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Vacancy – Premises Officer
1. Permanent contract to start 12th August 2026
2. Grade 7 – 37 hours per week
3. £26,832-£28,146 (£13.90/h-£14.58/h) pay award pending
4. Term Time – Split Shift 7am to 11am (10.30am Friday) & 2pm to 5.30pm
5. School Holidays – 8am to 4.30pm (4pm Friday) - negotiable
6. 25 days Annual Leave entitlement + Bank Holidays
7. Local Government Pension Scheme
Due to the retirement of our long standing Premises Officer, we are looking for an enthusiastic, committed, hardworking, flexible and reliable individual with a fantastic sense of humour to join our amazing school team. This role includes opening and locking the school, responsibility for the cleaning of the school (undertaking cleaning and managing cleaning staff), liaising with contractors and undertaking repairs and maintenance to the building and grounds. A willingness to work flexibly and working extra hours as necessary to meet the needs of the school is essential.
Experience in a relevant trade would be advantageous.
The role of Premises Officer is key to ensuring a safe and pleasant learning environment for the pupils and staff. We enjoy a low turnover of staff due to the happy working environment and the appreciation and development of staff within the team.
The school is fully committed to safeguarding and a satisfactory enhanced DBS check will be required. Applicants will be checked against the prohibited list and asked to complete a childcare disqualification form.
Visits to the school for a chat with the Head teacher / School Business Manager by appointment are encouraged.
Closing date for applications is: 21st May 2026, 3pm
Interviews will take place: 5th June 2026
Applications should be made through the eteach website. If you cannot access the online form, please contact the School Office.
Safeguarding Statement
Thythorn Field Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. As this post is required to work in ‘regulated activity’, an enhanced DBS with barred list check is essential, along with other pre-employment checks and proof of right to work. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches. References will be requested prior to interview. Proof of original certificates and training will also be required.