Start Your Career in Premises & Facilities Management
Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team in a newly created Trainee Premises role. This role provides a structured training pathway and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced Premises & Facilities Manager, gaining practical experience across site management, maintenance and health & safety compliance.
Job reference: JE14649
Paid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Start date: August 2026
Why Work at Meridian?
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Be part of a supportive and collaborative school community
- Work within a school at the heart of the local Peacehaven community
- Contribute to a safe, high-quality learning environment
- Join a school that values development, wellbeing and progression
- At Meridian Community Primary School & Nursery, we are committed to achieving the highest standards of teaching and learning through a balance of challenge, support, encouragement and praise, ensuring all children reach their full potential.
- You will be joining a friendly, caring and purposeful environment where relationships are built on mutual respect, and where families from Peacehaven and the surrounding community are warmly welcomed.
- Our motto, “Learning for Life,” reflects our belief in fostering a love of learning and developing essential skills that prepare children for their future. We aim for every child to leave Meridian as a confident, motivated and independent learner, as well as a caring and positive citizen.
- Our core values—respect, honesty, kindness, strength and responsibility—are embedded in everyday school life and underpin everything we do.
- Children are at the centre of all our work, and we provide an inclusive, vibrant and engaging curriculum with a wide range of learning experiences. This is supported by strong foundations in reading, writing and mathematics, ensuring pupils are fully prepared for each stage of their learning journey.
What We Offer
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A brand-new role with opportunity to shape your development
- Full training and support – no prior experience required
- Opportunity to work alongside an experienced Premises Manager
- Clear progression pathway within premises and facilities management
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- Access to ESCC benefits, including the Cycle to Work scheme
A varied and active role
About the Role
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Premises maintenance and site operations
- Health and safety compliance and statutory checks
- Supporting contractors and works on site
- Security and daily site management
About You
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Practical, proactive and keen to learn
- Reliable and flexible
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Interested in facilities or maintenance
- Committed to safeguarding
Closing date: 9.00am 3 July 2026
Interview date: W/C 13th July 2026
How to apply: Completed application forms accepted by email/post direct to the school office:
Email:
[email protected]
Address: Meridian Community Primary & Nursery, Roderick Avenue North, Peacehaven, BN10 8BZ
Telephone: 01273 584212
Website: www.meridianschool.co.uk
Additional Information
Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.
Company Information
Brighton & Hove City Council is advertising on behalf of the school and is not the employer in this case.
Meridian Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
