Part-Time Premises Assistant (Robsack Wood Primary)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 18.5 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Monday 18 November 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:
Robsack Wood Primary Academy
Whatlington Way
St Leonards on Sea
East Sussex
TN38 9TE

Phone:    01424 853521
Email:     hr@robsackwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk
Website: www.robsackwoodprimaryacademy.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the role

Maximum 18.5 hours per week -  Monday to Friday (hours to be discussed at interview)

Shift pattern - 7.00am till 10.30am Monday to Friday

Actual starting salary (calculated pro rate):  £11,575  per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments 

We are seeking a flexible, part time Premises Assistant to join to help us ensure that the school sites are clean, secure and safe for all users. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the general care, maintenance and servicing of academy buildings and grounds
• Working within current health and safety legislation
• Providing a customer-facing / positive service  
• Helping to maintain a clean, safe, hygienic and secure site 

You will have:

• Practical skills in maintenance and cleaning: DIY, painting & decorating, general garden maintenance etc
• Experience of maintaining health & safety in a workplace
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft office
• Full clean driving licence with access to own transport
• The ability to work as part of our team and independently

For further details please see the attached full job description and person specification.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience in a classroom supporting the Class Teacher as well as working independently with small groups of children
• Be an excellent Teaching Assistant with high expectations for welfare of pupils
• Have excellent motivational and communication skills
• Be well-motivated with a positive attitude
• Participate fully as an innovative member of our team.

Robsack Wood

Robsack Wood Primary Academy offers an exciting and welcoming environment for children aged 3 months to 11 years old to thrive in a safe and stimulating setting. With a total capacity of 460 pupils, we foster a culture of high aspirations, empowering children to reach their full potential. 

Our academy boasts impressive facilities designed to enhance learning experiences and promote creativity and motivation. Unique features such as outdoor learning facilities, forest school, an Early Years Village approach, and extended schools set Robsack Wood apart. 

We put children first. We aim high. They aim high. And every child succeeds.

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments
• High quality continuous professional development and support for your career progression
• A strong commitment to your health & wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors, flexible working opportunities from Day 1, and Employee Assistance programme
• Generous public sector pension scheme
• Discounts on retail & travel
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Charity giving

As the largest Multi-Academies Trust in Sussex, we are a close-knit family of schools committed to achieving ambitions, delivering excellence, and nurturing potential. Sponsored by the esteemed University of Brighton, we provide high-quality learning experiences for our pupils.

Our success is a result of the dedication and expertise of our staff and central teams, creating vibrant places of learning that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of education. Together, we aim to inspire our children and staff to flourish and achieve their best.

At the heart of everything we do are our pupils. We believe that learning should be exciting, engaging, and fun – an adventure where curiosity is celebrated, and creativity is encouraged. We strive to create an environment where each child feels inspired and supported, enabling them to discover their unique talents and interests.

Our commitment

The University of Brighton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. 

We welcome applications from all members of the community. 

The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact Dean Laidlaw - Senior FM at d.laidlaw@thestleonardsacademy.org.uk

Please apply on our careers site:  University of Brighton Academies Trust | Jobs | Search here for your perfect career - Job Information | Apply for Part-time Premises Assistant

Additional information

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau).

For further information about what is required in this process please go to www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children.  All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.