Premises Manager (Wadhurst CoE Primary School & Nursery)

East Sussex County Council; Wadhurst; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Forest School access

Professional development

Eco area access

Job summary

Wadhurst CE Primary School & Nursery, part of the Bewl Federation, is seeking a dedicated Premises Manager to maintain safe, attractive and well-functioning premises for pupils, staff and visitors. The role covers general repairs, site inspections, health and safety compliance, and supervising contractors.

The position is part-time (25 hours/week) with pro rata salary and a commitment to safeguarding children; an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Qualifications

• Has strong practical maintenance and handyman skills.
• Experience in carpentry, basic plumbing, decorating and general repairs.
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance and site improvement to a high standard.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and building compliance.
• Can manage contractors and oversee site-related works effectively.
• Organised, reliable and able to prioritise workloads independently.

Responsibilities

• Opening, closing and securing the school site.
• Conducting routine building and grounds inspections.
• Carrying out general repairs, maintenance and decorating tasks.
• Managing health and safety checks and compliance records.
• Supervising contractors and coordinating maintenance works.
• Maintaining the school grounds, outdoor learning areas and facilities.
• Supporting emergency repairs and responding to site issues when required.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Handyman skills

Carpentry

Basic plumbing

Decorating

General repairs

Job description

Description

Hours of work: 25 hours per week

Working pattern: Part-time

(As the position is part-time, the above salary will be pro rata)

Closing date: 12:00pm, Thursday 10 September 2026

Wadhurst CoE Primary School & Nursery

2 Sparrows Green Rd, Sparrow's Green, Wadhurst TN5 6SR

Website: Wadhurst CE Primary School & Nursery - Home

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Wadhurst CE Primary School & Nursery, part of the Bewl Federation, is seeking a dedicated, proactive and skilled Premises Manager to join our friendly and committed team.

We are a welcoming and ambitious school with a strong sense of community, where children thrive in a nurturing and inspiring environment. Our extensive grounds, Forest School area and school facilities are at the heart of school life, and we are looking for an individual who takes pride in maintaining safe, attractive and well-functioning premises for our pupils, staff and visitors.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will play a key part in ensuring our school site is safe, secure and well maintained, undertaking a range of practical maintenance, site management and health and safety responsibilities.

We are looking for a Premises Manager who:

• Has strong practical maintenance and handyman skills.
• Has experience in areas such as carpentry, basic plumbing, decorating and general repairs.
• Is able to carry out routine maintenance and site improvement work to a high standard.
• Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements and building compliance.
• Can manage contractors and oversee site-related works effectively.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards across the school environment.
• Is organised, reliable and able to prioritise workloads independently.
• Has excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Builds positive and respectful relationships with pupils, families, staff and external stakeholders.
• Is committed to contributing to the life and success of our school community.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Opening, closing and securing the school site.
• Conducting routine building and grounds inspections.
• Carrying out general repairs, maintenance and decorating tasks.
• Managing health and safety checks and compliance records.
• Supervising contractors and coordinating maintenance works.
• Maintaining the school grounds, outdoor learning areas and facilities.
• Supporting emergency repairs and responding to site issues when required.

We offer:

• Joyous, curious and motivated children who love learning and embrace challenge.
• A supportive and forward-thinking staff team who value collaboration and creativity.
• A trusting culture where staff are empowered to develop their strengths.
• Extensive grounds including a thriving Forest School and Eco area.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference to the daily experience of our children and staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of our vibrant and forward-thinking school community. We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit us for a tour and informal conversation to find out more about the role and what we can offer.

The Bewl Federation 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 check will be required for the successful candidate.

Interviews: Week beginning 14 September 2026

Start date: October 2026

This post is covered by the Childcare Disqualification Regulations 2018.

The school will need to ensure that they are not knowingly employing a person who is disqualified under the 2018 Regulations in connection with relevant childcare provision. Accordingly, the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate to the school, by completing a self-declaration form as part of the pre-employment checks process, that they have not been disqualified under the 2018 Regulations.

If the preferred candidate is found to be disqualified under the 2018 Regulations, the offer of employment will be subject to the application by the preferred candidate to Ofsted for a waiver and the receipt of a waiver from Ofsted.