Premises Manager (Wadhurst CoE Primary School & Nursery)

East-Sussex-County-Council; Wadhurst; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council in Wadhurst is seeking a Premises Manager for the Wadhurst CE Primary School & Nursery. This part-time role (25 hours per week) will pro rata salary 26,403, permanent contract.

You will maintain safe, secure and well-functioning school premises, manage contractors, and oversee health and safety compliance to support pupils, staff and visitors. The school offers a supportive community, Forest School facilities, and opportunities for professional development, with duties

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 work to a high standard.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements and building compliance.
• Can manage contractors and oversee site-related works effectively.

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.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Handyman skills

Carpentry

Plumbing basics

Decoration

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Premises Manager (Wadhurst CoE Primary School & Nursery)

Wadhurst, East Sussex, United Kingdom (On-site)

Job Info

• Job Identification 4041
• Posting Date 07/31/2026, 08:19 AM
• Apply Before 09/10/2026, 11:00 AM
• Locations Wadhurst CE Primary School, Wadhurst, TN5 6SR, GB (On-site)
• Enable Applications No
• Working Hours 25
• Salary From 26,403
• Salary To 26,403
• Working Pattern Part Time
• Contract Type Permanent Contract
• Number of Openings 1

Job 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)

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.

Interviews: Week beginning 14 September 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.

About Us

Additional Information

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be expected to hold or be willing to obtain Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go tohttps://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record .

All school based staff have the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children. All school staff should be aware of the school’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy and work in accordance with this document at all times.