Premises Assistant with Trade Experience

PolyMAT is a small and ambitious MAT with a unique family feel that is seeking a Premises Assistant with keeping and maintenance responsibilities.  Our vision is ‘Success for Everyone’ and the successful candidate will help deliver this for our schools. We currently have three schools in our Trust: Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys, a long-successful boys’ school, Woolwich Polytechnic School for Girls that opened in 2019, and Bannockburn Primary School, a large successful primary that joined the Trust on 1st November 2023. We also have our flourishing Sixth Form provision which is co-educational.

As a school community and Trust, we place significant value on our professional working relationships with others. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who will be committed to forming strong relationships with other colleagues and stakeholders so that we can be united in achieving our shared vision and goals.

Our Trust and our schools pride themselves on a culture of high standards delivered through our values of Care and Unity. We provide a rewarding environment where students and staff feel valued and supported.

Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys is seeking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Premises Assistant to join the Premises team with keeping and maintenance responsibilities. The successful candidate will be qualified or have an equivalent level of experience in one of the three trades – carpentry, plumbing or electrical. You will work under the direction of the Premises Manager, with responsibilities for caretaking of the School site to ensure safety, security and sound condition of the buildings, facilities and grounds. Occasional out of hours and weekend work will be required.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

·     Qualified or have an equivalent level of experience in one of the three trades – carpentry, plumbing or electrical

·     Experience in building and routine maintenance, caretaking and decorating

·     Ability to work alone or as part of the premises team

·     A personable manner and to have a flexible approach to all duties undertaken

·     A good standard of IT skills

·     Ability to prioritise work, to act on own initiative, to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

·     Good inter-personal and organisational skills

·     Ability to work flexible hours and some shift patterns

·     Willingness to attend training courses to enhance development and performance

As a member of the PolyMAT staff we can offer you:

·      Opportunities for career progression

·      Access to apprenticeship training

·      Excellent professional development

·      A contributory pension scheme

·      Opportunities to collaborate with outstanding and dynamic teaching professionals

·      Access to various discounts for a small monthly fee

·      An employee assistance programme

·      Season ticket loans

·      Excellent catering facilities

·      Cycle2Work Scheme

·      Secure on-site parking

·      Free daily coffee for staff

PolyMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offer of employment is subject upon the Academy Trust receiving an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS), which the Academy considers to be satisfactory. If you are successful in your application, you will be required to complete a DBS Application Form. Any information disclosed will be handled in accordance with the Code of Practice published by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The post you are applying for is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and it is therefore an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

An online search will be completed for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and usually before interview.

PolyMAT is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and providing opportunities for people with disabilities. We are an inclusive Trust who strives to provide an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We aspire to ensure that every member of our community, regardless of circumstances or background, have the opportunity to be the best version of themselves through our vision of ‘Success for Everyone’. 

For any potential applicants, we would like to encourage you to inform us of any additional support or adjustments you may need throughout the recruitment process. We have an open approach to support for candidates with disabilities and recognise that reasonable adjustments may be required based on each individuals needs.

Sharing your needs with us ahead of interview, allows us to fully support and ensure you are not disadvantaged during the process. We welcome candidates contacting us at any point should you feel uncomfortable declaring a disability, to reassure you that we are here to support. So, please contact hr@polymat.co.uk if this is the case.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 17 November. Interviews will be scheduled to take place shortly after.