Premises and Facilities Manager

inploi; Stockport; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Gatley is seeking a Premises and Facilities Manager to oversee the school site and ensure safety and efficient operations. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management and a strong commitment to safeguarding. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of £32,597.00 - £33,699.00 FTE with benefits including professional training and networking opportunities. Application deadline is 15 January 2026.

Benefits

Opportunity to be part of an outstanding school and community

Significant hand-over period for full induction

Access to Trust Professional Development Pathways

Networking with Site and Premises Managers

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in managing school premises and facilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding and safety ethos of the Trust.
• Outstanding communication, organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations ensuring safety and efficient use of facilities.
• Work with the School Business Manager to support operational plans.
• Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding and safe working practices.

Skills

Extensive experience in school premises and facilities management

Strong commitment to safeguarding and safe working practices

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Premises and Facilities Manager

Education Learning Trust – Gatley Primary School, Gatley, Cheshire SK8 4NB

Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: 37 hours a week full year (Split Shift 7am to 10.30am 2.45pm to 6.00pm) | Location: Gatley Primary School | Start from: March 2025 | Salary: Scale 6 Point 20-22 £32,597.00- £33,699.00 FTE | Closing date: Thursday 15 January 2026 12:00pm | Interview date: Friday 23 January 2026

Overview

Following the retirement of our current Site and Premises Manager, Gatley Primary School is seeking to appoint a new Site and Premises Manager. The role focuses on maintaining and developing the school site to support the outstanding safety and wellbeing of all.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of the school site, ensuring safety and efficient use of facilities.
• Work closely with the School Business Manager to enhance operational running and support the school’s development plans.
• Demonstrate a real commitment to safeguarding and safe working practices, fundamental to the Trust’s ethos and values.
• Apply expertise in Site and Premises Management to build on existing successful systems.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in school premises and facilities management.
• Strong commitment to safeguarding, safe working practices and the Trust’s safety ethos.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a highly skilled team and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of an outstanding school and community dedicated to safety and wellbeing.
• Significant hand‑over period with the current manager for full induction.
• All relevant training required for the role and access to Trust Professional Development Pathways.
• Access to the Trust wide team of Site and Premises Managers and professional networking.
• High functioning, friendly staff team committed to the school.
• Comprehensive wellbeing offer supporting staff and children.

Equal Employment

We are committed to fulfilling our Equality Duty obligations, valuing equality and diversity. All staff and volunteers share this commitment. We promote diversity and inclusion, irrespective of age, disability, gender, sex, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief. Employment practices comply with statutory guidance and Safe and productive workplace standards.

To Apply

Complete the application form online, including details around how your skills and experience demonstrate the criteria as set out in the person specification.

Promoted applicants must apply by 15 January 2026.
Completed applications should be emailed to [e-mail]. Please note, we cannot accept CVs in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

For a school visit before the closing date, contact the school office at 0161 428 6180 or email [e-mail].