Premises Manager
Hornsey School for Girls, London, N8 9JF24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To be confirm
Closing date
12 January 2026 at 9am
Date listed
19 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours per week x 52 weeks per annum (including occasional weekend working)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Scale SO1 Spine 23 - 25: (£38,256 - £39,276)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
• Level 3 or equivalent qualification in at least one ofthe following areas, e.g. facilities management, riskmanagement, management of health & safety
• Minimum Level 2 Grade C qualifications in Englishand Maths
• Experience of managing people and premises isessential; school based experience is desirable.
• First Aid and Mini Bus Driver Qualifications essential(training can be provided)
• Clean driving license essential
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of health &safety legislation when required
Skills & Aptitudes
• Ability to demonstrate good administrative andorganisational skills
• A good level of IT expertise in a range of packages
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely andaccurately in writing and orally with a variety ofaudiences
• Management skills including supervision of a team,delegation, target setting and monitoring
• Ability to multi-task whilst maintaining attention todetail
Personal Qualities
• High levels of integrity, honesty and endeavor
• Ability to work on own initiative and to juggle prioritiesat short notice.
• Self confidence and the ability to provide clearleadership to others
• A problem solver who always wants to achieve betterlevels of service
• Approachable, flexible and with sound judgement
Excellence is expected by all in the school’s community where a dynamicand challenging learning environment helps to realise the ambitions of all andcontinues to ensure exam results are above the national average. The school iscommitted to preparing students to be responsible, articulate and intellectuallycurious about the world they live in with confidence. Supporting a creativeapproach to teaching and learning is established and expected by all. It isexpected that the post holder will carry out her/his responsibilities within thisphilosophy. This job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to amendmentor modification at any time after consultation with the postholder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks but sets outthe main expectations of the School in relation to the post holder’s professionalresponsibilities and duties.
What the school offers its staff
Work Benefits
Our school is committed to ensuring all employees have support and guidanceto ensure their mental wellbeing and work life balance is healthy.
Additionally the school offers:
• A supportive line management structure
• Regular opt-in to staff wellbeing events hosted in school and outside
• Welcomes flexible working applications and agree all those that meetthe business needs of the school
• Staff consultation group to share your ideas and views
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Hornsey School for Girls is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicationsfrom all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, religionor belief, sexual orientation or age. We are committed to supporting a diverse andinclusive workforce.
Further information about the job
There is an opportunity to meet the Headteacher virtually on Wednesday 7 January 2026 at 12pm. Should you wish to attend please contact Flick Heron (HT PA) via execpa@hornseyschool.com or call 020 8348 6191 ext 227. You can also email or call for any further information or queries you might have via personnel@hornseyschool.com or 020 8348 6191 ext 239
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students. All roles are subject to safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks of past employers and disclosures with the relevant body at an enhanced level. New DBS checks are conducted at regular intervals for current post holders
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Hornsey School for Girls
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 663 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Hornsey School for Girls website
- Email address
- personnel@hornseyschool.com
- Phone number
- 020 8348 6191
Hornsey School for Girls lives and breathes its motto –‘The better prepared the stronger’ We recognise that our students have limitless potential and our school will create, through its experiences and teaching, the next generation of leaders, innovators and social change. We know that in extremely competitive environments in the workplace as well as academically, preparation to succeed is critical.
Academia is important to us – but not at the cost of the emotional wellbeing of our school community. For students this means we support their wellbeing every step of the way. We also value our staff team. We want all of our team to have a healthy work/life balance and have a confidential employee assistance programme in place.
Arranging a visit to Hornsey School for Girls
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email personnel@hornseyschool.com.
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