We are looking for a hard working and friendly Premises Assistant to provide flexible, outstanding customer care and caretaking for third party use of the school’s facilities at weekends. If you take pride in problem-solving, hands-on work, and creating a positive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Site Premises Assistant to help keep our school safe, welcoming and well presented.

This is an excellent opportunity for a young person looking to start a career in site management, facilities or estates work. Full training will be provided, so previous school premises or maintenance experience is not essential.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Opening and locking the school site and buildings.
• Carrying out regular security checks around the school.
• Painting and decorating classrooms, corridors and other school areas.
• Helping to keep the site clean, tidy and welcoming.
• Reporting any maintenance issues or hazards to the Site Team.
• Supporting the smooth running of school events and activities.
• Working safely and following health and safety procedures at all times.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Is reliable, punctual and trustworthy.
• Takes pride in their work and likes practical, hands-on tasks.
• Is willing to learn new skills and undertake training.
• Can work independently and as part of a team.
• Has good communication skills.
• Has a positive attitude and is happy to help others.
• Is physically able to carry out decorating and light site duties.

Experience

No previous DIY, maintenance or school premises experience is required. Training and support will be provided. We welcome applications from school leavers, college leavers and anyone looking to begin a career in facilities and site management.

About Aureus School

Aureus School is an 11-16 co-educational comprehensive school. In its most recent Ofsted inspection (October 2024), Aureus School was graded good in all areas.

We firmly believe that every child deserves the opportunity to succeed and our approach is driven by a belief in a comprehensive education and centred around high expectations for all. As a community, we believe in creating a learning environment that is both engaging and exciting, with an education that challenges our students to think critically and push boundaries. There is no limit to what our students can achieve and we provide the necessary support and resources so that everyone can succeed. As a purpose built school, opened in 2017, Aureus has brand new technology using the latest equipment to enhance the students' learning experience.

Our mission is simple: Cultivating ambition; high standards for all.

We are committed to providing an exceptional learning environment that empowers all of our students to succeed. Our vision and core values of Ambition, Resilience and Respect guide every aspect of our educational journey, ensuring that each student’s experience is marked by excellence, ambition and unwavering high standards.

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.

• 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 Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

The Details

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: GLF Associate 2.1 FTE £24,751 Actual Salary: £7,689 based on 13 hours per week

Contract: Part-time, permanent 

Hours: Ideally 13 hours a week to be worked on Saturday and Sunday, exact working hours/pattern to be agreed.  Term time only (39 weeks)

Closing Date: 6th November 2026 at 9.30am

Interview Date: TBC

GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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.