Premises Manager at Southbroom St James Academy

15 Days Remaining

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SSJA/67966

Location

Nursteed Road, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 3AH

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£29,064.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade G - SCP 12-14 - 37hpw - 52 weeks per year

Closing Date

9:00am, 9th Mar 2026

Start Date

ASAP

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

Interview Date(s) TBC

About this Role

About Southbroom St James Primary Academy

Southbroom St James is a Church of England primary academy committed to creating a safe, loving and inclusive environment for all learners. As part of DSAT, the school is rooted in Christian principles and aims to provide a nurturing education shaped by care, compassion and spiritual growth. It serves KS2 pupils and is driven by the belief that all children should feel valued, supported and encouraged to reach their potential within a faith‑aligned community.

About The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy

The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy is a welcoming and vibrant school guided by its vision: “With faith we live, learn and grow together.” The school places strong emphasis on teamwork, respect, and shared responsibility, viewing every member of the community as part of one family. With modern facilities, a rich curriculum and a clearly expressed Christian identity, Trinity nurtures a sense of belonging where children feel safe, valued and inspired to flourish. The school follows the Church of England’s ethos and values, creating a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

The post is for 37 hours, per week, 52 weeks per year.

About the Role

As our shared Premises Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring both school sites remain safe, secure and well‑maintained environments where children can thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing the day‑to‑day upkeep, safety and presentation of both school premises
Carrying out and coordinating routine maintenance, site checks, compliance tasks and health & safety procedures
Working closely with both Headteachers, administrative teams and DSAT colleagues to plan and deliver maintenance schedules, site improvements and contractor management
Taking pride in presenting high‑quality learning environments that reflect each school’s Christian ethos, values and commitment to nurturing pupils
Building positive relationships across both communities, acting as a friendly, reliable and visible member of staff
Organising your time effectively across both locations, with leadership support to ensure a balanced and manageable workload

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has practical experience in premises management, caretaking or maintenance
Understands health & safety responsibilities and is willing to undertake training
Is able to work independently, prioritise tasks and respond proactively to issues
Takes pride in well‑maintained, safe and attractive school environments
Enjoys contributing to school life within Christian, community‑centred settings
Is approachable, dependable and committed to supporting children and staff

What We Offer

A meaningful, varied role spanning two caring, faith‑led school communities
Warm, welcoming environments where relationships and teamwork matter
Support from DSAT’s professional networks and training pathways
The chance to contribute to well‑resourced, vibrant and evolving school sites, including modern facilities at Trinity and a close‑knit community at Southbroom St James
Leadership teams who value their staff and promote wellbeing and professional growth

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

Find out more and apply:

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.

When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.

All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.