Premises Maintenance Assistant

We are a 3 -form entry Primary School with a fantastic, friendly and supportive staff team.
We have high expectations and a school -wide commitment to improve children's learning
& staff expertise, and professional development.

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic person to join our amazing staff team. Our
staff work extremely well together to support and look after each other and simply want
the very best from every child. Happiness and wellbeing for both children and staff are at
the very core of our work, whilst having high expectations and a passion & desire to
improve.

Our staff team have a huge amount of knowledge and expertise and by working at our
school, you will work with and learn from, such experienced, capable and knowledgeable
staff, who are only too happy to support you with your own development. Reflection and
improvement is part of our normal practice and we are continually looking to see how we
can improve and optimise our provision in order to support teaching staff and children to
thrive and to achieve their very best., The Premises Maintenance Assistant will carry out maintenance, decoration tasks and gardening
as directed by the Headteacher, ensuring that the whole school environment and support
services are maintained to a high standard. You may on occasion be asked to provide cover by
carrying out some of the Premise Manager's tasks which may include an additional two hours
work in a morning., Building Maintenance and Management

• To assist with the maintenance of the school site and ensure that the premises are maintained

to a high standard. This includes the following:

• To carry out decoration tasks as required.


• To carry out minor improvement work as required


• Repair door furniture, fixtures and fittings as required.


• Touch up and make good paintwork as required.


Gardening

• To lead on improving and maintaining the school grounds and planting.


• To identify planting areas for improvement; planning and carrying out work


• To complete a grounds walk each day to check the area for hazards; working with the premises

manager to maintain a safe environment

• To ensure high standards of presentation of plant beds


Caretaking and Cleaning

• To carry out deep cleans in specified areas as required


• To carry out cleaning duties in the event of an emergency as required.


• To assist with the organisation and movement of furniture and equipment within the premises.


• To ensure that the operation of equipment and tools associated with caretaking and

maintenance work are used and stored safely.

• To wash windows and clean carpets as required


Security and Heath & Safety

• To follow the daily security routines of the school as laid down by the Headteacher and report

any potential security breaches.

• To be aware of health and safety regulations around the school and report any health and

safety issues.

General Duties

• To assist the School leadership team in carrying out their duties in relation to Health and

Safety.

• To attend meetings and training courses as required.


• To undertake such other duties appropriate to the post as may from time to time be required

to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school.

The list of duties in the job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive.
There will be other duties and requirements associated with this post and, in addition, as a term of
this employment the post holder may be required to undertake various other duties as may
reasonably be required without changing the general character of the duties or the level of
responsibility entailed. This is a common occurrence and would not justify a reconsideration of the
grading of the post
The post holder must carry out their duties in accordance with current UK and European law and
Schoolsworks Academy Trust's/the school's policies, procedures, requirements and standards

Rustington Community Primary School is part of Schoolsworks Academy Trust. We are currently
seeking to appoint a Premises Maintenance Assistant to support the Headteacher in the
maintenance of the school site, including an interest and aptitude for gardening.

To meet the needs of the school, it will require working hours to have a degree of flexibility
around the school day and may be flexible and task specific.

The successful applicant will:


• have experience of completing common maintenance or DIY -type tasks



• be able to work closely with professionals and pupils in the school



• be able to manage their own workload, including managing time effectively



• ensure that the school is well maintained, clean and tidy



• be a team player, Clean Driving Licence


Buildings and maintenance certificates e.g. City and Guilds

DIY skills in the areas of carpentry , electrics, plumbing
and decorating
Cleaning skills including the ability to deal with bodily
fluids, drains toilets etc.



Skills

Awareness of CSHH, Asbestos

Awareness of Health & Safety procedures and precautions

Awareness of using ladders safely

Willingness to undertake Health & Safety and any
associated training



Attributes

Ability to prioritise workload meeting health and safety
requirements

Work effectively with a wide range of people

Ability to use own initiative and be self -motvated

Have a flexible and adaptable approach

Rustington Community Primary School
Rustington School is committed to learning for all and has developed the
concept of The Rustington River of Learning - a learning journey that

connects all of the learning for children, staff, governors and parents.


We are a large primary with 3 forms of entry and 630 pupils in total; part of the

Schoolsworks Academy Trust and the Littlehampton locality group of schools, sharing in

collaborative learning developments across the area.


The partnership between staff, governors and the Schoolsworks Academy Trust has grown

significantly over recent times and changes to the leadership structure have given
opportunities for staff to develop leadership roles within the school. In September 2019 the

school was rated 'good' by HMI. We are moving forward and we want open -minded,

ambitious and energetic staff to join us on this journey., Schoolsworks Academy Trust is a growing multi -academy trust based in Littlehampton,
currently managing nine schools (soon to be ten) along the West Sussex coast : -


• Downsbrook Primary School


• East Preston Junior School


• Edward Bryant School


• Hawthorns Primary School


• Medmerry Primary School


• River Beach Primary School


• Rose Green Junior School


• Rustington Primary School


• Whytemead Primary School


We educate over 3500 pupils and employ over 480 brilliant staff.

In creating Schoolsworks, our aim has been to create a partnership of schools that work together
to ensure all our schools deliver a high -quality education to our young people.
Our school leaders collaborate closely, combining their skills and knowledge to tackle challenges
and find solutions. Sharing what works well and jointly developing good practice makes our
schools stronger and more effective.

We have an excellent shared services team which supports our schools with school improvement,
finance, HR, premises and legal issues. This enables school leaders to focus more on developing
teaching and learning in their own schools.

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 15 hours per week over 5 days, Term Time only
plus 2 weeks school closure periods
Daily, 3pm to 6pm (times may be flexible and task specific)
Salary: Grade 3, SCP 3 -4 £22,737 - £23,114 p.a. pro rata
(actual starting salary £8,119.a.)