Premises Assistant
36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year – 2-year Fixed Term contract
Working Monday to Friday and hours to be within 06:30 to 19:30. Standard hours to be agreed but flexibility required to vary start and finish times and occasionally work later into the evening to support school events.
Salary PS3 £25,319
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days annual leave after 5 years’ service
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a Premises Assistant to join our newly structured premises team. The role involves providing cleaning, portering, general maintenance, security and caretaking services to the school, helping to minimise risks to the health and safety of everyone using the site. Duties will include setting up for events, assisting with minor repairs and maintaining monitoring procedures.
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference every day. Guided by our vision — Belong, Be More, Be Esher — you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our school’s welcoming atmosphere, ensuring a safe, clean and well-presented environment for students, staff and visitors.
All new staff benefit from a comprehensive induction programme. Additional benefits include membership of the LGPS pension scheme, staff wellbeing group, staff association, free gym use, and ample on-site parking.
For further information regarding this role please refer to the Job description. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates. We welcome an informal tour of the school or phone conversation with the Operations Lead.
Closing Date: Monday 23 November 2026 @8AM
Interview Date: Interviews will be held in the following 2 weeks
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. It is an offence to apply for a role if applicants are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy on the school website Esher Church of England High School - Policies and Documents (esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk).
Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.