We are looking for a part time Premises Assistant, to help maintain our school sites,  working 28 hours per week.

Previous experience is not essential, but knowledge of property safety compliance is desirable.

The successful candidate will be based at Marden Lodge Primary School but available to work across all the schools if/when required.

What we are looking for

The successful candidate should:

•  Have a friendly and positive attitude
•  Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team

•  Have ability or experience of basic site maintenance
•  Be a confident and clear communicator
•  Good organisational skills and time management
•  Flexible
• Have competent IT skills
•  Hold a full driving licence
• A willingness for further training

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification for more information and before applying.

About Chalklands

Chalklands is a cluster of 5 primary schools in the local area consisting of Hillcroft Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Whyteleafe Primary School and Chestnut Park Primary School. As a cluster we have a collaborative approach towards working which means the schools can work closely together. The school’s benefit from being able to share resources and expertise and support each other where needed.

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

● As a growing Multi Academy Trust with over 2,000 colleagues and over 17,000 pupils

● Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness

● 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England

● We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity

● Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

● Access to our highly competitive pension scheme

● Flexible working options

● Generous holiday allowance

● Work life and family friendly policies

● Employee wellbeing initiatives

● Career pathways and talent management

● Access to a staff benefits portal

● Community and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Hours: 28 hours a week

Salary:  GLF Associate 3 Pay Range – Actual Salary £18878.22

Closing date for applications: 6th December 2024

 Interview date: TBA

As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.

We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.

Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.