Premises Manager
| Posting date: | 17 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 20 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SW2 3NJ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 42d90efa-ac2e-4831-b0f3-375e47490f34 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a driven, motivated and skilled Premises Manager to join our successful and welcoming school starting as soon as possible. We need someone who can take operational responsibility for the school site, ensuring legal and statutory compliance across health and safety, maintenance, and security. The role provides leadership to premises assistants and contractors and works with the Headteacher and Business Manager to maintain a safe, efficient, and sustainable school environment.
The postholder leads the day-to-day management of the school premises, acting as the single site lead for all premises matters and ensuring that buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe, compliant, and well maintained. They supervise site staff and contractors, implement Trust estates policies and compliance systems at school level, and operate within the agreed reporting structure: reporting directly to the Headteacher in a primary setting, or to the Premises Manager or Director of Business & Operations in a secondary setting.
What skills and experience we're looking for:
Comprehensive understanding of H&S law and Trust compliance systems. Ability to prioritise workloads and respond to emergencies. Practical skills in maintenance and problem solving. Confidence to communicate with senior leaders and external contractors. Data-entry and digital log management skills(IAMCompliant or similar).
Responsible, methodical, and resilient under pressure. Leadership presence with hands-on approach. Strong commitment to school ethos and pupil wellbeing. Adaptable and solution-focused when facing maintenance issues or unexpected events.
Significant experience in premises management or caretaking. Demonstrable knowledge of statutory compliance (e.g. fire safety, asbestos, legionella). Experience of supervising staff and contractors. Competence with basic budget and procurement processes. Literacy, numeracy and IT skills sufficient for record-keeping and communication.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Competitive Salaries
• Pension Scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Access to high quality CPD
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Season Ticket Loans
Further details about the role
How to apply:
Please download an application form from our website and send to recruitment@tcset.org.uk
For Further information about the school visit the Streatham Wells Primary School Website
If you have any questions or would to discuss the role, please contact us at recruitment@tcset.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought, and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are seeking to appoint a driven, motivated and skilled Premises Manager to join our successful and welcoming school starting as soon as possible. We need someone who can take operational responsibility for the school site, ensuring legal and statutory compliance across health and safety, maintenance, and security. The role provides leadership to premises assistants and contractors and works with the Headteacher and Business Manager to maintain a safe, efficient, and sustainable school environment.
The postholder leads the day-to-day management of the school premises, acting as the single site lead for all premises matters and ensuring that buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe, compliant, and well maintained. They supervise site staff and contractors, implement Trust estates policies and compliance systems at school level, and operate within the agreed reporting structure: reporting directly to the Headteacher in a primary setting, or to the Premises Manager or Director of Business & Operations in a secondary setting.
What skills and experience we're looking for:
Comprehensive understanding of H&S law and Trust compliance systems. Ability to prioritise workloads and respond to emergencies. Practical skills in maintenance and problem solving. Confidence to communicate with senior leaders and external contractors. Data-entry and digital log management skills(IAMCompliant or similar).
Responsible, methodical, and resilient under pressure. Leadership presence with hands-on approach. Strong commitment to school ethos and pupil wellbeing. Adaptable and solution-focused when facing maintenance issues or unexpected events.
Significant experience in premises management or caretaking. Demonstrable knowledge of statutory compliance (e.g. fire safety, asbestos, legionella). Experience of supervising staff and contractors. Competence with basic budget and procurement processes. Literacy, numeracy and IT skills sufficient for record-keeping and communication.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• Competitive Salaries
• Pension Scheme
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Opportunities for flexible working
• Access to high quality CPD
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Season Ticket Loans
Further details about the role
How to apply:
Please download an application form from our website and send to recruitment@tcset.org.uk
For Further information about the school visit the Streatham Wells Primary School Website
If you have any questions or would to discuss the role, please contact us at recruitment@tcset.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought, and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.