Premises Officer & Groundsperson - Thomas A Becket Junior School

About Us

We are very proud of our school, a unique school – large in size but with an ethos where everyone is known and cared for. Our motto – ‘Together Achieving Better’ represents our aim for every member of the TAB community to be the ‘best they can be’ – the principle of everyone trying their best, together, sits at the heart of what we do every day. Our large school enables the children to experience the diversity that prepares them for secondary school and the world of work beyond.

Job Details

Salary: Grade 4.5 £25,583
Contract Type: Temporary 1 year
Working Pattern: Part time all year round
Location: Thomas A Becket Junior School
Interviews: 7th October 2026 times TBC

Purpose of the Job

To maintain the school buildings, services, and grounds to ensure they are safe, functional, and well-presented. This role plays a key part in supporting the school’s learning environment through high standards of maintenance and care.

What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:

A willingness to participate in

relevant training as required and

necessary to the post

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

• Be an integral part of the premises team, supporting team members in order to meet standards and objectives set

• Be able to work individually under limited supervision

• Manage time effectively

• Communicate clearly and respond appropriately to unexpected issues

Further Information

Thomas A Becket Junior School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below. Complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description). Once complete please return this to sbm@thomasabecketjunior.org.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us or contact us on 01903 202268.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.​

The reference number for this role is SCHO03024.