Assistant Premises Manager

Kings Priory School, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 4RF

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,608.00 - £30,515.00 Annually (Actual) 28 days holiday plus bank holidays and access to generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Assistant Premises Manager job summary

As Assistant Premises Manager, you will support the management and maintenance of the school's extensive site, undertaking a wide range of caretaking, maintenance and facilities responsibilities.

You will participate in a shift rota to ensure site coverage during school opening hours and will assist with the preparation of facilities for teaching, learning, school events and community lettings.

Key responsibilities include

• Support the Premises Manager in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.
• Undertake routine site inspections and maintenance tasks across the school estate.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance including plumbing, joinery, decorating and general building maintenance.
• Maintain the security of school buildings and grounds, including opening and closing procedures.
• Monitor heating, lighting and water systems and report maintenance issues as required.
• Ensure walkways, access routes and entrances remain safe and accessible, particularly during adverse weather conditions.
• Undertake litter clearance, replenishment of supplies, receipt and distribution of deliveries and general porterage duties.
• Set up rooms and learning spaces, moving furniture and equipment as required.
• Support the preparation and management of facilities for lettings, evening events and community use.
• Assist in the maintenance of school grounds, playing surfaces, pathways and boundaries.
• Organise and coordinate maintenance contractors when required and monitor standards of work.
• Source materials and equipment, ensuring value for money and compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Coordinate servicing and maintenance of school vehicles.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the school to ensure facilities support operational needs.

About you - we are looking for an individual who:

• Has experience in site management, caretaking, facilities management or a similar role.
• Possesses practical maintenance skills across a range of trades.
• Works effectively with minimal supervision and can prioritise a varied workload.
• Has excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Understands the importance of health and safety and site security.
• Is flexible and willing to participate in shift working and occasional evening support for school events.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards across all aspects of the school environment.

If you are a dedicated and practical professional who enjoys working in a hands-on environment and takes pride in maintaining high-quality facilities, we would welcome your application.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kings Priory School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• Size: 1549 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Kings Priory School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kings-priory-school

Kings Priory School is an all-through school providing high quality education to pupils aged 4 to 19. The result of a merger between a thriving independent school and an outstanding community primary school, we are an inclusive, non-fee paying School with excellent teachers, a family environment, motivated pupils and a commitment to educating the whole child, both in and outside of the classroom.

Kings Priory School is the top performing school in North Tyneside at Key Stage 4; pupils achieve exceptional outcomes which are well above national averages. In 2018 98% of pupils achieved a 4+ in English and 93% of pupils achieved a 4+ in mathematics. We are also very proud of the outcomes students achieve in the Sixth Form, where, in 2018, the average grade was a B- and many students went to read their chosen subjects at Russell Group universities.

The School operates across two neighbouring sites in the centre of the attractive coastal village of Tynemouth with short commuting links into Newcastle upon Tyne. Kings Priory School is part of Woodard Academies Trust multi-academy sponsor whose aim is to be a provider of world class education, transforming lives within and across communities. Our Christian Ethos helps to make our school a thoughtful community and we are welcoming, positive and open to pupils and staff of all faiths and none.

Kings Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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