We are seeking a reliable and proactive Premises Assistant to join our team at Cirrus Primary Academy Trust. You will play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors at Avenue Primary Academy. This is a part time post (15 hours per week / 52 weeks). Exact working hours to be agreed, our schools are generally open from 6:30am to 18:30 with occasional lettings in the evening and some weekends for which overtime will be paid. 

Main duties include:

• Assisting with the security, safety, and general upkeep of the school site

• Carrying out routine maintenance, repairs, and basic DIY tasks

• Supporting with cleaning, setting up rooms, and site preparation for school events

• Ensuring health and safety standards are met at all times

We are looking for someone who:

• Is practical, hardworking, and takes pride in their work

• Can work well independently and as part of a team

• Is flexible and willing to adapt to the needs of our schools

This is a great opportunity to be part of a friendly, supportive school community and make a real difference in our children’s learning environment.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

Should you require more information or a tour of Avenue, please contact us.

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and has a range of CPD offerings and other staff benefits which include:

- LGPS and TPS pension

- Employee Assistance Programme 

- Cycle to work scheme

- Staff recognition awards

- Staff Charter

Please read our applicant pack for further details

Other Information

Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location(s) provided and not from overseas.

For this role the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases. 

Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.

Please note: Cirrus Primary Academy Trust may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust  will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations. 

Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities. 

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Trust are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and for this role, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed amongst other checks as appropriate.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview. 

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members. 

Reasonable adjustments

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Team via recruitment@cirrustrust.uk