School Premises Manager

West Sussex County Council; Horsham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Leechpool Primary School, part of West Sussex County Council, invites applications for a role within the school routine. The post offers an annual salary on the NJC Grade scale 5 or 6 (£27,274–£28,153), with 37 hours per week across the year.

The preferred pattern is roughly 11am–6pm, with flexibility and alternative patterns discussed. Applicants should note the closing date of Monday 30 November 2026 at 9am, with interviews TBC in early December 2026.

Job description

Salary

NJC Grade 5 or Grade 6 (£27,274 - £28,153) Depending on experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will be appointed to the appropriate grade based on their skills, knowledge and relevant experience.

Required:

4th January 2027

Contract:

37 hours per week - All year round. Ideally, the role will be worked over an afternoon-based pattern (approximately 11am to 6pm) but we are happy to discuss alternative working.

Closing date for applications:

Monday 30 November 2026 – 9am

Interviews:

TBC – Wednesday 2nd, Thursday 3rd or Friday 4th December 2026

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office at [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time.

For further information, please visit our website at www.leechpoolprimaryschool.co.uk or contact the School Business Manager at [e-mail].

Safeguarding Statement

Leechpool Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please contact the school directly.