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Job Overview
We are currently seeking a motivated Premises Assistant to join our team. This is a part-time role for 30 hours per week (12.00pm – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday).
Job Overview
We are currently seeking a motivated Premises Assistant to join our team. This is a part-time role for 30 hours per week (12.00pm – 6.00pm, Monday to Friday).
Reporting to the Premises Manager, the Premises Assistant will provide efficient and effective support to the academy. You will ensure that the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
Facilities maintenance
* Taking pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and well-presented academy environment
* Carrying out general maintenance tasks, including repairs, painting, plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry, ensuring that the premises are in excellent condition at all times
Health and safety
* Playing a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of students, staff, and visitors
* Conducting regular inspections, identifying potential hazards, and promptly addressing any security concerns
* Maintaining accurate records related to health and safety, including risk assessments and maintenance logs
Security and access control
* Implementing and monitoring security procedures to safeguard the academy’s premises
* Locking and unlocking buildings as required, ensuring that access is granted only to authorised individuals
* Responding to security alarms and acting swiftly in emergency situations
Equipment and supplies
* Managing the inventory of equipment, tools, and supplies required for day-to-day operations
* Coordinating orders and deliveries, ensuring that stock levels are maintained appropriately
* Carrying out regular checks to ensure equipment is in good working order
Event support
* Providing support during academy events, such as parents’ evenings, open days, and performances
* Setting up and dismantling equipment, arranging furniture, and assisting with any other logistical requirements to ensure the smooth running of events
Grounds maintenance
* Maintaining the outdoor areas of the academy, including gardens, playgrounds, and sports facilities
* Carrying out gardening tasks, such as mowing lawns, pruning, and maintaining flowerbeds, to create an attractive and welcoming environment
Collaboration
* Working closely with other members of the academy staff, including administrators, teachers, and support staff
* Collaborating effectively to address maintenance issues, responding to requests, and supporting the overall functioning of the academy
Qualifications And Experience
To be successful in this role, you will have:
* Basic knowledge of maintenance tasks, including plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry
* Strong practical skills and the ability to use hand and power tools effectively
* Knowledge of health and safety regulations and the ability to apply them in a practical setting
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
* Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact with staff, students, and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
Previous experience in a similar Premises Assistant or facilities maintenance role is desirable.
About Us
Since joining the Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust in 2016, Erdington Academy has been on an improvement journey to ensure that all students, regardless of background, have the opportunity to realise their ambitions. Located in the north of Birmingham, we serve students from Years 7 to 11 from the local area. We focus on participation and engagement through high-quality teaching and genuine care for our community. With an Ofsted rating of Good, we’re determined to become Outstanding – and we want you to help take us there.
Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust
At Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, we enrich lives and transform futures. Our four academies in and around Birmingham offer an outstanding quality of education, recognising that all our children are individuals and delivering exceptional pastoral care to ensure their happiness. Whilst we place strong emphasis on academic achievement, we take a holistic view of education and maintain exciting extracurricular programmes to create the well-rounded young adults of tomorrow. We’re also creating outstanding careers that could take you anywhere within our network – and take your future anywhere you want to go.
Benefits
When you join Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, you join a nurturing family where your professional satisfaction and personal happiness really count. You can expect heavy investment in your career development alongside an outstanding package of benefits, including:
* Educational support
* Flexi perks
* Salary sacrifice scheme
* Perkbox subscription
* Professional learning and regular training
* Counselling, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a Wellness Hub
* Wellbeing updates and stress management guidance
* Menopause awareness training
* Free flu jabs
* Access to fitness programmes, including yoga, HIIT and more
* Access to physical activities during our Trust-wide Wellbeing Week
* Diet and nutrition webinars
Closing date: 10.00am on 10 July 2025.
Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
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