment Checks
The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.
The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.
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