Premises Assistant

Smart Teachers are working in partnership with a successful and well-established secondary academy in East London to recruit a Premises Assistant on a temporary-to-permanent basis.

About the role

The successful candidate will support the smooth day-to-day running of the school site, ensuring a safe, clean and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors.

About the school

This thriving and inclusive secondary academy has a strong community ethos and places high value on maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. The leadership team are supportive and committed to high operational standards across the site.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Premises Assistant you will:

• Previous experience in a school premises, facilities or caretaking role (desirable)
• Good practical maintenance skills
• Knowledge of health & safety procedures
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Strong communication skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected] .