Queen Elizabeth's School is looking for a Premises Assistant to join our fantastic Premises team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £25,989 - £ 26,403 per annum Grade 6 SCP 6 - SCP 7
This job is Full time
It is offered on a Temporary basis until 31 August 2026
Approximate start date October 2025
We are looking for someone who will undertake duties that include:
* Security, safety and maintenance of school premises
* Regular handling of equipment, machinery and school furniture
* Opening and locking up and inspection of the school is a key responsibility of the role
There is a need to be trained in the provision of basic first aid.
Ideally, we would like to appoint someone who has previous experience of
* Working in premises and building maintenance
* Working with a team of colleagues and contractors to complete general property maintenance and repairs
* Keyholder with overall responsibility for security and fire safety across a school estate
* A clean driving licence and your own transport is essential for travel across the Trust's multiple sites and schools.
Working days and shifts will be Monday to Saturday on a Rota with other team members and to include the following working patterns - 2.00pm to 10.00pm Weekdays and 8.00am - 6.00pm on Saturday
Working patterns to be discussed at the interview.
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruitment team, Cheri Draga or Katie Wareham on or by emailing
About our School
Queen Elizabeth's School, located in Wimborne, is a coeducational Church of England, Comprehensive Upper School within the Initio Learning Trust.
There is a strong commitment to comprehensive education and a focus on creating an environment that supports continual school improvement and the attainment of all students.
Our vision is linked to a commitment to hope for all students and which permeates all aspects of our school and is underpinned by the Trust's values of Collaboration, Ambition and Respect.
For more information please visit our school website:
We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit or require more information, please refer to contact details above.
Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:
* a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
* a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
* free onsite parking
* access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
* a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
Initio Learning Trust comprises 17 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2022 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.