Premises Manager

Lime Hills Academy; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialist SEMH academy in England is seeking a dedicated Premises Manager to oversee site management and maintenance. The successful candidate will support the relocation and setup of a new school site, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. This part-time role offers varied responsibilities and the chance for personal and professional growth within a dynamic team.

Benefits

Generous pension through LGPS

Annual leave

Well-being support

Health benefits

Family leave options

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Hands-on, solution-focused individual with site management experience.
• Able to undertake compliance testing and day-to-day maintenance.
• Pride in maintaining safe and welcoming environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup and management of the new school site.
• Contribute to the development of the premises team.
• Engage in compliance testing and maintenance.

Skills

Site management experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Job Title

Premises Manager

Actual Annual Salary

£15,545 - £16,958 based on 18 hours per week, all year round

Full Time Equivalent Salary

£31,954 - £34,860 (CLF Grade D) based on 37 hours per week, all year round.

Contract Type

Permanent

Hours

Part-Time, 18 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The working pattern can be discussed at interview

Provisional Start Date

January 2026 – on completion of pre employment checks.

Overview

Are you looking for a new challenge where you can make a real impact?

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Premises Manager to join the CLF Premises Team, supporting one of our specialist SEMH academies, Lime Hills Academy.

Currently based in Nailsea, Lime Hills Academy is preparing for an exciting future move to a brand-new, purpose-built site in Churchill, opening in the first half of 2027. This role will play a key part in relocating students, setting up the new site, and learning and managing the building systems, a fantastic opportunity to be part of a transformational journey, with the potential for increased hours as the academy grows.

Be part of a passionate and professional team within a respected multi‑academy trust. Play a key role in the development of a brand-new school site. Opportunities for professional growth and development.

About you

A hands‑on, solution‑focused individual with experience in site management, facilities, or a transferable skill set

Someone with keen attention to detail, able to confidently undertake compliance testing and day‑to‑day maintenance

A person who takes pride in creating safe, welcoming, and well‑maintained environments for students and staff.

A team player who’s ready to contribute to a supportive and forward‑thinking premises team across the CLF Trust

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from under‑represented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in‑role / wider‑trust development opportunities.
• Well‑being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.

Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on‑site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline

Closing Date: 1 December 2025 @ 11.59 pm

Interviews

Week commencing 7 December 2025

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy / site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neuro‑divergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.

Safeguarding Statement

The Cabot Learning Federation are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role has significant responsibility for ensuring safeguarding practice within the academy. This role involves working with children on a daily basis and is therefore in regulated activity.

The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre‑employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, and a child disqualification check. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.