Premises Assistant - Mount Street Academy

# Premises Assistant - Mount Street Academy## Job Introduction Our school is proud to be part of Anthem, a multi-academy trust that creates ambitious and successful schools where every child thrives.
Mount Street Academy is an outstanding infant and nursery school in the heart of Lincoln, delivering high-quality early years education for children aged 3 to 7. Mount Street Academy is guided by its vision to create a haven in which children flourish, with everything it does designed to give children the very best possible education and the strongest possible start to their learning journey.

** Split Shift Working Pattern
- ** Monday to Thursday AM – 7:00 till 11:00 (4 Hours) PM – 2:00 to 5:30 (3 Hours 30 Minutes) Friday AM - 7:00 till 11:00 (4 Hours) PM - 2:00 to 5:30 (3 Hours)    To support the safe, clean, secure, and well-maintained operation of the school's premises and facilities. The Premises Assistant will work as part of the premises team under the direction of the Premises Supervisor, carrying out a range of practical maintenance, cleaning support, grounds, and security duties to ensure the school site is a safe, welcoming, and functional environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

** Main duties and responsibilities
** Health & Safety and Statutory Compliance    
• Carry out routine health and safety checks as directed by the Premises Supervisor (Secondary) or Regional Estates Manager (Primary) (e.g. fire door checks, emergency lighting tests, water flushing records).

• Report any health and safety hazards, defects, or maintenance issues to the Premises Supervisor promptly.

• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures, including safe use of equipment and hazardous substances (COSHH).

• Participate in fire drills and support evacuation procedures as directed.

• Maintain accurate records for all checks and tasks completed.

** Estates and Facilities Management*
* • Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs across the school site as directed and within the scope of competence (e.g. painting, basic joinery, replacing light bulbs, fixing fixtures and fittings).

• Set-up and takedown furniture, equipment, and rooms for school events, examinations, lettings, and meetings as required.

• Maintain the cleanliness and presentation of internal and external areas of the school site, including corridors, toilets, changing rooms, and communal spaces, working alongside the cleaning team as required.

• Carry out grounds maintenance duties including litter picking, sweeping paths, clearing drains, maintaining external areas, emptying bins and assisting with winter gritting/snow clearance. 1 A place to thrive v1    
• Support the operation and basic maintenance checks of plant rooms, boiler rooms, and utility systems under the direction of the Premises Supervisor.

• Take receipt of, move, and distribute deliveries and stock across the site.

** Contractor Management*
* • Sign in and direct contractors on site in accordance with school procedures.

• Support the Premises Supervisor in monitoring contractor activity and reporting any concerns.
Risk Management and Reporting    
• Record and report any maintenance faults, defects, or safety concerns using the school's reporting system.

• Maintain accurate records for all premises activities, inspections, and tasks as directed.

• Report any incidents or near misses on site to the Premises Supervisor immediately.

** General Responsibilities*
* • Uphold and promote the trust's values, policies, and procedures at all times.

• Maintain a professional and courteous manner when dealing with staff, pupils, parents, contractors, and visitors.

• Participate in training and development activities as required by the Premises Supervisor or Regional Estates Manager    
• Support the wider school community by assisting with school events, open evenings, productions, and other activities that require premises assistance.

• Manage and use tools, equipment, and materials responsibly and safely.

• Undertake security arrangements such as opening and locking up the school site.

• Carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the Premises Supervisor (Secondary) or Regional Estates…