Sites Officer

West Sussex County Council; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The Angmering School in West Sussex requires a part-time Premises Officer on a fixed-term contract until July 2027. The role is 20 hours per week, 4 hours daily (Mon-Fri, 12:30pm-4:30pm), with one weekend in eight and on-call duties for the alarm monitoring system.

You will help keep the school premises and grounds safe, secure and well maintained, supporting teaching and the wider school community. GCSEs in Maths and English are expected; experience in a school setting is preferred but not

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or similar environment preferred.
• Good DIY skills are essential.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Basic computer skills including email usage.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations relevant to education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, secure, clean and well-maintained premises.
• Ensure the site remains suitable for teaching and the wider community.
• Provide security for the school site and on-call duties.

Skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Maintenance skills

Good communication

Basic computer skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

PREMISES OFFICER - FIXED TERM CONTRACT

Grade 4, £26,427 per annum.

Actual salary £14,284 plus additional contractual supplement for weekend cover (£1,838)

20 hours per week, Monday - Friday. 4 hours per day - 12.30pm-4.30pm

Duty weekend (1 weekend in 8) and on call (alarm monitoring system)

Required: as soon as possible until July 2027

Job Purpose:

• To ensure the school premises, buildings and grounds are safe, secure, clean and well maintained
• To ensure the school site remains a suitable environment for teaching, learning and the wider school community
• Responsibility for the security of the school site

The Premises Officer will:

• Be a self-motivated and enthusiastic team player with strong maintenance abilities
• Preferably have had experience of working in a school, or similar environment, although this is not essential. Good DIY skills are essential
• Have good communication skills
• Have basic computer skills to include confident use of email
• Possess the necessary skills and enthusiasm to carry out the work in hand, to a good standard of safety, quantity and quality
• Have knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974, COSHH, Manual Handling and the Guidance for Safe Working Practice for the Protection of Children and Staff in Education Settings issued by the Department for Education
• Be a physically fit person that will be able to undertake the duties of the post
• Work as an effective and supportive team player, who is willing to work flexibly to meet the changing needs of our school

Educated to GCSE standard in Maths and English.

Safeguarding Statement

The Angmering 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.