Premises Manager

Salary: G7 £34,191 to £36,252 (Starting at the lowest band)

Hours: 35  

Contract type: full term, 52 weeks. 25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays 

Reporting to: School Business Manager (SBM) 

Responsible for: Caretaker Apprentice 

It is a condition of appointment that applicants must be able to obtain an Enhanced DBS prior to appointment.

 Main purpose 

The Premises Manager is responsible for: 

• Maintaining clean, safe and secure school premises, which includes buildings and grounds including Kenton Learning Centre (KLC) 
• Carrying out cleaning, handyperson activities, routine maintenance and refurbishment, porterage, and minor repairs. 
• Some supervision of school cleaning staff. 
• Promoting health and safety around the school. 
• Other aspects of site support, such as supervising external contractors, overseeing site use including KLC in partnership with Learn Harrow, and involvement in site development planning. 

Experience 

• Caretaking. 
• Building maintenance. 
• Security, including alarm systems. 
• Cleaning work. 
• Some DIY. 
• Working with contractors. 
• Experience of working effectively both independently and as part of a team. 
• Experience of working in a caretaking or site officer role in a school or similar environment.  
• Experience of undertaking risk assessments and recording and implementing them (desirable). 
• Experience of working with children and families in a school setting (desirable) 
• Experience of planning and managing premises maintenance works (desirable) 

Skills and knowledge 

• Knowledge and understanding of the main Health & Safety Regulations, including COSHH and risk assessment, and how these apply within a school environment. 
• Ability to manage and oversee contractors’ work. 
• Ability to undertake a range of site supervision and cleaning duties.   
• Ability to deal with manual handling. 
• The ability to demonstrate good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all members of the school community, and external contractors etc.  
• Ability to undertake minor repairs and improvements within the school. 
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, and to use own initiative in a range of situations. 
• Ability to work with tact and diplomacy.  
• Ability to communicate and interact positively with pupils, parents and colleagues. 
• Ability to use English proficiently.  
• Good numeracy skills. 
• Ability to organise, prioritise and complete tasks efficiently. 
• Ability to work flexibly, independently and as part of a team. 
• Basic DIY skills. 
• Good knowledge of building industry regulations (desirable) 

Personal qualities 

• Commitment to promoting the ethos and values of the school and getting the best outcomes for all pupils. 
• Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school. 
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively. 
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times. 
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality. 
• Embraces change well. 
• Deals with difficult situations effectively. 
• Able to work flexibly and out of normal working hours as required.
• Willingness to participate in the life of the school. 
• Confidence, warmth, sensitivity, reliability, maturity, flexibility and enthusiasm. 
• Positive attitude towards the whole school community. 
• Good interpersonal skills, common sense and initiative .
• Interest in professional self-development.

Physical requirements 

• Be reasonably fit to carry out the duties of the job 
• Able to carry out some manual handling and lifting 
• Able to carry out work at high levels using appropriate equipment 
• Maintain the security of the school premises as the main key holder  
• Lock and unlock the premises including KLC as required, including out of school hours when necessary 
• Check at the end of the day that all windows, doors and gates are locked, lights switched off, and gas and electrical appliances are turned off 
• Set security alarm systems, report any potential security breaches, and respond to any alarms or other call-outs following agreed procedures 
• Carry out regular checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned 
• Advise the headteacher on all matters relating to school security and safety  
• Act as a primary contact for alarm call outs. 

Applicants who feel they might be able to fill the requirements of the role with training are encouraged to apply.