Premises Lead
James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf, London, SE10 8RZ9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
25 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday - Friday 35 hours a week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- SO1
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role:
We are a thriving, local authority, 3-form entry primary school based across two beautiful campuses in the heart of Greenwich.
Are you a skilled, proactive tradesperson or experienced site practitioner looking to step up into a leadership role? We are seeking a fantastic Premises Leader to head up our dedicated site team.
This is a uniquely rewarding "working supervisor" role. You won’t just sit in an office; you will lead by example on the ground, managing a team of three Premises Assistants while actively getting stuck into the daily maintenance, DIY repairs, security, and cleaning operations of our school. Working closely under the guidance of our School Business Leader, you will take true ownership of our compliance, statutory checks, contractor management, and site safety, ensuring our dual-campus school remains an exceptional, inspiring environment for our children to learn in.
What we are looking for:
Proven experience in building maintenance, caretaking, or trade skills (carpentry, plumbing, painting).
The ability to organize, motivate, and line-manage a small team.
A proactive approach to Health & Safety compliance, risk assessments, and digital record-keeping.
Flexibility to work split shifts and a total commitment to safeguarding and pupil welfare.
What the school offers its staff
A wonderfully warm, welcoming, and inclusive staff team.
A school community with a big heart and a truly diverse pupil community.
Excellent opportunities for professional development and training (including BSL).
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
James Wolfe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children attending the school. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. As part of the school's safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted for vacancies within the school will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About James Wolfe Primary School and Centre for the Deaf
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 705 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- sbm@jameswolfe.greenwich.sch.uk
We are a dynamic, creative, highly motivated and passionate team based in the heart of historic Maritime Greenwich. We serve a close knit community that is truly diverse and provide a rich, inspiring curriculum that is fully inclusive. We have a specialist provision for d/Deaf children which is wholly integrated and all members of our community learn British Sign Language.
We are led by our PROUD values of perseverance, respect, opportunity, understanding and democracy. We are looking for talented staff who share these values, as well as someone who demonstrates a passion for equity, inclusion and creativity. You will be supported by an experienced leadership team who prioritise staff development and wellbeing through bespoke CPD opportunities and workplace wellness initiatives.
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