Premises Assistant to the Premises Manager

Part-time, 12 hours per week Flexible working, Monday to Friday, term time only Primarily, the Premises Assistant's role day-to-day will be to support the Premises Manager in the smooth running of the school. Duties could include some of the following:

• Receiving deliveries
• Setting up tables and chairs (occasionally) for lunches, events or assemblies
• Supporting with quote gathering (occasionally)
• Contractor management/ensuring their due diligence/safeguarding students (training will be provided)
• Use of our daily work management IT system - (every for compliance management and reactive maintenance issues raised by the team - training will be provided)
• Small maintenance tasks around the school (not essential)
• Health and safety checks (training can be given)
• Combined role looking after the health and safety of the site.
We are looking for a capable and motivated individual to join our school within the Premises division. Assisting the Premises Manager, you will be ensuring our school premises are always maintained to an exceptionally high standard. This is an exciting opportunity to work with 'outstanding students' (Ofsted) in a supportive, friendly and professional environment. The ideal candidate will enjoy a varied and busy workload and keen interest in working in a busy school environment. This role could suit someone who enjoys a varied day. Put to use your IT skills, administration experience and enjoy working autonomously or as part of a team. Working in a special school is extremely rewarding and our students continue to amaze us on a daily basis with their attitudes, achievements and behaviour. We welcome you to come and meet us and see our fantastic students and staff in action prior to placing your application. About us The Abbey is part of WMAT, a dynamic, forward-thinking and innovative Trust. We are currently seven schools - three special schools and four secondaries within the Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere area. We were graded Outstanding by OFSTED in 2009, 2012, 2016 and December 2022. This is a really exciting time for The Abbey as we watch the transformation of our school allowing us to expand and flourish in our new buildings with their first-class technology. Further information To find out more about the school and this exciting opportunity, please visit www.abbey.surrey.sch.uk We look forward to receiving your application to join our dedicated and passionate team. To apply, please click the Apply button to send us your completed application. Please note that neither covering letters nor CVs will be accepted. The Abbey School reserves the right to interview candidates before the closing date. The Abbey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, Children's Barred List and Right to Work in the UK checks are required for this post. The Abbey School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We'll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

The Abbey is part of WMAT, a dynamic, forward-thinking and innovative Trust. We are currently seven schools - three special schools and four secondaries within the Farnham, Godalming and Haslemere area. We were graded Outstanding by OFSTED in 2009, 2012, 2016 and December 2022. This is a really exciting time for The Abbey as we watch the transformation of our school allowing us to expand and flourish in our new buildings with their first-class technology.