Premises Assistant - Blackheath Prep

Job Title

Premises Assistant

Working Hours

40 hours per week over 5 days - shift patterns include early, late and weekend work.

Reports To

Facilities Manager (Blackheath Prep).

Overview

Blackheath Prep is an independent preparatory school for children aged 3 to 11, located on a five acre site near Blackheath village. The school comprises historic Georgian and Victorian buildings with modern extensions, extensive playgrounds, playing fields, tennis courts and a Forest School area. Since merging with Eltham College in 2023, the school continues to offer a broad curriculum within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day to day running of the school site, ensuring safety, cleanliness and welcoming atmosphere.
• Assist in setting up for school events and external activities.
• Escort contractors and vendor staff around the campus and oversee delivery of supplies.
• Carry out general maintenance duties such as cleaning, minor repairs and decor orders.
• Co ordinate with facilities team and school management on preventive maintenance and urgent remedial work.
• Respond to incidents and break downs, providing timely assistance and reporting to management.
• Assist with managing school's moving and storage logistics where required.

Qualifications & Skills

• Relevant experience in premises or facilities support in an educational or similar setting.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work flexibly, including early, late and weekend hours.
• Physical stamina to work on a school environment, including moving equipment and accessing outdoor spaces.

Legal & Equality Statements

Eltham College Family of Schools actively welcomes applications from all parts of the community. Applicants will be assessed against relevant criteria only, including skills, qualifications, abilities and experience.

Eltham College Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants will undergo enhanced child protection screening (DBS checks and past employer references) relevant to the post.