Premises Manager Permanent

Islington Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Grafton Primary School in Islington is seeking a dedicated Premises Manager to join our team. You will manage a historic building with modern facilities, lead a team of cleaning staff, and oversee the day-to-day running and security of the school.

We offer a competitive salary, with a role that shapes the future of our school environment. Join a supportive staff team and contribute to a welcoming community.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of cleaners.
• Ability to manage a historic building with modern facilities.
• Experience with day-to-day running and security of a school site.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of cleaning staff to deliver outstanding standards.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the school premises and security.
• Develop and shape future premises and outdoor spaces in collaboration with the school community.
• Coordinate building maintenance, safety checks, and upgrades as required.
• Support safeguarding and promote welfare of children and staff on site.

Skills

Team leadership

Building management

Facilities management

Security management

Job description

About The Role

Are you ready to make a real difference in a vibrant school community?

• Do you have the skills and experience to manage a historic building with modern facilities?
• Are you passionate about creating a safe and inspiring environment for children and staff?
• Could you lead a team of cleaning staff to deliver outstanding standards?
• Can you take responsibility for the day-to-day running and security of our school?
• Are you excited by the opportunity to help shape the next stage of our building and outdoor spaces?
• Do you live and breathe values like, resilience, kindness, creativity, and inclusion?

Grafton Primary School, an established and friendly school at the heart of Islington, is looking for a dedicated Premises Manager to join our team as soon as possible.

We are proud of our period building, blending history with many modernisations, and we're excited to develop our premises and outdoor spaces even further. You'll join a supportive staff team and work with brilliant children in a welcoming community setting.

In return, we offer:

• Competitive salary: £39,150 - £42,861 (full time)
• Opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our school environment
• Friendly, supportive colleagues and leadership team
• A school deeply rooted in its community, where your contribution will be valued
• Training and professional development to support your success

Closing date October 4th midnight

Interviews the week following

Start date: ASAP

Weekly contracted hours are 35 from 8 am to 4pm with additonal contractual overtime of one hour per day between 7pm and 8pm to provide locking up duties at theappropraite overtime rate.

Grafton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check will be required. Also, if this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to declare.