Admin and Premises Assistant

About The Role

Admin and Premises Assistant

Salary: Ark Support Grade 3 (£28,622 – £29,904)
Contract: Full time, Permanent (36 hours, 52 weeks) with 26 Annual Leave Days
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts (6:00am–2:00pm / 10:00am–6:00pm)

At Ark Evelyn Grace Academy, we are looking for a dynamic Admin and Premises Assistant to become a vital part of our operations team. From ensuring our site is safe, welcoming and well-maintained, to supporting administrative functions and being a friendly face at reception—this is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of school life.

If you’re someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys solving problems, and wants to contribute to a positive environment where young people can succeed, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

This is a unique hybrid role combining premises, operations and front-of-house responsibilities. Working closely with the Premises Manager, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the academy while upholding the highest standards of safety, organisation and professionalism.

You will play a key role in creating a school environment that is safe, efficient, and welcoming for students, staff and visitors alike.

Key Responsibilities

Operational, Administrative & Front-of-House Support

• Provide professional reception cover, acting as a welcoming first point of contact
• Handle calls, enquiries and administrative requests efficiently and confidentially
• Support reprographics, record keeping and general admin tasks
• Assist with first aid and student welfare, maintaining accurate records
• Manage stock, stationery and ensure a well-organised front office environment

Premises & Facilities

• Carry out general maintenance, minor repairs and site upkeep
• Ensure the school site remains safe, secure and well-presented at all times
• Support contractor management and site compliance processes
• Conduct site checks, report hazards and respond to helpdesk requests promptly
• Assist with room set-ups, events and logistics across the academy

Support CCTV monitoring and incident reviews

Benefits

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

At Ark Evelyn Grace, we believe that education is transformational; that is why what we do matters and why we are always seeking to improve our practice.

We intend for Ark Evelyn Grace Academy to be the school of choice in the local community, whose reputation is centred on great teaching, exemplary behaviour and unrivalled opportunities beyond the classroom.

Our academy is a community. You will join a friendly, motivated team who places pupils at the heart of every decision. All of us play an essential role in making our school a safe, secure and enjoyable place to be.

Our 2022 staff survey found that 81% of staff at Ark Evelyn Grace Academy agree that their line manager listens to and values their opinions.

Visit evelyngraceacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:
Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under t…