Premises Manager - Level 2

eTeach UK Limited; Taunton; Vor Ort; GBP 37.000 - 41.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

LGPS

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing & career progression

Health benefits

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Zusammenfassung

Cabot Learning Federation is seeking a Premises Manager for Monkton Wood Academy, Taunton. The role oversees estates operations, safety compliance and team supervision for a busy school campus.

The post is permanent, full-time (37 hours/week) with a provisional start in January 2027. A proactive approach to maintenance, supplier management and site hygiene will be essential in delivering a safe, well-presented environment for students and staff.

Aufgaben

• Lead and coordinate planned preventative maintenance programmes and statutory compliance activities.
• Support the line management, development and performance of Premises Assistants.
• Coordinate site opening and closing procedures and ensure staffing cover.
• Oversee general maintenance, repairs and minor improvements across the site.
• Manage contractor activities including induction and performance monitoring.
• Monitor hard and soft FM service providers to meet contractual standards.
• Manage the site premises budget by prioritising maintenance needs and obtaining quotes.
• Undertake regular site inspections and audits ensuring health and safety compliance.

Jobbeschreibung

Job Title: Premises Manager Actual Annual Salary: £37,035 - £40,958 based on hours and weeks worked Contract Type: Permanent Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours per week, All Year roundProvisional Start Date: 5 January 2027 – subject to completion of pre employment checks. Are you looking for a new challenge where you can make a real impact? We are looking for a passionate individual who would like to be part of transforming education and will make an active contribution to the development of the Cabot Learning Federation.This role is based at Monkton Wood Academy. You will report directly to the CLF Deputy Estates Manager and undertake a range of duties and responsibilities, including the day-to-day supervision of estates operations and estates staff.

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating planned preventative maintenance programmes and statutory compliance activities.
• Supporting the line management, development and performance of Premises Assistants.
• Coordinating site opening and closing procedures and ensuring appropriate staffing cover.
• Overseeing general maintenance, repairs and minor improvement work across the site.
• Managing contractor activities, including induction, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with site requirements.
• Monitoring and managing hard and soft FM service providers to ensure contractual performance standards are achieved.
• Manage the site premises budget by identifying maintenance priorities and obtaining quotations where required.
• Undertaking regular site inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with health and safety, safeguarding and statutory requirements.
• Promoting and embedding a strong culture of Health & Safety, ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
• Overseeing site cleanliness, porterage, grounds maintenance and presentation standards.
• Supporting emergency planning, business continuity arrangements and responding to site incidents as required.
• Maintaining accurate estates records, compliance documentation and reporting information for senior leaders and the Trust.

About Monkton Wood Academy

Monkton Wood Academy is an 11-18 school located in Monkton Heathfield, near Taunton. We are currently going through a period of change and rapid improvement as we seek to make Monkton Wood a place of academic excellence, where children can progress and thrive. We are developing a culture of high expectations and mutual respect, where students and staff can be successful in our roles and become the best possible version of ourselves. Monkton Wood has long been proud of its strong connections with the local community; our parents and our partners at the Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre are highly engaged in school life. It is incredibly important to us that our students develop a strong sense of belonging and confidence in their own ability to achieve well and to go on to serve their community.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 37 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 underrepresented 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: 30 October 2026
• Shortlisting Date: 6 November 2026
• Interview Date: 25 November 2026

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.

Please note that sponsorship cannot be offered with this role.

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 neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.