Premises Manager

Esher Church of England High School, Esher, Surrey, KT10 8AP

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  asap

• Closing date

  24 February 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 February 2025

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: £35,730.00 - £38,585.00 Annually (FTE)

Premises Manager job summary

Premises Manager On site accommodation available 36 hours per week (plus paid call outs and overtime when required), 52 weeks a year Salary PS8: £35,730 to £38,585 per annum dependent on relevant skills and experience

We are seeking to appoint a Premises Manager with a positive and proactive approach to work and the ability to lead and manage the premises and cleaning teams on a day-to-day basis. You will be responsible for a range of important areas to contribute to the everyday running of the school, ensuring a safe, secure and well-presented site. This is a role that will require hands on work combined with managing staff, external contractors and projects.

There will be a requirement for the Premises Manager to work a split shift to ensure the full functioning of the school and team. This will be from 8-11am and 3pm until 7-7.15pm (7pm on a Friday). Flexibility is required during school holidays when start and finish times may differ.

This post comes with the added bonus of on-site accommodation, in a 3-bedroom bungalow. This is provided under an occupancy agreement, and the charge is set at 7% of salary (£209 to £226 per month).

The successful candidate will have experience in buildings and grounds maintenance, ensuring compliance with agreed standards, and implementing best practices in estate management. They will also be a strong communicator with a track record of successfully managing teams and upholding high standards for health and safety. We welcome applicants with both school and non-school experience. An understanding of effective estate management within an educational setting, including regulatory requirements and strategic planning, would be beneficial, as would a clean driving license.

Esher High is a high performing school and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT).  We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world.   Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject

We work hard to make all staff feel like they belong and can flourish. A comprehensive induction programme is provided for all new staff.  Benefits include generous holiday (26 days rising to 28 on completion of two years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service), LGPS pension scheme, staff association, a strong staff social calendar, free gym use at Esher High School and ample on-site parking. 

We welcome visits to the school or an informal phone call to meet/talk with the Headteacher or the Operations Lead. Please contact Jo McLeod, Headteacher’s PA to arrange jmcleod@esherhigh.surrey.sch.uk For further information regarding this role please refer to the Job Description. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates.

Closing Date: Monday 24, February 2025 @ 9.00 Interview Date: Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of closing date Start Date: ASAP

Commitment to safeguarding

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to the school website for further information regarding our Child Protection & Safeguarding policy. Any successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

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

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About Esher Church of England High School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1172 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Esher Church of England High School website (opens in new tab)
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/esher-church-of-england-high-school (opens in new tab)

Esher High School is an excellent, high-performing School and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject.

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