School Premises & Safety Lead

TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust); Crawley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card Access

Cycle to Work Scheme

Generous Pension

Flexible working options

Job summary

Hilltop Primary School in Crawley is seeking a Premises Manager to maintain our buildings and grounds, act as the main key holder, and carry out and record health and safety checks with the Headteacher and Trust Estates team.

You will lead the on-site premises team and external contractors, plan and prioritise maintenance, and keep the school ready for learning while upholding safeguarding and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Health and safety knowledge, ideally within an educational environment
• Experience in building maintenance; basic DIY
• Experience of security and alarm systems; main key holder
• Experience in managing premises staff and external contractors
• Willingness to train in COSHH and safe working practices
• Uses initiative and works well in a team, with attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and grounds, act as main key holder, and record health and safety checks
• Manage on-site premises team and external contractors daily
• Plan and prioritise maintenance with the Headteacher and Trust Estates team
• Lead and develop premises staff and contractor relationships
• Uphold high standards of cleanliness and safeguarding compliance

Skills

Health and safety procedures

Building maintenance

Security systems

Premises team leadership

COSHH training

Initiative and teamwork

Job description

Hilltop Primary School in Crawley is seeking a Premises Manager to maintain our buildings and grounds, act as the main key holder, and carry out and record health and safety checks with the Headteacher and Trust Estates team.

You will lead the on-site premises team and external contractors, plan and prioritise maintenance, and keep the school ready for learning while upholding safeguarding and cleanliness standards.