Assistant Premises Manager

Kings Priory School; North Shields; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Priory School is seeking an Assistant Premises Manager to support the management and maintenance of the school site. The role involves caretaking, minor repairs, and ensuring facilities are ready for teaching, events and community lettings.

You will participate in a shift rota to provide site coverage during opening hours and work with colleagues to uphold high standards. The ideal candidate will have practical maintenance skills across trades, strong organisational abilities and a

Qualifications

• Experience in site management, caretaking or facilities management.
• Practical maintenance skills across trades.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload with minimal supervision.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive problem solving and safety awareness.
• Willingness to participate in shift work and occasional evening events.

Responsibilities

• Support the Premises Manager in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.
• Undertake routine site inspections and maintenance tasks across the school estate.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance including plumbing, joinery, decorating and general building maintenance.
• Maintain the security of school buildings and grounds, including opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor heating, lighting and water systems and report maintenance issues as required.
• Ensure walkways and entrances remain safe and accessible, especially in adverse weather.
• Undertake litter clearance, deliveries reception and general porterage duties.
• Set up rooms and learning spaces, and move furniture and equipment as required.
• Assist in preparing facilities for lettings and community use.
• Support grounds maintenance, playing surfaces, pathways and boundaries.
• Coordinate maintenance contractors and monitor standards of work.
• Source materials ensuring value for money and compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Site management

Caretaking

Facilities management

Maintenance skills

Health & Safety

Communication

Job description

As Assistant Premises Manager, you will support the management and maintenance of the school's extensive site, undertaking a wide range of caretaking, maintenance and facilities responsibilities.

You will participate in a shift rota to ensure site coverage during school opening hours and will assist with the preparation of facilities for teaching, learning, school events and community lettings.

Key responsibilities include

• Support the Premises Manager in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.
• Undertake routine site inspections and maintenance tasks across the school estate.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance including plumbing, joinery, decorating and general building maintenance.
• Maintain the security of school buildings and grounds, including opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor heating, lighting and water systems and report maintenance issues as required.
• Ensure walkways, access routes and entrances remain safe and accessible, particularly during adverse weather conditions.
• Undertake litter clearance, replenishment of supplies, receipt and distribution of deliveries and general porterage duties.
• Set up rooms and learning spaces, moving furniture and equipment as required.
• Support the preparation and management of facilities for lettings, evening events and community use.
• Assist in the maintenance of school grounds, playing surfaces, pathways and boundaries.
• Organise and coordinate maintenance contractors when required and monitor standards of work.
• Source materials and equipment, ensuring value for money and compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate servicing and maintenance of school vehicles.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to ensure facilities support operational needs.

About you - we are looking for an individual who:

• Has experience in site management, caretaking, facilities management or a similar role.
• Possesses practical maintenance skills across a range of trades.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision and can prioritise a varied workload.
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Understands the importance of health and safety and site security.
• Is flexible and willing to participate in shift working and occasional evening support for school events.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards across all aspects of the school environment.

If you are a dedicated and practical professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and takes pride in maintaining high-quality facilities, we would welcome your application.