PREMISES MANAGER
Permanent Grade 5 (SCP 7-12) £26,403- £28,598 per annum
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School
37 hrs per week - whole time
Tudhoe Colliery Primary School is one of seven schools that form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. Situated in Tudhoe, the school is friendly and welcoming that serves the community. We are looking to appoint a Premises Manager to join our team at the Academy.
The hours of work are split shifts working Mon-Thurs 06.00-10.30am then 2.30pm-5.30pm; Friday 6-10am then 2.30 -5.30pm. The role is to commence 1st September 2026.
The successful applicant will be able to:
- Ensure that buildings and site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action as required.
- Daily maintenance of the whole school and cleaning to part.
- Act as the designated key holder for the school premises.
- Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
- Undertake minor repairs (i.e. those not requiring, qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site (including painting and decorating).
- Arrange regular maintenance, safety checks and emergency repairs.
- Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales.
- Monitor consumables and stock and order when needed through the office staff.
- Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school.
- Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and act where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to The Head Teacher immediately.
- Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules.
- Basic grounds maintenance – snow clearing, salting during adverse weather, litter picking, bin emptying.
Employee benefits include: -
· Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
· Cycle to work scheme
· Simplyhealth
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Employee discounts
· Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities
Closing date for applications: 2nd July 2026 (noon)
Interviews will be held on: 6th July 2026
For more information about the role, school or Trust please contact Miss Alison Boustead, Head Teacher on 01388 814399.
Applications will only be considered on a Trust application form. An application pack for the post is available via the Tudhoe Learning Trust website. Application forms should be returned to the Trust HR Manager via email at [email protected].
Tudhoe Learning Trust is committed to providing opportunity for all and creating a balanced and diverse workforce that represents the communities it serves. Applications from all communities are positively welcomed. Applicants who identify themselves as disabled will receive an interview provided, they meet minimum criteria. The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare and safeguarding all of children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches and these posts are subject to satisfactory references, and you will be required to apply for an enhanced DBS.
Pay: £26,403.00-£28,598.00 per year
Work Location: In person
