School Premises Manager – Sparkhill, Birmingham (Temp to Perm)
Daily Rate: £130–£150 per day (DOE)
Hours: 7.5 hours per day, Monday–Friday, all year round Start/finish times: To be confirmed
About the School
This vibrant primary school in Sparkhill is at the heart of its community, offering a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. The site is busy, well‑used, and central to the school’s daily operations, so they are seeking a reliable and experienced Premises Manager who can take ownership of the estate and confidently supervise one other premises assistant.
The Opportunity
This temp‑to‑perm role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on, fast‑paced environment and understands the importance of a well‑run school site. You’ll be the go‑to person for all things facilities, ensuring the grounds, buildings, and equipment are safe, compliant, and ready for use each day.
Key responsibilities include:
* Leading and supporting one Premises Assistant
* Managing daily site operations, including security, maintenance, and compliance
* Carrying out routine checks, health & safety tasks, and planned maintenance
* Coordinating contractors and external services
* Ensuring the school remains clean, safe, and fully functional
* Responding quickly to issues and supporting the wider staff team
This role suits someone who can combine practical skills with confident leadership and clear communication.
What We’re Looking For
* Previous experience in a school premises or site management role
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Solid understanding of health & safety, safeguarding, and compliance
* Ability to manage workloads, delegate tasks, and prioritise effectively
* DBS on the Update Service (essential)
* Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently
Contract & Hours
* 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday
* All‑year‑round position
* Temp to perm for the right candidate
* Start and finish times to be confirmed
Benefits
* Weekly pay
* Out‑of‑hours support
* Temp‑to‑perm progression
* On‑site parking available
Interested?
If you’re an experienced Premises Manager looking for a long‑term opportunity within a supportive primary setting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to secure an interview and take the next step in your facilities career.
Peak Education Recruitment Ltd is a specialist Education Recruitment Consultancy that supports Teachers and Support Staff find short and/or long-term temporary and/or permanent employment in Primary, Secondary and Special Education Schools throughout the UK. We are committed to Safer Recruitment and undertake checks on all candidates we work with. As part of the registration process, each candidate will be required to have a current DBS Disclosure and a subscription to the DBS Update Service, if you do not have one, we can support you with an application. We will also need to see all original relevant qualifications certificates before any work placement is agreed