Premises Manager

Durham County Council; Spennymoor; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Shotley Bridge Primary School is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to join its premises team. The role involves securing the site, managing health and safety, and overseeing a team of caretaking and cleaning staff across a split KS1/KS2 site.

The successful candidate will manage external contractors, handle procurement for premises projects, and undertake specialist DIY tasks as required. A DBS disclosure will be required on appointment.

Qualifications

• Excellent spoken English essential.

Responsibilities

• Lock and unlock the school and carry out security checks of the buildings
• Manage the health and safety of the school sites
• Be responsible for line management of the premises team consisting of caretaker and cleaning staff
• Oversee contractors and other external agencies in relation to premises management
• Carry out procurement activities for premises-related projects seeking quotations when required
• Carry out DIY above and beyond the scope of a competent DIY person, completing more specialist work when required

Job description

Permanent Contract - Full Time, 37 hours per week, split shifts - 6:00am – 10:00am (9.30am on a Friday) / 2:30pm – 6:00pm Whole Time

Required to start Monday 16th November 2026 or sooner where possible.

Shotley Bridge Primary and Pre-School is a successful village school situated close to the Durham / Northumberland border. We are currently seeking to appoint a Site Manager to join our team. We are a split site with separate KS1 and KS2 buildings.

The successful candidate will:

• Lock and unlock the school and carry out security checks of the buildings;
• Manage the health and safety of the school sites
• Be responsible for line management of the premises team consisting of caretaker and cleaning staff
• Oversee contractors and other external agencies in relation to premises management
• Carry out procurement activities for premises related projects seeking quotations when required
• Carry out DIY above and beyond the scope of a competent DIY person, completing more specialist work when required

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

We can offer you:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive environment
• An inclusive school community that values diversity and is committed to ensuring that every child and member of staff feels valued, respected and able to thrive
• High standards of behaviour from pupils who display positive attitudes towards learning
• A forward thinking, committed and skilled team of professionals to work alongside
• Personalised, professional development opportunities and support
• A thriving, well-resourced and attractive learning environment

Please note that the working pattern includes a split shift.

Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit.

This post is not open to job share.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to apply for an enhanced DBS disclosure.

As a disability confident employer, we are committed to employing disabled people and people with health conditions making reasonable adjustments to support disabled applicants when required.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 14th October 2026

Interview date: Tuesday 20th October 2026

Shotley Bridge Primary School

Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge DH8 0ES

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]