Premises Officer & Groundsperson

West Sussex County Council; Littlehampton, Shoreham-by-Sea, Worthing; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is seeking a dedicated Groundsperson for Thomas A Becket Junior School in Littlehampton. The role involves maintaining the school buildings and grounds, ensuring they are safe, functional, and well-presented. Ideal candidates must be willing to participate in training and maintain confidentiality while supporting the premises team. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with limited supervision are essential. This is a full-time permanent position with a salary of £25,584.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to participate in training relevant to the role.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Be an integral part of the premises team supporting other team members.
• Ability to work under limited supervision.
• Communicate clearly on unexpected issues.

Responsibilities

• Maintain school buildings and services to ensure safety and functionality.
• Support the school's learning environment through high maintenance standards.

Skills

Willingness to participate in training

Maintaining confidentiality

Team support

Ability to work individually

Effective communication

Job description

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.

Salary: £25,584
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time all year round
Location: Thomas A Becket Junior School
Interviews: Thursday 22 May 2025 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
• Communicate clearly and respond appropriately to unexpected issues

Groundsperson • Worthing/ Littlehampton/ Shoreham