Premises Assistant - Rachel McMillan Nursery School

Salary details: £25153 - £26254

Rachel McMillan Nursery School and Children’s Centre
Website: www.rachelmcmillannursery.co.uk 
Email: admin@rachelmcmillan.greenwich.sch.uk 

Post: Premises Assistant
Hours of work: 30 hours per week, Monday- Friday – 8.00am – 3.00pm
1-hour lunch unpaid . All year round
Grade and Scale: Grade 4 Scale 7-10 £29,346.00 - £30,630.00 full time equivalent
Actual Salary: 7-10 £25,153.71 – £26,254.29 pro rata, depending on experience

Permanent contract – (subject to probationary period)
Start date: 16th June 25 or sooner.

This is an exciting opportunity to be joining Rachel McMillan Nursery School as a Premises Assistant. We are looking for an enthusiastic and positive individual who is passionate about offering children the safest learning and playing environment to join our premises team.

You must be a clear communicator who takes pride in providing excellent services for children. Responsible to the Premises Manager, School Business Manager and Headteacher for the security of the building and the safety of staff and children. We are particularly interested in candidates who have very practical maintenance or D.I.Y experience that can uphold and preserve our characterful school site. When on duty, the daily hours of this post are to be agreed with the successful candidate. This could be blocked working hours OR a split shift. Occasionally you will be required to cover afternoon/evening shifts at the school during term time. Annual leave is to be taken during term time.

You will need to be reliable, energetic and self-sufficient with an ability to prioritise your work and use your initiative to undertake a variety of practical tasks including security of the building and grounds, maintenance of equipment and consumables. Ideally, you will have some previous experience of working in a school and understand or be willing to learn about health and safety practice and ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all the children and staff.

The post of Premises Assistant is fundamental to the school’s ongoing operation – including Health & Safety, security, and maintenance of the school environment and site buildings.

We can offer:

• A supportive and friendly staff team who are committed to working with families and the wider community
• A purpose-built environment designed for young children with a wonderful garden
• A child-centered, inclusive setting with an exciting and challenging curriculum
• A diverse community with children who are excited about learning
• A commitment to your professional development
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Rachel McMillan Nursery School is an equal opportunities employer. Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments will be conditional to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with KCSIE guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, we reserve the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate's suitability to work with children with the panel to be discussed at interview stage.

Closing Date: Sunday 4th May 2025 (mid-day)

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 7th May 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 12th May 2025

The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the
Person Specification to be offered the post.
No C.V.s will be accepted.

If you are interested in visiting the school, please telephone
0208 692 4041 to book a time.

You will not be short-listed unless you name two people to provide a reference – references will be requested before the interview.

Please apply for this post using our application form, either emailing it to admin@rachelmcmillan.greenwich.sch.uk or handing into the school office in a sealed envelope.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Michelle Campbell;    mcampbell@rachelmcmillan.greenwich.sch.uk      02086924041