An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, positive, and capable Estates and Premises Manager to join our team. You will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing our school premises and grounds, ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

About the Role

As Premises Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day upkeep, care, and maintenance of the school estate under the guidance of the Headteacher and with support from our Central Facilities Team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the school’s facilities, health and safety, and compliance requirements.
• Acting as a key holder and ensuring site security, including out-of-hours emergencies.
• Liaising with contractors and cleaning teams to maintain high standards.
• Undertaking minor repairs, maintenance, and redecoration.
• Supporting the delivery of construction and refurbishment projects.

About You

We are looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and takes pride in their work. While no formal trade qualifications are required, previous experience in a similar role would be highly advantageous. You will need:

• A practical approach and willingness to carry out physical tasks (lifting, shifting, clearing snow, etc.).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, hygiene procedures, and COSHH regulations.
• Good decision-making skills and flexibility to adapt to a busy school environment.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive team committed to safeguarding and enhancing pupils’ lives.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• A role where your work truly makes a difference every day.

The role is based on 37.5 hours per week, but specific hours of work will be negotiable upon appointment of the successful candidate. There will be a need to include Monday to Friday for school opening at a minimum. 

About Us:

 Wainscott Primary School has excellent resources, vibrant teaching spaces, and highly motivated, happy children eager to learn and grow. It is a genuinely supportive environment where contributions and ideas are encouraged, valued, and supported.

 We are dedicated to supporting and training our staff to achieve their full potential, and our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is exceptionally robust for everyone. 

 We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing, providing access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), which includes confidential counselling and wellbeing advice.

 We also offer access to a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.

 This post will allow you to work as part of a team with dedicated, professional, and determined staff, making a tangible difference. You will also have the opportunity to be part of key Trust-wide collaborative groups covering education, curriculum-based learning, and wellbeing and inclusion.

 Next Steps

If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation or visit the school before applying, please call us.  We will happily provide you with as many details as possible to support this process.

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

 All applicants will be emailed with the shortlisting decisions. References for shortlisted candidates may be requested before interviews.

If you experience any issues while using MyNewTerm, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the People Team at pftpeople@theprimaryfirsttrust.co.uk.

 If a suitable candidate is identified, interviews for this position may be conducted earlier than the stated closing date. So, we encourage interested applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible. Early submission will ensure consideration for the position and increase the likelihood of being invited for an interview. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application.

 Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity 

 The Primary First Trust is committed to safeguarding, Prevent and the welfare of pupils and this post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references. 

 The Trust strives to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone feels comfortable being themselves and experiences a strong sense of belonging.

 The Trust wholeheartedly supports the principle of equality and diversity in employment. It opposes all forms of unfair or unlawful discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sex.  We encourage and support the recruitment, retention, and career development of people from ethnic, cultural, and social backgrounds from as wide a range as possible, and we seek to develop a community of staff that accurately represents society as a whole.  All applications for employment with the Trust will be considered against the criteria outlined in the person specification for the position advertised.

 No agencies, please.  We will contact you if we need support on recruitment.