Premises Lead

Alexandra Junior School, London, SE26 5DS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 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: £29,985.00 - £32,655.00 Annually (FTE)

Premises Lead job summary

Main Purpose of the Job:

To assist the Headteacher in ensuring the effective management, organisation and supervision of all matters relating to, and all staff involved with the school’s premises, providing a clean and safe environment for users of the buildings and

grounds. Supported by the School and NEST Head of Estates and Premises to fulfil site duties, safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Maintain the schedule of premises identifying those areas that do not meet the standard required.
• Securing of premises, to include main alarm system, locks, CCTV and other systems are checked and functioning correctly.
• Identify areas that require attention, to include cleaning and maintenance defects providing a list of works for the Headteacher and Trust.
• Arrange sufficient supplies of fuel, salt and other commodities supporting the energy management of plant, equipment and site safety.
• Arrange and carry out regular testing to ensure site safety (fire. water, lights) and safety practices and procedures in accordance with the school and Trust policy and cycle of checks.
• Liaise with the Headteacher/Trust for the arrangement for certification checks and oversee checks (gas, asbestos etc).
• Assist in the arrangements for out of hour’s activities and use of premises.
• Arrangement of all porterage to include the moving of equipment, furniture, the setting up and reinstatement of all areas.
• Oversee the maintenance of appropriate cleaning standards in school.
• Carry out or make arrangements for minor repairs.
• Support and assist in the safe receipt, recording, storage and distribution of deliveries.
• As a keyholder, you will be responsible for alarm call outs in the first instance.

Administration:

Complete and maintain site safety checks/maintenance logs as requested and monitored by the Trust.

Resources:

Make requests for the placing of orders in relation to materials required and maintain appropriate stocks and supplies.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the security of and access to the premises at all times.
• Ensure certification, storage and deliveries are safely stored.
• Monitor internal and external contract cleaning and maintenance of grounds.
• Liaise with the Trust on contractual specifications, ensuring appropriate action is taken where standards are not being met.
• Maintain the overall standards of cleanliness and maintenance of the grounds, site and premises.
• Assist the Headteacher and/or Head of Estates in the supervision and deployment of any directly employed staff or contractors on site.
• Carry out fire drills and checks of the systems applicable in accordance with the school’s policy.
• Be required to attend pre-booked lettings in accordance with school practices and procedures.
• As a registered key holder, be required to attend emergency call outs out of normal school hours.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post, as required to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Department
• Attend meetings and training as required

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 Alexandra Junior School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 245 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Alexandra Junior School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alexandra-junior-school

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