Premises Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.
• Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
• Undertake minor repairs (i.e. those not requiring a 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.

What the school offers its staff

Employee benefits include

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• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee discounts
• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

Further details about the role

South Hetton Primary School is one of seven schools which form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. The school is situated in South Hetton is a friendly and welcoming school which serves the community within the village.

Closing date for applications

4th September 2026 (Noon)

Interviews will be held on

10th September 2026

For more information about the role, school or Trust please contact Mrs Nicola Mayo, Head Teacher on 0191 526 1662 when school reopens on 2nd September 2026.

Applications will only be considered on a Trust application form. An application pack for the post is available via the Trust Learning Trust website or the school. Application forms should be returned to the Trust HR Manager via email at recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk. The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, online searches and you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.