Premises Assistant

West Sussex County Council; Chichester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourne Community College is seeking a Premises Assistant to maintain a welcoming and safe environment for students, staff and visitors. The role covers site maintenance, repairs, decorating, caretaking and compliance checks, with shifts between 6.00am and 6.00pm across the year.

The post is permanent and full-time, 37 hours per week. Salary is NJC Grade 3 Points 3-4 (£25,614 - £26,016 p.a.). Applicants may arrange a visit by contacting the School Business Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a school or maintenance environment.
• Commitment to creating a welcoming and safe school environment.
• Ability to work across 6.00am–6.00pm shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Site maintenance, repairs and decorating.
• Caretaking duties and compliance checks.
• Support to students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Job description

Job Overview Premises Assistant

Bourne Community College are looking to appoint someone with experience of working in a school or maintenance environment. You will play an important part in ensuring that our school is a welcoming and safe environment for our students, staff and visitors. Your role will include site maintenance, repairs, decorating, caretaking and compliance checks.

Bourne Community College is a thriving mixed comprehensive secondary school for students aged 11–16, with approximately 700 students on roll. As a true community school, we pride ourselves on fostering strong, positive relationships—not only within our school, but also across the local and wider community. Respect is at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud holders of the UNICEF Gold Award for Rights Respecting Schools, which underpins daily life for our students and staff.

We are incredibly proud of our young people and their achievements, both in the classroom and beyond. Our students excel through sport, enrichment opportunities and charitable work, demonstrating commitment, compassion and ambition. Our shared vision is to be the best version of ourselves, and we hold high expectations of both students and staff to ensure the highest quality education is delivered in an atmosphere of mutual respect.

As a fully inclusive school, we are committed to supporting every individual to develop and nurture the values, skills and attributes they need to succeed. Regardless of starting points or individual needs, we work tirelessly to ensure all students are empowered to become confident, respectful and successful learners—ready to thrive in the next stage of their education and beyond.

This is a permanent, full time post required as soon as possible. Hours of work are 37 per week with various shift patterns between 6.00am – 6.00pm all year round.

Salary

NJC Grade 3 Points 3-4 - £25614 - £ 26016 p.a.

Visits to the school are very welcome, please contact Mrs Artis, the School Business Manager, to arrange a visit – [e-mail]

Safeguarding Statement

Bourne Community College 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 as well as evidence of the right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

Closing date – Monday 9 November 2026 9.00am

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.