Premises Manager – Addington School

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Generous annual leave

Blue Light Card

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing support

Family friendly policies

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced Premises Manager for Addington School in Woodley, Reading. The role oversees day-to-day maintenance, operations and compliance across the school and satellite site, including specialist facilities like a hydrotherapy pool and sensor spaces.

You will lead a diverse team and coordinate transport, cleaning and catering services to ensure safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive facilities management experience in a school or

Qualifications

• Significant experience in facilities or estates management, preferably in schools or SEND settings.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance and building systems.
• Experience in contractor management and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance, operations and compliance across the school and satellite site.
• Manage specialist facilities (hydrotherapy pool, sensory spaces) and transport fleet.
• Oversee cleaning and catering support services and safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure a safe, compliant and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Compliance

Safeguarding

Contractor management

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Compliance software

Job description

Closes: 20 September 2026

• Full Time
• Permanent
• Reading
• Posted 7 days ago
• £42,123 to £46,579 plus £1,590 SEN Allowance = £43,713 to £48,169 Per year £ / Year

Website Reading Borough Council

Required: As soon as possible – Permanent, 37 hours per week, all year

Are you an experienced facilities professional looking for a meaningful management role where your work directly impacts the safety, wellbeing, and education of young people?

Addington school is part of the Ascendancy Partnership Trust, a multi-academy trust with deep community roots across the Berkshire area composed of a family of SEN schools all specialising in learning difficulties.

Our main school site is located in Woodley, Reading and we also have a smaller Early Years Centre located in Farley Hill.

We Can Offer

• Local Government Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement, some of which can be used to take leave during term time
• Blue Light Card
• Free onsite parking
• Wellbeing support
• Family friendly policies
• Access to employee discount and lifestyle rewards scheme tailored for public sector workers providing exclusive deals and savings on retail shopping, holidays, motoring and leisure activities
• Opportunity to work with a team of professionals across the Trust
• Continuous professional development and learning opportunities

We are seeking a dedicated, highly organised, and proactive Premises Manager to lead day-to-day maintenance, operations, and compliance across our school and designated satellite site.

You will ensure a safe, compliant, and welcoming environment, while managing specialist facilities (such as a hydrotherapy pool and sensory spaces), transport fleet, and essential support services like cleaning and catering.

If you possess a 'safety-first' mindset, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage complex operations with empathy and professionalism, we want to hear from you.

About You

You will have significant experience in facilities or estates management, ideally including experience within a school or SEND setting.

With a deep understanding of statutory compliance, building systems, plant maintenance and contractor management, you will also be familiar with compliance software, safeguarding practices and will have strong line management and leadership capabilities to develop a diverse team.

With excellent communication and IT skills (including Microsoft Office and compliance tracking platforms), you will possess exceptional organisational abilities to balance daily tasks with emergency reactive work. You will have a compassionate, pupil-focused approach to site safety and will be reliable, calm under pressure and a proactive team player.

A flexible approach is required, including a commitment to safeguarding and a willingness to handle occasional evening or weekend operational needs.

Closing Date: Sunday 20th September 2026

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

All employees of Addington School are required to undergo safeguarding checks which will include reference checks and enhanced DBS check. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.