Premises Assistant - St Thomas More Primary School

Premises Assistant - St Thomas More Primary School | 16 October, 2026 | Jobs and careers with Royal Greenwich Skip to content Vacancies Premises Assistant - St Thomas More Primary School Job Introduction St. Thomas More Catholic Primary School Appleton road, Eltham, London, SE9 6NS Vacancy – Premises Assistant/Caretaker Dates:                     Apply by 16th October to start November 2026 Salary:                    Scale 5 (£32,535 - £33,987) dependent on experience Location:                Greenwich Contract type: 35 hours per week (8:00-16:00) with 60 minutes unpaid lunch break Contract term:       Full Time; All Year Round Mission Statement ‘Share the light of Jesus, by learning together and loving others’ Are you proactive, reliable, and committed to maintaining a safe and high-quality environment for all children? St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Premises Assistant to join our committed and inclusive team. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, practical and skilled individual to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the school site, ensuring it is safe, secure and well maintained. This includes overseeing site maintenance, health and safety compliance, cleanliness, and the general upkeep of the buildings and grounds. The role will involve managing routine and reactive maintenance, liaising with contractors, carrying out basic repairs, and ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed effectively. You will work closely with the Headteacher, School Business Manager and staff to support the smooth running of the school and respond flexibly to the needs of a busy environment. The successful candidate will have good practical and DIY skills, a strong understanding of health and safety requirements, and the ability to manage workload independently. A willingness to undertake relevant training and a strong commitment to teamwork are essential. Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage. We are looking for someone who is organised, dependable and takes pride in their work, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff and external contractors, and who will support and uphold the Catholic ethos of our school. Safeguarding Statement Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, online check as well as satisfactory references. This post is subject to a 6-month probationary period. Closing date: Friday 16th October Interviews: Week commencing 19th October Attached documents Application Form JD PS Apply The following content displays a map of the job's location. Premises Assistant - St Thomas More Primary School Salary Scale 5 (£32,535 - £33,987) Frequency Annual Job Reference royalgreenwich/TP/1042/1202 Contract Type Permanent Contract Details All Year Around Working Hours 35 Closing Date 16 October, 2026 Job Category School jobs (general) Business Unit Schools Location Appleton Road, United Kingdom Level of Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check required Enhanced DBS with Childrens' Barred List Posted on 7 October, 2026 Apply Add to watchlist Print this job Refer a friend for this job Your name (required) Your email address (required) Receiver name (required) Your friend's email address (required) This form is protected by Google reCAPTCHA. By using this form you agree to the Google Privacy Policy and Google Terms of Use . Send Spread the word Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Jobs in the same category Midday Meals Supervisor - Greenslade Primary School Erindale, United Kingdom Scale 1 Point 3 Fixed-term Apply by 15 October, 2026 Posted on 7 October, 2026 After School Club Assistant - Haimo Primary School Haimo Road, Eltham, United Kingdom Permanent Apply by 9 October, 2026 Posted on 6 October, 2026 Behaviour Support Worker - Plumstead Manor Old Mill Road, London, United Kingdom £25,659 (pay award pending)