Job Introduction
South Lincolnshire Academies Trust has over 550 teaching and support staff working in the four schools (Bourne Academy, Spalding Academy, Giles Academy and Cowley Academy) that make up our highly successful Trust.
We are now seeking to appoint a Premises Assistant to join the Premises Team based at Spalding Academy.
- Grade: GLEA Grade 4
- Salary: £26,846 - £28,153
- Type of contract: Permanent
- Appointment: Full time
- Hours per week: 37 hours (rotational shift)
The successful candidate will be required to carry out general repairs and maintenance across the school site as directed by the Premises Manager. There is also a requirement for a clean driving licence.
Prior experience within a similar role and good computer skills are desirable but not necessary as full training will be given although a good grasp of DIY is a pre-requisite.
A rotational shift is in operation and there is an expectation that the successful candidate will be required to work later hours to support school evening events on a rota basis as well as supporting emergency call outs during the night/weekends.
The successful candidate must be a team player as well as possessing a good sense of humour.
The Trust offers:
· Great opportunities for continuing professional development and a career pathway across the trust.
· A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued.
· The benefit of working in a highly collaborative multi academy trust.
· Membership of Local Government Pensions Scheme which the trust also contributes to on your behalf
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All pre-employment checks undertaken are in line with “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. All post holders are subject to satisfactory clearances prior to taking up any offer of employment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For an application form and further information please visit www.slat.org.uk.
Closing date for applications is 8am on Monday 21st September 2026. Interviews will follow shortly thereafter.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
