School Premises/Facilities Manager – Kent

TN United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Premises Manager for a primary school in Dartford. This full-time role is crucial for maintaining the school's operations and ensuring a safe environment for 210 pupils. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational and problem-solving skills, along with a positive attitude. Responsibilities include general maintenance, compliance with health and safety standards, and effective communication with staff and pupils. If you're self-motivated and ready to make a difference in the educational environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Good health and fitness for physical work.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth operation of the school and support pupils' well-being.
• Perform general maintenance and compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate with staff and tradesmen for various tasks.

Skills

General maintenance

Health and safety compliance

Coordination with tradesmen

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

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Location:

Dartford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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12

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Career Teachers are seeking a conscientious, reliable, and hard-working Premises Manager for a primary school in Dartford, Kent. This role involves ensuring the smooth operation of the school, supporting the education and well-being of 210 pupils.

Key responsibilities include:

• General maintenance and DIY tasks
• Compliance with health and safety standards
• Coordination with tradesmen and staff
• Grounds maintenance and security
• Good organisational skills
• Positive, friendly attitude
• Respectful communication with pupils
• Self-motivation and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings, weekends, and school holidays

Applicants must be in good health and fit for physical work, including lone working and tasks at height. An enhanced DBS check and references are required, and child protection training will be provided.

This is a full-time, term-time only position (37.5 hours per week).

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At Career Teachers, we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12-week qualifying period. Rates quoted include 12.07% holiday pay.

Important Notice

To be successful, you should be eligible to work in the UK or hold a relevant work visa. During the application process, you will need to:

• Attend an in-person interview
• Provide details for reference checks
• Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding children and young people. We aim to respond to all applications within three working days. If you do not hear from us, your application was unsuccessful. We encourage you to apply for other positions in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a recruitment business advertising this vacancy on behalf of our client.