School Premises & Facilities Lead

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

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.