Premises Assistant
| Posting date: | 13 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 10 October 2025 |
| Location: | Derby, Derbyshire, DE21 6WL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f083326a-531a-4a20-b405-69da1736c0f0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Have a ‘hands on, can do’ approach.
• Security - undertake the locking up of the school site and opening as required.
• Undertake minor maintenance and DIY, including grounds maintenance if required (e.g. removal of leaves, litter picking and gritting).
• To operate the heating, lighting etc.
• To complete various safety checks, COSHH across the whole school in the absence of the Site Manager.
• To report major items for repair to senior staff in the absence of the Site Manager.
• To oversee some contractors and deliveries on site in the absence of the Site Manager.
• Cover in the absence of the Site Manager (up to 6 weeks a year).
• Work with the site manager on collaborative maintenance during school closure periods (as and when required).
What the school offers its staff
At Cherry Tree Hill, we endeavour to create a happy, secure, relaxed atmosphere whilst, at the same time, insist on high standards of both work and behaviour. Together we strive for the fulfilment of every child’s potential. Children are encouraged to be independent and self-reliant. They are taught to have respect for property, themselves and each other.
Parents are seen as important partners in their child’s learning, and are actively encouraged to get involved in the life of the school. Parents are always made welcome in school, and staff endeavour to find time to listen to their concerns.
We develop positive learning relationships with our children and recognise the importance of this. We are proud of our children, staff and school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Have a ‘hands on, can do’ approach.
• Security - undertake the locking up of the school site and opening as required.
• Undertake minor maintenance and DIY, including grounds maintenance if required (e.g. removal of leaves, litter picking and gritting).
• To operate the heating, lighting etc.
• To complete various safety checks, COSHH across the whole school in the absence of the Site Manager.
• To report major items for repair to senior staff in the absence of the Site Manager.
• To oversee some contractors and deliveries on site in the absence of the Site Manager.
• Cover in the absence of the Site Manager (up to 6 weeks a year).
• Work with the site manager on collaborative maintenance during school closure periods (as and when required).
What the school offers its staff
At Cherry Tree Hill, we endeavour to create a happy, secure, relaxed atmosphere whilst, at the same time, insist on high standards of both work and behaviour. Together we strive for the fulfilment of every child’s potential. Children are encouraged to be independent and self-reliant. They are taught to have respect for property, themselves and each other.
Parents are seen as important partners in their child’s learning, and are actively encouraged to get involved in the life of the school. Parents are always made welcome in school, and staff endeavour to find time to listen to their concerns.
We develop positive learning relationships with our children and recognise the importance of this. We are proud of our children, staff and school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.