Primary School Premises Manager

Islington Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in London seeks a Primary School Premises Manager to oversee the security and maintenance of the school site. The role includes responsibility for repairs, managing the heating system, and ensuring a safe environment for students and staff. Ideal candidates will possess experience in building maintenance and should be committed to safeguarding children. This is a full-time position with a supportive team and motivated colleagues.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Enthusiastic pupils and welcoming environment

Motivated colleagues

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance and security management.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage cleaning and maintenance staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair school premises.
• Ensure safety and security of the school site.
• Manage heating and cleaning operations.

Job description

Overview

About The Role

Primary School Premises Manager

Join the Duncombe School Community – Where Ambition Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to make a difference in a vibrant, inclusive, and high‑achieving inner‑city school? At Duncombe Primary School, we value collaboration, care, and high expectations, supported by a wonderful children, staff team, and welcoming community.

Role purpose - We are looking for a Premises Manager to ensure the security, care and availability of the school site and to maintain the physical environment to support the educational objectives of the establishment.

At Duncombe, you’ll find a culture of encouragement, creativity, and ambition. This is a place where your professional journey will be supported and celebrated. We strongly recommend a visit to see what makes Duncombe a special place to work and learn.

Inspire. Grow. Achieve – Together at Duncombe

Salary Grade: Scale 4

Contract - Full time, all year round, fixed term with possibility of permanent. Daily Hours: 7.45am – 11.45am; Break; 3pm – 6pm. Required as soon as possible.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for maintaining constant awareness of the physical condition of the building, furniture, fittings and equipment; repair/report defects or requisition work for repair, including authorising invoices for payment in accordance with financial regulations.
• Undertake maintenance and repairs to the premises within the scope of a competent handyperson.
• Complete and/or review all statutory testing requirements for the building and record paperwork relating to this.
• Assist in providing a safe and healthy environment for all site users. Where delegated by the Head of Establishment, undertake duties as a Safety Liaison Officer.
• Manage the efficient operation of the establishment’s heating system; monitor the use of the heating and lighting systems and promote cost consciousness and energy conservation.
• Carry out internal and external cleaning of defined areas as directed by the Line Manager, including grounds and play areas, toilets, internal glass, walls, removal of graffiti and defined holiday cleaning duties.

We can offer

• A supportive SLT and highly focused leadership team.
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils and a welcoming environment.
• Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

At Duncombe Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and asked to clarify their online presence. References will be taken following shortlisting.

Application details

Closing date: 17th October 2025. Interviews: Wednesday 22nd October 2025.

If you would like to find out more about our school, please visit our website at: www.duncombeprimary.co.uk

Visits to the school office are highly recommended. Please contact the school office to make an appointment to see the school at Tel: [phone], or email: [e-mail].

For safer recruitment purposes, application forms must be completed in full and CVs will not be accepted.