Premises Assistant

Benefits:
Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Premises Assistant to join our team at Sayes Court Primary School, part of Bourne Education Trust. In support of the Senior Leadership Team, the Premises Assistant will be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the school premises.

Sayes Court Primary School is a vibrant, happy, and inclusive one-form entry primary school in Surrey with a nursery school for 2 – 4 year olds. As part of the Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

At Sayes Court, we believe in developing a breadth of skills and knowledge that nourish a strong sense of self-belief so that both our staff and pupils can achieve their own greatness. We are a community where high expectations are set for all pupils. Our aim is to challenge, inspire and prepare so that pupils can accomplish their goals and be ready for secondary school and beyond.

The Sayes Court curriculum provides children with the opportunity to explore a series of precisely planned, sequenced and interconnected moments that ensure they explore what it is to learn and grow while gaining a deep understanding in all subjects. We believe that getting to know every individual pupil and their interests enables us to develop the children's strengths inside and outside of the classroom.

Contract: Permanent. 35 hours pw, 52 weeks per year

Hours: Monday - Friday. We can offer either: a) Split shift of 7am - 10:30am & 3pm - 6.30pm, or b) 7am - 3pm with an unpaid 1 hour break

Start Date: ASAP

• Condensed school year with two week half term in October
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Group benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

• Maintain a programme of site testing and inspections to ensure statutory compliance under the guidance of the School Business Leader
• Identify issues quickly by carrying out regular inspections of all indoor and outdoor areas, providing written reports/action plans as required
• Support an effective out of hours emergency system in place
• Ensure the security of the school, including locking and unlocking

• An awareness and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Proven track record of continuous professional development

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications…