Premises Assistant

Job Title:  Premises Assistant (Level 2) Actual Salary: £26,798 - £29,208 – Full time – All Year-Round Contract

Contract Type:  Permanent

Hours:  37 hours per week - AYR

Provisional Start Date: ASAP – pending completion of Pre employment checks Your opportunity to support in all aspects of site management to ensure a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for all students, staff, and visitors. 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 Academy team. This role sits within the wider Cabot Learning Federation Estates and Facilities Team, will be based across both Winterstoke Hundred Academy sites – Locking Parklands and Beaufighter Road)

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.

About you:

You will demonstrate:

A basic understanding of health & safety. Experience of carrying out planned preventative maintenance. A recognised qualification or training related to building maintenance and grounds work, or relevant practical experience in a similar role. Evidence of formal training in areas such as chain saw operation and Manual Handling or willingness to undertake training. Commitment to continuous improvement through professional development, self-evaluation, and awareness. Commitment to and able to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Winterstoke Hundred Academy:

Winterstoke Hundred Academy have students in all year groups, being oversubscribed in Years 7 to 10. Year 11 who were our first cohort of learners are a slightly smaller cohort and we have a thriving sixth form with students in Years 12 and 13. The development of the new building, which opened in 2024, saw us nearing capacity as a split-site, medium-scale 11–19 Academy. We celebrate the fact that, as a new provision, our culture, ethos and values have been ours to define from the beginning, and we are able to decide what is important to take with us into the future as we grow. Why work at CLF? We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others. We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered

What we can offer you:

Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Generous annual leave. A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities. Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme. Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs. A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay. Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

• Closing Date: 18 October 2026
• Shortlisting: 19 October 2026
• Interviews: 26 October 2026

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment. As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form. Please note we are not able to offer visa sponsorship for this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.