Facilities & Premises Support Lead

KINGS PRIORY SCHOOL; Tynemouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Priory School in England is seeking an Assistant Premises Manager to support the management and maintenance of the school site, carrying out caretaking, maintenance and facilities tasks to ensure a safe, well-presented environment.

You will work on a shift rota, coordinate contractors, prepare rooms for teaching and events, manage deliveries and grounds upkeep, and collaborate with colleagues to meet the school's operational needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management, caretaking or facilities management.
• Practical maintenance skills across a range of trades.
• Ability to prioritise a varied workload with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Flexible and willing to participate in shift working and occasional evening support for 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, 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.

Skills

Caretaking

Facilities management

Health and safety

Organisational skills

Shift work

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Kings Priory School in England is seeking an Assistant Premises Manager to support the management and maintenance of the school site, carrying out caretaking, maintenance and facilities tasks to ensure a safe, well-presented environment.

You will work on a shift rota, coordinate contractors, prepare rooms for teaching and events, manage deliveries and grounds upkeep, and collaborate with colleagues to meet the school's operational needs.