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St Matthew's is looking to appoint a proactive, professional and personable Premises Assistant who takes pride in their work and pays close attention to detail, helping to ensure our school’s buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to the highest standards.
At St Matthew’s Church of England Primary, we are proud of our diverse and inclusive school where in all we do we aim high, encourage and have faith. St Matthew’s is a two-form entry school with its own nursery class and special needs support centre.
At St Matthew’s:
1. We are committed to high quality teaching and to excellent professional development opportunities for all our staff
2. We have a resilient staff team from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences who work closely together to secure the best outcomes for our children
The successful applicant will:
3. Have practical maintenance, caretaking or facilities experience
4. Be reliable, flexible and able to work both independently and as part of a team
5. Demonstrate excellent attention to detail and a strong work ethic
If interested in joining our hard-working team, we can offer you:
6. A well-resourced school set in extensive grounds
7. A school which takes pride in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-kept school environment
8. Support and development from the SDBE MAT including a generous staff benefits scheme
Start date: ASAP
Closing date: Tuesday, 2nd June 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 8th June 2026
Contract: 27.5 hrs per week (11:30-17:00) / 39 wks per annum (term-time)
This role primarily involves afternoon hours, with some flexibility; if you wish to request alternative hours, please do contact us to discuss or indicate this in your application.
Salary: Surrey Pay 3 (FTE: £24,330 / Actual salary: £15,989)
Please find attached Job Profile, this includes the advert, job description and person specification.
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. We would be delighted to hear from you and would be happy to arrange a visit to show you around our school or to have an informal discussion.
Safeguarding Statement
St Matthew’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references. Please note, only completed applications will be considered, CVs will not be accepted.
Applicants are expected to be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applications. If you are interested in working with us, please apply without delay.