Premises Assistant – Brandlehow Primary R...

Remote, USA Full-time Posted 2026-06-06

Premises Assistant - Brandlehow Primary Road - SW15 2ED

Salary: £10,218 per annum (Starting Salary Scale 2 point 4, £30,654 per annum) Job Introduction 12 Hours per week (time: 8am to 12pm - 3 days a week)

Fixed Term Contract for 3 – 6 Months

All Year Round - 52 weeks

Required ASAP

We are seeking a Temporary Premises Assistant with previous school-based experience to join our happy, friendly and successful school in Putney.

The Premises Assistant will take direction from the Site Manager, SBM and headteacher and will support the Site Manager in the following areas; the maintenance, upkeep and security of the school, ensuring the sites are safe, clean and in good repair in order to provide a good working and learning environment.

Key responsibilities:

Security and Safety – Assist the Site Manager to:

Maintain premises security

Respond to and accurately record all call outs, liaising with the police as appropriate

Regularly test fire alarms, be familiar with the evacuation procedure for the premises and carryout evacuation drills

Ensure the safe storage of materials covered by the COSHH regulations

Ensure stringent health and safety provision and adherence to safe working practice.

Maintenance – Assist the Site Manager to:

Report all structural, fabric, fixtures, furnishings and equipment defects to the appropriate person.

Undertake minor/simple repairs as required e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, redecorating and fixing etc

Undertake regular site premises inspections and identify and record repair maintenance requirements

Organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the maintenance of the school site is satisfactory

Organise and carry out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, notice boards, bookshelves etc. as agreed with the appropriate senior member of staff

Undertake general cleaning duties within the premises and outside of the premises to ensure a safe and hygienic working environment is maintained

Maintain general upkeep of the grounds and gardens, including mowing, weeding, hedge cutting and the clearing of leaves.

Compliance – Assist the Site Manager to:

Undertake all weekly, monthly and annual statutory building compliance as required e.g. water temperatures, emergency lighting drain down, fire alarm testing etc
Ensure that an up-to-date centralised system is in place for the recording of both statutory and non- statutory premises checks.

Previous experience of working in an educational setting would be advantageous but not essential. The ability to work professionally under pressure to deadlines and operate flexibly within the changing needs of the school is essential.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Alternatively, for any further details please contact School Business Manager at

Completed applications should be returned to for the attention of George Wood.

Closing date: 05 December 2025 (at noon)

Shortlisting will take place on that date and shortlisted applicants will be invited for interview week commencing w/c 8th December 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Brandlehow Primary Road

London, SW15 2ED

Tel no:

Email:

Web site address:

Head teacher: Natalie Caraccio

Children on roll: 400

Salary: GBP 10218 - 10218 per year

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