Premises Manager

Job Introduction

Premises Manager - Job Description 

Please note: CVs will not be accepted. To request an information pack and application form, please contact mperry@stcolumba.school. 

Premises Manager - Job Description 

Post: Premises Manager 

Location:  St Columba CE Primary School 

Salary: Grade C or Grade D depending one experience (£26017-£31573). Pro rata for part-time Actual Salary £17579- £21333 Based on 25 hours 

Hours: 25 hours per week 52-week contract (School Holiday work patterns to be agreed, hours in school holidays can be blocked, out of hours may be required) 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays. During school holidays, working hours can be altered, by agreement with the Headteacher/SBM, to suit completion of periodic cleaning and maintenance tasks/projects. 

Ideally, we are looking to cover split shifts of approximately 7.45am–9.45am and 3.00pm–6.00pm. However, we are happy to discuss flexibility and alternative arrangements at interview. 

Reporting to: Head of School

Overall Purpose 

To ensure that all aspects of the school site, both internal and external, are maintained to a high standard in regard to health and safety, security, and cleanliness. With direct responsibility for minor and day-to-day repairs, refurbishments and decorations of both a reactive and planned nature. To be pro-active in identifying and recommending of site and/or building improvements. All to be undertaken to ensure the whole School environment runs safely and efficiently and with safeguarding and the School’s Christian ethos always being key. 

Duties and responsibilities 

General duties 

• Maintain the general school premises, furniture and fittings, and report any issues to school business manager
• Carry out porterage duties, such as moving furniture and equipment around the school
• Carry out small repairs and DIY projects
• Arrange larger repairs and obtain quotes from contractors
• Advise on site development projects and make recommendations on site use

Cleaning 

• Carry out daily cleaning and ad-hoc duties, such as litter picking and arranging the disposal of waste.
• Carry out emergency cleaning duties, such as gritting and cleaning up spillages.
• Arrange an annual deep clean of classrooms, staffrooms, kitchen, dining areas, food tech areas and other frequently used spaces on school premises.
• Take responsibility of the maintenance of cleaning tools and products, including arranging replacements and ensuring good stock levels

Security 

• Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder 
• Lock and unlock the premises as required, including out of school hours when necessary
• Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other call-outs following agreed procedures
• Advise the head teacher on all matters relating to school security and safety 

Health and Safety 

• Ensure a safe working and learning environment in accordance with relevant legislation 
• Follow and ensure adherence with any statutory guidance and documentation, such as asbestos surveys and registers to ensure no breaches
• Carry out regular health and safety checks and record these on the school’s health and safety system, including on legionella risk, play equipment, safety equipment, and any hazards on school premises
• Reports condition and any health and safety issues to appropriate colleagues
• Provide safe access to the school in cold weather conditions
• Make sure all members of the team follow health and safety procedures
• Monitor the work of contractors, ensuring safe working practice and quality of work

Responsibilities 

• Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people
• Comply with the policies and procedures relating to child protection, health and safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, and equal opportunities, and report all concerns to an appropriate person
• Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
• To respect the confidentiality at all times of all matters relating to the school, pupils and staff
• Be aware of and support difference to help ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
• Establish constructive relationships and communication with all staff and other agencies/professionals
• Recognise own strengths and areas of expertise and use these to advise and support others
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
• Ensure contractors and external visitors comply with security and health and safety while on school premises
• Line manage the school cleaners
• To undertake such other duties appropriate to the post as may from time to time be required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the school

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list, but a guide to the main responsibilities of this post. All appointed staff will need to be flexible in order to meet the changing needs of our school. 

Safeguarding 

St Columba CE Primary School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 DBS checks, along with other relevant employment checks. Notwithstanding the details in this job description, the jobholder will undertake such duties as may be determined by the Head teacher from time to time, up to, or on a level consistent with, the principal responsibilities of the job. 

Part-time hours: 25 hours per week 

Application deadline: Monday 23rd November 2026. 

Interview date to be confirmed - potentially 26th November AM 

Please note: We may close applications earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable candidates. 

Expected start date: TBC 

How to Apply 

All application details and an application form can be found on the school website.
Please note: we cannot accept CVs.  

For further information, please email mperry@stcolumba.school. 

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. 

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