Apprentice Premises Assistant

Shorefields; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 12,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Paglesham Church End is looking for an Apprentice Premises Assistant to support the daily operations of the school site. The role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and candidates must be enthusiastic and committed to maintaining cleanliness and safety. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent school leaver looking to develop new skills in a welcoming team environment, with potential for a permanent position upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Welcoming school environment

Qualifications

• A good sense of humour is required.
• High expectations of cleanliness and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day running of a busy school site.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Good standard of English

Good standard of Maths

Enthusiasm

Job description

Overview

Job Ref No. ECC5457-346 Position Type: Caretaker/Site Manager. Pay Range: National Apprentice Wage. Position Start Date: Immediate. Contract Type: Full-time. Contract Term: Fixed.

Application Close: 28/02/2026 Midnight. Date of Interviews: TBC.

Contract Type: Fixed Term for the Duration of the Apprenticeship with the possibility of a Permanent Contract on Completion

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, 52.14 weeks.

Start date: As soon as possible.

Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to join us as an Apprentice Premises Assistant at Helena Romanes School.

Responsibilities and requirements

• is enthusiastic about supporting the day to day running of a busy school site;
• has high expectations of cleanliness and health & safety;
• has excellent interpersonal, organisational and communication skills;
• has a good standard of English and Maths;
• has a good sense of humour.

Why choose our school?

We are a welcoming, friendly and caring school; we offer opportunities for professional development; we will soon have a brand new site across all phases; we are part of the highly successful Saffron Academy Trust.

This is an exciting time to join the school. In September 2021, the school was designated as an all-through school for pupils aged 4-18 years and began admitting pupils into its primary phase. The Primary Phase will grow incrementally over the subsequent years and will eventually become a two-form entry primary phase. We are also working with the Department of Education to build a new, state-of-the-art school building on Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, which is set to open to the primary phase in 2026 and the secondary and sixth form phase shortly after.

This role may suit a recent school leaver looking to learn new skills and work within a busy team helping to ensure the school day runs as smoothly as possible.

Application details

Full details of the vacancy (and further information about the school) can be found on the school website. To arrange a visit to the school, or for any additional information, please contact Elle Ball by email at [e-mail]. Visits to the school to meet with our staff and pupils are warmly welcomed.

Information about the School

Helena Romanes School is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating diversity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are committed to raising student achievement by providing a rich and challenging curriculum delivered by high quality staff. Excellent opportunities exist for professional development.

All applications must be made using our application form. Please visit www.helena-romanes.essex.sch.uk for more information

Visits to the school to meet with our students and staff are welcomed. Please contact Eleanor Ball, HR Officer to arrange a convenient appointment or to answer any questions that you may have. [e-mail]

Helena Romanes is a popular all through school situated in the beautiful North Essex countryside with good communications to London and the South East and is approximately 7 miles from Stansted Airport.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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