We are looking for a reliable, hard working and friendly Premises Assistant to join our existing team to ensure our school always looks its best.
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 someone who will care for our buildings and grounds, carrying out minor repairs as well as managing site health & safety compliance checks, uploading information to the EVERY system used in school, and someone who is flexible, proactive and able to problem solve. This role is for 20 hours per week over 52 weeks per year.
If you are passionate about premises and facilities, and you have a positive "can do" attitude, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. You will deliver a high quality service in and around the school, prioritise agreed tasks and deliver them to agreed deadlines in a friendly manner whilst always taking pride in our school.
Enthusiasm and a willingness to adapt are considered essential skills. We would love to hear from you if you feel that you have the qualities that we require in this role.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have good awareness of Health and Safety
- Valid UK Driving Licence in order to drive the School Minibus
- Be able to work to their own initiative
- Be capable of carrying our basic maintenance and DIY tasks
- Have good oral and written communication skills
- Have knowledge of building maintenance works (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, electrical etc.)
- Be keen to contribute positively to the life of a school
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: September 2025
Salary: FTE £22,918.66
Actual Salary: £12,732.59
Hours: 20 hours a week Monday to Friday with overtime available (52 weeks a year). Flexibility required to work some evenings. Hours to be discussed at interview.
Closing Date: Thursday 10th July at 9.30am
Interview Date: Monday 14th July 2025
Safeguarding Statement:
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.
