Due to the retirement of the current postholder, this friendly, multi-cultural school is looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Level 2 Premises Officer to join our team of staff. The successful candidate will be flexible, conscientious and willing to be an active member of the Premises and whole school team.
As an employer, we will offer:
- an excellent working school environment with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff team;
- friendly and enthusiastic pupils & families;
- a supportive and focused SLT team;
- a local authority pension scheme
Closing date for applications: Friday 8th January 2027 at 8.30am
Interviews & assessments: Friday 15th January 2027
We would welcome applications from all those who believe they have suitable skills and qualities to carry out this role.
Visits to the school are most welcome, by appointment, with our full-time Premises Officer, Sam Thompson. Please telephone the school office on (0116) 2736971 or email office@evingtonvalley.leicester.sch.uk to arrange a time.
Safeguarding Statement
Evington Valley Primary School is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to receipt of a completed application. Satisfactory references will need to be obtained. Applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which will include an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Section 3: Safer Recruitment, the schools may, as part of our due diligence, perform online searches of any shortlisted candidates as part of our pre- employment checks.
References, DBS and health checks will be required for this post.
Ideally you will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Able to engage and communicate effectively with the pupils, staff, parents, visitors & contractors in a polite and courteous manner;
- Experienced or skilled in a trade (i.e. electrical/joinery) or have good DIY skills to carry out minor repairs, redecoration etc. to buildings and equipment;
- Willing & able to operate hand tools, portable power tools, cleaning machinery etc. & carry loads;
- Able to maintain our school building and its grounds to a high standard;
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative;
- Able to maintain electronic records, paperwork and rotas in a methodical, accurate and orderly manner including devising work programmes and schedules, updating & maintaining key H&S documents, meeting deadlines and making decisions in emergencies;
- Able to supervise a small team of cleaning staff;
- Willing & able to work outside normal hours, and be on call for emergencies.
Contact Details:
Evington Valley Primary School Recruitment Team
