Premises Assistant (with Residential option)

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Date: 7 hours ago
City: Banstead, England
Contract type: Full time
Job Overview

We are looking for a reliable, hard working and friendly Premises Assistant to join our existing team to ensure our school always looks its best.

If you take pride in problem-solving, hands-on work, and creating a positive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

This role comes with the unique option of residential accommodation, providing the successful post-holder with a rare opportunity to live in a quality, family sized home at a considerably reduced rate comparative to current market prices for the area.

Your Opportunity

We are looking for someone who will care for our buildings and grounds, carrying out minor repairs as well as managing site health & safety compliance checks, uploading information to the EVERY system used in school, and someone who is flexible, proactive and able to problem solve.

If you are passionate about premises and facilities, and you have a positive "can do" attitude, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. You will deliver a high quality service in and around the school, prioritise agreed tasks and deliver them to agreed deadlines in a friendly manner whilst always taking pride in our school.

Enthusiasm and a willingness to adapt are considered essential skills. We would love to hear from you if you feel that you have the qualities that we require in this role.

About The Beacon School

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi-Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well-supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities.

We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work. Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Ideal Candidate Will

  • Have good awareness of Health and Safety
  • Valid UK Driving Licence in order to drive the School Minibus
  • Be able to work to their own initiative
  • Be capable of carrying our basic maintenance and DIY tasks
  • Have good oral and written communication skills
  • Have knowledge of building maintenance works (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, electrical etc.)
  • Be keen to contribute positively to the life of a school

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

  • Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
  • 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
  • We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
  • Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education.

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

  • Access to our highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working options
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Work life and family friendly policies
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Access to a staff benefits portal
  • Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: FTE £24,272 - £27,822

Hours: Full Time or Part Time Hours considered (52 weeks per year)

Closing Date: Friday 11th July at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC
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