Premises Manager
A Secondary School in Tower Hamlets are currently recruiting for a Premises Manager to start asap for an ongoing long-term role.
The school
This secondary school is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational secondary school with over 1500 students on record. The school is located in the London borough of Tower Hamlets and is a short walk from a popular overground station.
The school has a well-deserved reputation of giving all students equal opportunities to succeed. It supports their individual needs so they make outstanding progress.
Premises Manager
The school are looking to secure a Premises Manager to start in January 2026 on an ongoing temp to perm role. The successful candidate will be required to look after the general safety, maintenance and upkeep of the school premises and grounds.
The main duties will include :
Opening and locking of gates, doors and windows as appropriate being a designated key holder and emergency contact.
Taking reasonable steps to minimise loss or damage to property and staff.
Patrolling site at appropriate intervals during working hours. maintenance of school grounds including grass cutting, shrubbery pruning and weeding of flower beds and containers using contractors as required.
Taking responsibility for monitoring contractors on site including cleaning staff who are in school during your working.
Monitor cleaning and liaise with contract cleaning teams to get the appropriate level of cleaning to the best standard including the wooden floors.
Responsible for the first line Monitoring and Management of budgets for Premises and Cleaning
To monitor and approve expenditure under other appropriate budget headings as may be delegated by the SLT to be reviewed annually.
Help all school staff - e.g. assisting with large display mounting, moving of classroom and shared area furniture, repairs to classroom/school equipment.
Taking responsibility for supplies of fuel and water, and verifying the accuracy of amounts including gas, electric and water meter readings submitting these to the finance staff as required.
Maintaining a safe and healthy environment referring all hazards to the Headteacher/LA.
Having knowledge of use and maintenance of fire precautions and equipmentIf you feel you have the relevant experience and would like to be considered for this role, please apply with an updated CV