Premises Manager

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

16 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  28 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 June 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: £38,220.00 - £41,771.00 Annually (Actual)

Premises Manager job summary

About the Role

As Premises Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the school site and grounds. You will lead the premises team and oversee all aspects of facilities management, ensuring the estate is maintained to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the management and maintenance of the school estate
• Ensuring compliance with all health and safety, fire safety and statutory regulations
• Managing cleaning, security, maintenance and waste management services
• Overseeing planned preventative maintenance programmes and critical building systems
• Managing premises budgets, procurement and contractor performance
• Maintaining compliance records and supporting inspections and audits
• Driving sustainability initiatives and promoting environmentally responsible practices
• Supporting school events and ensuring facilities are prepared and operational
• Building strong relationships with staff, students, contractors and stakeholders

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a dedicated and practical individual who has:

• Experience in property, estates or facilities maintenance
• A strong understanding of maintaining safe, secure and well-presented environments
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• The ability to lead and motivate a team effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience undertaking a range of maintenance tasks, including areas such as painting, joinery, plumbing, grounds maintenance, heating and ventilation
• A proactive approach to health and safety and regulatory compliance
• The ability to work independently and respond effectively to operational challenges
• GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• A commitment to providing an excellent environment for learning and working

What We Offer

At Kingsway Park High School and the Altus Education Partnership, we are committed to developing and supporting our staff. We offer:

• A supportive and inclusive school community with a strong sense of purpose
• High-quality induction, training and ongoing professional development
• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement and pastoral innovation
• A generous holiday entitlement (term time only working)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to our Employee Benefits Programme, including Cycle to Work and Employee Assistance Programme
• Modern facilities and a welcoming working environment

Kingsway Park High School is a vibrant, diverse school where staff are valued and students are at the heart of everything we do.

How to apply

Please apply via My New Term.

Closing date: Sunday 28th June 2026 (midnight)

Interviews: Monday 6th July 2026.

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

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 Kingsway Park High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsway Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-park-high-school

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