Premises Officer

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a reliable and motivated facilities or caretaking team member looking to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a proactive Premises Officer to work alongside our Facilities Manager and Premises Assistant in maintaining a secure and well‑managed school site. This varied, hands‑on role offers the opportunity to develop skills in facilities management, health and safety and statutory compliance, supported by training and professional development.

In this key role, the successful candidate will demonstrate a practical and organised approach to site operations, with the ability to manage day‑to‑day tasks, coordinate works and support school activities and events. They will communicate effectively with a wide range of school stakeholders, including staff, contractors and visitors, and demonstrate clear and confident verbal communication skills.

The postholder will be a proactive, flexible and dependable individual, committed to maintaining a safe, secure and well‑managed school environment in line with the school’s ethos and values. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated and collaborative team that is committed to making a positive impact on students. By joining St John Bosco College, you will be part of a group of staff invested in continual professional development, which makes this a great opportunity to further develop your skills.

• A proud, diverse and inclusive Catholic school making a real difference to the lives of our students
• A strong RUAH ethos (Respect, Understanding, Affection and Humour) – our culture is rooted in family, belonging and mutual respect
• Part of a worldwide Salesian network of schools – sharing values, mission and support
• A clear behaviour policy built on our values and consistently upheld
• Staff voice matters – we actively consult on wellbeing, workload, curriculum, systems and student experience
• Staff are celebrated on merit – regular recognition of the difference they make
• All SLT teach – modelling shared responsibility and understanding

• We promote working smarter, not harder – focusing on purposeful systems
• A streamlined marking policy – teachers do not mark every book; we prioritise impact over quantity
• Weekly department meetings built into the timetable – no late evenings
• PPA allowance of 17% including CPD and Departmental time in school hours, enabling teachers to plan high‑quality lessons
• Only 2 break duties and 1 lunch duty per week – fair, balanced and manageable
• Centralised detention system for homework and lateness – led by the pastoral team, not individual teachers

• A bespoke coaching programme for every staff member
• CPD rooted in the SSAT Embedding Formative Assessment model – focused, practical and high‑impact
• Weekly CPD time built into the school day – no need for regular after‑school sessions
• Just 8 twilight CPD sessions scheduled across the whole year
• Accredited at Bronze by the TDT’s Building Expert Schools programme – independently verified for excellence in professional learning
• Governors can financially support post‑graduate studies (up to 25%) for courses directly related to improving student outcomes or experience

• Flexible PPA arrangements – staff can request a late start or early finish once a week to work from home
• Access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 professional counselling and advice
• On‑site gym – free for staff use
• A programme of staff social activities promoting wellbeing and a real sense of community led by an experienced staff wellbeing coordinator
• Trained Mental Health practitioners and MH first aiders available to support staff wellbeing
• Chaplaincy team that supports staff and students and dedicated spaces for quiet prayer and/or reflection for those that want it

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.