Website St Helen's Catholic Primary School

Salary: Scale 6 Spine Point 18 - 20 £38,748 - £39,915
Hours: 35 hours per week. Mon - Fri 7:30 - 15:30
Year Round?: Yes 52 weeks per year
Permanent?: 1 Year Fixed Term Initially
To Start: 4 January 2027
For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Dawn Walsh [email protected]

To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.


Applications Close: Noon Thursday 12th November 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 13th November 2026
Interviews: W/C 23rd November 2026
Job Description:

Description:
St Helens is looking for an experienced, hands-on Premises Officer to play a vital role in the smooth running of our school. You’ll be the person who keeps everything ticking, from site security and maintenance to event logistics and compliance, in a warm, thriving school community.
Working closely with the Business Manager, you’ll take day-to-day ownership of site operations, and ensure the school environment is safe, well-maintained, and presented to the highest standard at all times. This is a genuinely varied role with real responsibility, no two days are the same, and your contribution will be felt across the whole school.

What we’re looking for:
Essential

Experience working within a school or educational setting.

Experience in building maintenance, caretaking, facilities or a similar role.
Good practical DIY and maintenance skills.
Knowledge of health and safety procedures.
Good literacy and numeracy skills.

The ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.

IT literate

A genuine commitment to safeguarding and working in a school environment

Desirable

Experience working within a school or educational setting.
Experience coordinating contractors or premises improvement projects.
Relevant maintenance or trade qualifications.

Please see Job Description for full details about the role.

Why join us?

·         welcoming, friendly and supportive team where your contribution is genuinely valued and makes a difference.
·         High-quality professional development and training
·         A vibrant, inclusive and diverse school community.
·         The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families and the wider school community.
·         Collaborative working practices and opportunities to contribute to improving how our      school operates.
·         A school that prioritises staff wellbeing, teamwork and a positive working environment.

Further information:

To obtain a recruitment pack including Job Description and Person Specification, please email Dawn Walsh    [email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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