Premises Assistant

Job Title:  Premises Assistant (Level 1)

Actual Annual Salary: £11,067 – £11,393 (Based on hours and working weeks)

Full Time Equivalent Salary:  £24,819 - £25,548 (CLF Grade Aii) Based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type:  Permanent

Hours:  Part-time, 16.5 hours per week, All year-round.

Additional information: Saturday 8 hours and Sunday 8.5 hours per week Potential Start Date:  June 2026 (subject to completion of pre-employment checks)

Your opportunity to play a key role in keeping our academy safe, clean, and welcoming during weekend operations.

Weekends are a crucial time for the academy, with community bookings, essential checks, and important site tasks taking place outside the standard school week. As our Weekend Premises Assistant, you will be central to ensuring the site remains secure, well‑maintained, and ready for use. This role offers variety, independence, and the chance to support the smooth running of the academy by completing core responsibilities such as opening and locking the site, carrying out routine maintenance tasks, monitoring health and safety, and ensuring the building and grounds remain safe for all users. Working under the guidance of the Premises Manager and as part of the wider Cabot Learning Federation Estates and Facilities Team, you will take pride in contributing to a positive, welcoming environment for both students and community users.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a dependable and proactive Weekend Premises Assistant to support the day‑to‑day running of the site outside normal weekday hours. Your duties will include basic repairs, routine checks, assisting with cleanliness, waste collection, seasonal tasks, and maintaining the safety and security of the academy.

You will take instruction from the Premises Manager, work confidently on your own during weekends, and bring flexibility and initiative to your work. While experience in a similar role is desirable, we welcome applicants with transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

You will be responsible for:

Opening and locking the academy site during weekend hours

Supporting site safety and responding to any minor issues

Carrying out basic maintenance and promptly reporting concerns

Assisting with litter collection and general site upkeep

Moving equipment or furniture as required

Communicating effectively with staff, visitors, contractors, and community users

Weekend working requires reliability and independence, and we are looking for someone who can manage their responsibilities confidently and professionally.

About you

You will demonstrate:

A basic understanding of health and safety, with willingness to complete training

The ability to work independently without direct supervision, as well as part of a wider team

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately