Location
Blackheath

Hours
40 hours per week over 5 days with shift patterns including earlies, lates and weekend work

Salary
Not specified

About the Role
The Headmaster and CEO of Eltham College Family of Schools, together with the Head of Blackheath Prep, are seeking to appoint a Premises Assistant to join the dedicated Facilities team at Blackheath Prep. The team is responsible for ensuring the school site is safe, inviting and well maintained. Premises staff provide essential support in the efficient day-to-day running of the school throughout the year. The range of activities undertaken is wide and varied and may include setting up for events, escorting contractors and decorating.

Blackheath Prep is an independent prep school for just over 370 boys and girls aged 3 to 11. Founded in 1996, it occupies a beautiful five-acre site close to Blackheath village. Its original Georgian and Victorian buildings have been extended and adapted to include large playgrounds, extensive playing fields, tennis courts and a Forest School area. In April 2023, the school merged with Eltham College to form a new family of schools.

Blackheath Prep boasts outstanding facilities, a formidable track record in academic success, and impressive achievements in Music, Sport, Drama and Art. Children progress to a range of independent and maintained secondary schools, with many awarded academic scholarships at prestigious schools such as Eltham College Senior School, Alleyn’s, Colfe's, Dulwich College, James Allen’s Girls’ School, Sevenoaks School, City of London Schools and/or places at top Grammar schools including Newstead Wood and St Olave’s.

Eltham College Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.

Experience
Experience is not explicitly stated but candidates should be prepared to support a wide range of premises-related duties including event setup, contractor escorting and decorating.

About you
You will be a reliable and dedicated individual able to work flexibly across shift patterns including early mornings, late finishes and weekends. A commitment to maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-maintained school environment is essential. You should be able to work well within a team and support the smooth running of the school site.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are detailed for this role. However, candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria including skills, abilities and experience. Enhanced DBS clearance and safeguarding checks are mandatory due to the nature of the role.