Scale 3, Point 5

Part Time, Casual

Autumn Term 2024

12 November 2024

Premises Assistant


Casual Contract, November 2024 Start
£15.20 per hour (hours as worked)



“The governing body and leaders support pupils’ wider development. They are committed to making sure that pupils are prepared well for life in modern Britain” Ofsted, October 2022


The Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and skilled Premises Assistant to join this Catholic 11 – 18 comprehensive school judged “Good” by Ofsted in October 2022 and “Outstanding” by the Archdiocese of Southwark in 2019.


The Premises Assistant will support the Facilities Manager in the following areas; the maintenance, upkeep and security of the School, ensuring the sites are safe, clean and in good repair in order to provide a good working and learning environment.


Key responsibilities:


Security and Safety – Assist the Facilities Manager to:

• Maintain premises security
• Respond to and accurately record all call outs, liaising with the police as appropriate
• Regularly test fire alarms, be familiar with the evacuation procedure for the premises and carryout evacuation drills
• Ensure the safe storage of materials covered by the COSHH regulations
• Ensure stringent health and safety provision and adherence to safe working practice.

Maintenance – Assist the Facilities Manager to:

• Report all structural, fabric, fixtures, furnishings and equipment defects to the appropriate person.
• Undertake minor/simple repairs as required e.g. minor plumbing, changing light bulbs, redecorating and fixing etc
• Undertake regular site premises inspections and identify and record repair maintenance requirements
• Organise and carry out various maintenance duties to ensure that the maintenance of the school site is satisfactory
• Organise and carry out minor improvement work e.g. erecting shelves, notice boards, bookshelves etc. as agreed with the appropriate senior member of staff
• Undertake general cleaning duties within the premises and outside of the premises to ensure a safe and hygienic working environment is maintained
• Maintain general upkeep of the grounds and gardens, including mowing, weeding, hedge cutting and the clearing of leaves.

Compliance – Assist the Facilities Manager to:

• Undertake all weekly, monthly and annual statutory building compliance as required e.g.

water temperatures, emergency lighting drain down, fire alarm testing etc

• Ensure that an up-to-date centralised system is in place for the recording of both statutory and non-statutory premises checks.

Previous experience of working in an educational setting would be advantageous but not essential. The ability to work professionally under pressure to deadlines and operate flexibly within the changing needs of the school is essential.


To apply, please complete the support staff


Early applications are welcome as we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising period, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date if we find a suitable candidate.


If you have not been contacted within five working days from the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted for an interview.
CVs are not accepted.
Closing date: Tuesday 12 November 2024 (12 noon)
Interview Date: To be agreed
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to Enhanced DBS check.


Headteacher: Paul Dunne BSc PGCE MA
St. John Bosco College
Tel: (020) 7924 8310

St John Bosco College is located in the heart of Battersea a short distance from Clapham Junction and Battersea Bridge. We are an 'outstanding' Catholic School (Section 48 inspection June 2019) rated were 'good' by Ofsted in our most recent inspection (October 2022).
At St John Bosco College we believe that there should be no limit on what our pupils can achieve and we expect everyone who joins us to aim high and always do their best. With a broad and balanced curriculum, excellent teaching, a modern purpose-built school and a caring, nurturing ethos; we provide an excellent environment where all of our pupils can reach their full potential.
“Saint John Bosco is a Catholic college, but admits pupils from a wide range of faiths and cultures and these differences are embraced and celebrated” Ofsted
We want our pupils to work hard but also enjoy life in school. We provide many enrichment activities; sporting, work experience, cultural and charitable; for our pupils to learn and grow beyond the confines of the classroom. We believe that these opportunities enable our pupils to grow and develop into well-rounded young men and women who will leave here fully equipped for life beyond school.
“Staff know each and every pupil and relationships are consequently highly positive.” Ofsted
Our identity as a Roman Catholic school and our school’s distinctive Salesian ethos is based on St John Bosco’s vision that ‘it is not enough for every child to be loved… they must know that they are loved’. We provide strong pastoral support and a high level of care for every student, regardless of their background. We are a community where everyone is highly valued as an individual.
“Pupils mix well in this harmonious environment and benefit from personalised support and guidance” Ofsted
Whilst we are justifiably proud of our school and of the achievements of the young people who have already studied here we are equally excited about the future and the potential of the young people joining our school to achieve great things in the years ahead.
“The school’s vision that ‘it is not enough for young people to be loved, they must know that they are loved’ permeates the school’s culture” Ofsted