Premises Manager

Learning Partners Academy Trust; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

George Abbot School in Guildford is seeking a proactive Head of Premises to oversee the large school estate, working closely with the Headteacher and Finance team to ensure a well-maintained, safe and fit-for-purpose environment for pupils.

You will lead a site team of three full‑time staff, develop annual and long-term estates maintenance plans, manage contractors and capital projects, oversee health and safety across buildings, grounds and equipment, and contribute to safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Proven experience with health and safety procedures on a large site.
• Development and implementation of estates maintenance plans (annual and long-term).
• Experience in managing contractors and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the school estate and lead a site team of 3 full-time staff.
• Ensure statutory compliance and the safe operation of buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Manage outsourced premises contracts and monitor performance.
• Collaborate with Headteacher and Finance team.
• Support safeguarding and DBS-related processes as required.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & Safety management

Estates management

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Head of Premises

£40,000 - £48,000 dependent on skills and proven experience

Required from September 2026

52 weeks

We are seeking a proactive and positive Head of Premises to oversee the large school estate at George Abbot. You will work in close partnership with the Headteacher and Finance team and manage a team of 3 full-time site staff. You will be key in ensuring that George Abbot remains a well maintained, pleasant and fit for purpose school environment. You will lead the operational development and deployment of the site team, ensuring statutory compliance and the safe operation of the school's buildings, grounds, and equipment. You will be responsible for Health and Safety across the site, ensuring the best possible environment for students to learn and thrive.

You will have sound knowledge and experience of Health and Safety procedures and of working across a large, busy site. You will be responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing the annual and long-term estates maintenance plan, as well as managing contractors. You will oversee high-value capital projects and ensure that outsourced premises contracts are effectively managed and monitored.

As a minimum, you should hold an IOSH Managing Safely qualification, however further training will be provided if required.

You will be part of a wider Premises network across Learning Partners Academy Trust, attending termly meetings and annual training days. Support will be provided by the Trust Capital Project Lead in relation to major capital projects.

Why choose us?

Ofsted (February 2025) said: "Staff and pupils work hard together in this strong school community. The school is highly ambitious for its pupils. Staff provide high-quality teaching and support which takes account of pupils' starting points and needs. The school is a calm, safe, purposeful place. Pupils are exceptionally courteous and polite. They treat each other with respect and care."

Good Schools Guide (June 2024) said: "Parents and pupils attribute the school's success to its 'strong leadership' and 'supportive teachers'. Pupils felt that many go 'above and beyond', making lessons enjoyable and interactive and sharing their passion for their subjects. The school motto, \"not for oneself but for all,\" encourages an altruistic and reflective attitude."

More about George Abbot:

George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive with 2,000 students, situated on the north side of Guildford. We are located within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station. We have an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. We are an innovative and inclusive school, with an extensive, flourishing Sixth Form provision. We are a very popular school of choice for our community.

George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.

Closing date:

9am on Wednesday 2 September 2026

Interview date:

Tuesday 8 September 2026

Attachments

Head of Premises Job Description Aug 2026

Safeguarding Statement:

George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.