Premises Manager

We are seeking an exceptional Premises Manager to play a vital role in ensuring our school, along with Stepping Stones Nursery, are safe, welcoming and well‑maintained environments where children can learn and thrive. By overseeing the day‑to‑day care of the buildings, grounds and facilities, the role helps create a secure setting for pupils, staff and visitors, while supporting the smooth running of both the school and nursery. This work is essential in maintaining high standards of health and safety, supporting learning activities, and ensuring our whole site remains a positive and nurturing place for young children to grow.

We are looking for a reliable, proactive and skilled individual who takes pride in their work and understands the importance of a well‑cared‑for environment in supporting high‑quality education and childcare.

Are you the perfect fit? We're looking for someone who is:

• A professional with strong integrity
• Practical and hands‑on, with good DIY, maintenance or caretaking skills
• Proactive and able to identify and resolve issues before they become problems

• Knowledgeable about health and safety procedures, or willing to learn

• Well organised, able to manage tasks across both the school and nursery sites

• Flexible and adaptable to the needs of a busy primary school setting

• A strong communicator who works well with staff, pupils, contractors and visitors

• Committed to creating a welcoming, clean and well‑maintained environment for children to learn and thrive
• A proactive leader who can manage risk, drive operational excellence, and support our commitment to the United Learning value of bringing out the Best in Everyone.

What makes us a great place to work?

You will:

• Be working for the biggest Multi Academy Trust in the UK.

• Be part of a culture where feedback and training is central to improving the individual and teams.

• Receive the resources you need to carry out your work function, including a laptop for use at home and a fully equipped office.

• Be able to access numerous employment schemes such as: a car leasing scheme, access to ‘My Westfields’ offering discounts in weekly shopping, high street stores, flights and holidays.

• Have access to reduced Gym Membership (50% off standard anytime membership) in a state-of-the-art gym facility on campus.

• Free parking on campus

• Be entitled to access United Learning’s Staff Benefits package.

• In addition to generous holiday entitlement, receive a dedicated ‘well-being’ day.

If you are highly organised, solutions focused, and motivated by making a difference for children, families, and staff, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Caroline Smith, HR/Finance/PA to the Principal on telephone number 01243 810200 or email office@southwayprimary.co.uk for further details and a tour.

Please note that the school/nursery reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

Southway Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We are committed to equal opportunities; we welcome applications regardless of ability, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or religion.