School Premises Manager
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW10 0AY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5574ff73-0173-473e-9574-c42b26b33ec8 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a motivated, organised and reliable Premises Manager with strong communication skills to lead and manage the school premises. This is a key operational role, ensuring that the school site is safe, secure, well maintained and fully compliant, supporting the learning environment for pupils, staff and the wider community.
The Premises Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and upkeep of the school site, working closely with the Head of School and wider Federation teams. Responsibilities will include:
• Security of the site, including opening and closing procedures
• Planned and reactive maintenance and repairs
• Health and safety and statutory compliance
• Oversight of contractors and site-based services
• Purchasing, storage and portage
• Supporting lettings and out-of-hours use of the premises
The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a high-quality environment and will be proactive in identifying and addressing premises-related issues.
What the school offers its staff
Why work for the Fox Federation?
The Fox Federation places staff wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Our Federation Wellbeing Strategy 2025–26 sets out a values-led approach to supporting the physical, emotional and professional wellbeing of all staff across our schools. This includes a range of initiatives such as flexible working opportunities where operationally possible, high-quality CPD, staff social events, subsidised lunches, an annual Wellbeing Week, and a supportive performance management approach focused on development and balance.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea use the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to help assess the suitability of applicants and volunteers for positions of trust. We do this in compliance with the DBS’s Code of Practice (on the internet at www.homeoffice.gov.uk or www.direct.gov.uk.) This policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is made available to all applicants and volunteers to jobs that require a Disclosure. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We are seeking a motivated, organised and reliable Premises Manager with strong communication skills to lead and manage the school premises. This is a key operational role, ensuring that the school site is safe, secure, well maintained and fully compliant, supporting the learning environment for pupils, staff and the wider community.
The Premises Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day management and upkeep of the school site, working closely with the Head of School and wider Federation teams. Responsibilities will include:
• Security of the site, including opening and closing procedures
• Planned and reactive maintenance and repairs
• Health and safety and statutory compliance
• Oversight of contractors and site-based services
• Purchasing, storage and portage
• Supporting lettings and out-of-hours use of the premises
The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a high-quality environment and will be proactive in identifying and addressing premises-related issues.
What the school offers its staff
Why work for the Fox Federation?
The Fox Federation places staff wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Our Federation Wellbeing Strategy 2025–26 sets out a values-led approach to supporting the physical, emotional and professional wellbeing of all staff across our schools. This includes a range of initiatives such as flexible working opportunities where operationally possible, high-quality CPD, staff social events, subsidised lunches, an annual Wellbeing Week, and a supportive performance management approach focused on development and balance.
Commitment to safeguarding
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea use the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to help assess the suitability of applicants and volunteers for positions of trust. We do this in compliance with the DBS’s Code of Practice (on the internet at www.homeoffice.gov.uk or www.direct.gov.uk.) This policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is made available to all applicants and volunteers to jobs that require a Disclosure. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.