Job Introduction
St Columba is a small Primary school, on a well-developed site. Due to a recent promotion of our current Site Manager within the Trust, we are looking for a Premises Manager to take on the role and continue the success of all the improvements made so far. All training will be provided from a strong trust wide team.
The Premises Manager will maintain our school site, buildings and grounds, to a high standard, highlighting and developing the school facilities. They will ensure the school is safe, clean, well maintained for pupils, staff, parents and visitors. We need an individual who has a good range practical skills and is adaptable to the requirements of the school. Prioritising health, safety and security is a key feature to this role.
Our ideal candidate will be hard working, dependable, trustworthy, use their own initiative and be flexible in their approach to their duties. A range of practical and DIY skills are essential to ensure the school is safe and well maintained. Knowledge of health and safety would also be desirable.
Premises Manager - Job Description
Post: Premises Manager
Location: St Columba CE Primary School
Salary: Grade D (£26918 - £29616). Pro rata for part time
Hours: 25 hours per weeks year round (school holiday work patterns to be agreed, out of hours may be required)
Reporting to: The Headteacher
Overall Purpose
To ensure that all aspects of the school site, both internal and external, are maintained to a high standard in regards 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 being key at all times.
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 and 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
Person Specification
Criteria | ESSENTIAL qualities |
Qualifications | English and Maths GCSE/CSE or equivalent
|
Experience | Premises support Building maintenance Security, including alarm systems Cleaning work Some DIY Working in a team Working with contractors Maintenance work and repairs for the site |
Skills and knowledge | Knowledge of health and safety regulations Ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team DIY skills Ability to plan, organise and prioritise Lead on health and safety and compliance across the school IT skills |
Personal qualities | Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times Commitment to safeguarding and equality Embraces change well Deals with difficult situations effectively Able to work flexibly and out of school hours as required Proactive |
Physical requirements | Be fit to carry out the duties of the job Able to carry out some manual handling and lifting Able to carry out work at high levels using appropriate equipment |
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 per week
Application deadline: 4th February 2025 12:00pm / Interviews 6th February 2025
Expected start date: ASAP
St Columba Church of England Primary School
Tewkesbury Avenue
Fareham
Hampshire
PO15 6LL
Telephone: 01329 843226
Safer Recruitment
We 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 Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
