Premises Assistant (Dudley Infant School)

Job introduction

Hours of work: 15 Hours
Working pattern: Part-time, 
(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: Thursday 12th December 2024

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

Dudley Infant Academy
Harold Road, 
Hastings,
East Sussex,
TN35 5NJ

Phone:   01424 422981
Email:     pa@dudleyinfantacademy.org.uk
Website: www.dudleyinfantacademy.org.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

About the role

Hours: 15 hours per week over 3 Days (7am – 8am - 3.30pm – 5.30pm)

Actual starting salary (calculated pro rata):  £9,740 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments 

We are seeking a Premises Assistant 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

The role is based at Dudley Infant Academy, but will also support other Academies in Hastings and St Leonards on a regular basis.

Dudley Infant Academy

Dudley Infant Academy offers an exciting educational journey for children, nurturing pride in the diverse learning experiences we provide throughout their three years with us. 

Our priority is to create a safe and nurturing environment where every child can flourish. Through exciting learning experiences, including hands-on activities within our grounds and the local area, we aim to support each child's development as both learners and individuals. 

The Academy has a published admissions number of 60 and a total capacity of 180 pupils.

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 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.