DescriptionSupporting documentsEmployerLocation
Permanent Contract
35 hours per week, 45 weeks per year
Pro-rata salary: £36,862 to £37,847 per annum (full time equivalent salary is £38,254 to
£39,276 per annum - NJC Scale 7 point 23-25)
Start Date: As soon as possible
We are looking for an experienced, reliable and practical person to be our Head of Premises in order to support the effective management, organisation and supervision of all matters relating to the school’s premises and day to day activities. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, being supported by a dedicated team of Premises Assistants. This position requires the individual to be dedicated, flexible, organised and calm.
Waldegrave School:
1. is a school where everyone enjoys learning, feels valued and experiences success;
2. believes in a strong, supportive environment that values pastoral, extra-curricular as well as academic progression. It is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (2018 and 2024) and is amongst the top performing schools nationally. Our Attainment 8 score in 2025 ranked us as the 5th best comprehensive in England and was ranked the 8th best Comprehensive school in London by the Sunday Times Parent Power Awards 2024;
3. values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff from NQT’s to middle leaders and onwards to senior leadership;
4. has strong links with other local schools, both primary and secondary as well as outside local community associations and clubs;
5. is oversubscribed throughout the school and enjoys a thriving sixth form.
Waldegrave School can offer you:
6. a supportive community environment in which to develop your career;
7. a school that actively promotes and supports staff wellbeing, benefitting from an additional training day and extra holiday;
8. a Staff Association who help to support staff well-being and organise social events;
9. a cycle to work scheme as well as an employee benefits and well-being scheme;
10. excellent facilities, including individual work space and a separate cafe style staffroom with free barista style coffee machine plus on-site parking;
11. close transport links – Fulwell and Strawberry Hill train stations as well as many bus routes;
12. after school fitness classes, e.g. yoga, as well as use of our fitness suite;
13. School place for children of staff in line with our admissions policy.
Safeguarding Statement
The Waldegrave Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check; a prohibition from teaching check, where applicable; and appropriate references from your current and previous employer, which may be corroborated by personal phone calls made to each referee. We expect all staff to share this commitment and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.