Premises Officer

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our site team at Green Lane as Premises Officer. As Premises Officer, the successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-functioning school environment. The Premises Officer will be responsible for the upkeep of the school building and grounds, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations, and managing essential servicing and repairs.

The school seeks to appoint a candidate who is dedicated, proactive, reliable and skilled, looking to make a meaningful impact in our school. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a supportive team where your contributions directly enhance the daily experience of staff and children.

Candidates need to:

• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of pupils is maintained at all times

• Carry out minor repairs and general DIY maintenance tasks promptly and efficiently

• Manage and supervise the cleaning staff, including ordering and replenishing cleaning and hygiene materials

• Maintain the school building and grounds to a high standard

• Implement energy-saving measures to support the school’s sustainability goals

• Ensure regular servicing and safety checks of all equipment used by staff and students

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and compliance such as water hygiene and fire safety testing

• Be able to use Microsoft for record keeping and communication

This would be an ideal position for someone with previous experience in premises management or similar role, with a strong knowledge of health and safety regulations (including compliance). The successful candidate will have practical skills in carrying out repairs and general maintenance tasks and may have experience managing and motivating a small team. It is essential that the successful candidate is proactive and uses a solution-focused approach to problem solving, and has an enthusiasm for supporting the wellbeing and safety of children and staff.

Green Lane Infant School can offer the successful candidate:

• Ongoing support and professional development will be offered to the right candidate.

• Be part of a close-knit and supportive team that values your expertise and dedication

• Work in a diverse community where every day brings rewarding interactions

• Enjoy working in a school with well-behaved and happy students in a safe and welcoming environment

• Play a vital role in maintaining a school committed to excellence and sustainability

Please see the attached job description for more information.

Why choose Attenborough Learning Trust:

Green Lane is proud to be part of the Attenborough Learning Trust. We are committed to providing our staff with high-quality professional learning throughout their career. At every level and in every position, we place a high priority on the development of our people.

Working for Attenborough Learning Trust, means you will have the opportunity to work alongside excellent practitioners, observe and share practice on a regular basis whilst developing pedagogy through reflection. Our networks operate frequently throughout the year and are led by highly skilled and experienced practitioners whilst allowing a supportive environment to explore current issues. Why not come and see for yourself? We would love to welcome you to our school and the trust so you can better understand our school community.

Green Lane Infant School is committed to safeguarding and protecting children. We use Safer Recruitment procedures for all staff appointments at the school. All job offers are subject to obtaining satisfactory DBS clearance, pre-employment checks and references.