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Closing Date for applications:
Monday 2nd June 2025, 10:00 am
Start Date:
July 2025 (or as soon as possible)
Contract Details:
Permanent, full-time role (37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)
Are you looking for a rewarding, interesting, busy and multifaceted role, in a genuinely lovely place to work?
At Latimer, our vision & values centre around ‘Developing Responsibility and Caring About Achievement’. We are a ‘happy and harmonious school’ with high staff satisfaction and wellbeing. We seek to appoint a Premises Officer with an excellent track record to lead a highly effective school site and premises team.
Due to the retirement of our current Premises Officer, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a Leicestershire LA maintained, large primary school, rated good & largely outstanding by Ofsted, situated between Leicester City and Bradgate Park.
We are looking for someone who:
* can oversee maintenance and security of school buildings and grounds effectively.
* will ensure cleanliness and safety of all facilities.
* can lead our team of cleaning staff.
* will manage contractors and service providers to ensure high standards.
* conducts regular inspections and addresses maintenance issues promptly.
* can fulfill the duties, skills, and knowledge outlined in the job description and person specification.
* works within health & safety regulations and school and LA policies.
* has good interpersonal and communication skills.
* embodies a proactive approach, enabling senior leaders and teachers to focus on education and care.
* possesses resilience, positivity, drive, energy; is self-motivated, leads by example, and has a good sense of humour.
In return, we offer:
* polite, friendly pupils who are a joy to serve.
* a welcoming, caring, and hardworking staff team.
* a highly supportive, ambitious leadership team and governing body.
* a workplace valuing work/life balance and staff wellbeing.
* flexibility in annual leave and working hours.
* a part-time Premises Assistant to support with daily tasks and locking up.
* external security response team for alarm call-outs.
* support from Local Authority and external training providers.
* a large, dedicated office and storage space.
Latimer is a fantastic place to work and learn. We welcome applicants who have the skills, experience, and love working with children and diverse communities. If this sounds like you, we encourage your application!
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:
Latimer Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will undergo safeguarding checks including an Enhanced DBS before appointment.
JOB INFORMATION: PAY, WORKING HOURS & HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT
*2024/25 rates – pay award for 2025/26 to be confirmed following national pay agreement
Full-time role: 37.5 hours/week
Entitlement to 25 days holiday per year (plus public holidays), taken during school holidays. Staff with over 5 years’ service are entitled to 30 days.
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 7am to 11am / 2:00pm to 5:30pm during term time, with some flexibility possible. Additional shifts may include evening sessions for events, but locking up after meetings is not required.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Start date: July 2024 (or as soon as possible)
Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd June 2025, 10:00 am
Shortlisting and interview invitations: Monday 2nd June 2025 (afternoon)
Interview date: Wednesday 4th June 2025
How to apply: Submit a completed application form and a cover letter (max 2 pages, font size 12). Applications should be sent via e-teach or email.
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