Premises Manager
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW16 2HY |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 78b9eb45-1985-4d26-bd03-29ba3c03a619 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Premises Manager to lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, safety and security of the school site. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Headteacher, Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the school provides a safe, well-maintained and welcoming environment that supports outstanding teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be a committed and skilled professional with experience of managing large, complex sites, ideally within a school setting. You will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team. Flexibility is essential, as the role includes occasional evening and weekend working, as well as responding to out-of-hours emergencies when required.
What the school offers its staff
Bishop Thomas Grant School is an outstanding 11–18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school. With a strong reputation for exceptional academic outcomes, the school nurtures independent thinkers and confident communicators within a caring and cohesive community rooted in Gospel values.
We place great importance on staff wellbeing and professional development, offering high-quality CPD and strong pastoral support within a positive and respectful working environment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Premises Manager to lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, safety and security of the school site. This is a key leadership role, working closely with the Headteacher, Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team to ensure the school provides a safe, well-maintained and welcoming environment that supports outstanding teaching and learning.
The successful candidate will be a committed and skilled professional with experience of managing large, complex sites, ideally within a school setting. You will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational and communication skills, and the ability to lead, motivate and develop a team. Flexibility is essential, as the role includes occasional evening and weekend working, as well as responding to out-of-hours emergencies when required.
What the school offers its staff
Bishop Thomas Grant School is an outstanding 11–18 mixed Catholic comprehensive school. With a strong reputation for exceptional academic outcomes, the school nurtures independent thinkers and confident communicators within a caring and cohesive community rooted in Gospel values.
We place great importance on staff wellbeing and professional development, offering high-quality CPD and strong pastoral support within a positive and respectful working environment.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.