Premises Manager - Level 6

Kingsland CofE Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 9AS

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 February 2026

• Closing date

  7 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 December 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: £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (Actual) 37 hours per week. Whole year.

Premises Manager - Level 6 job summary

The St Bart's Multi Academy Trust, in partnership with Governors, staff and children of Kingsland CofE Academy are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our hard working and committed team.

At Kingsland CofE Academy our children come first. High expectations, mutual trust and respect are underpinned by a warm, supportive ethos. In the best interests of our children we work very closely with our partner Academies. The successful candidate will be working alongside a team of caring, enthusiastic, dedicated staff, who are well-supported by their Senior Leadership Team.

St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from schools. More information on St Bart’s Multi Academy Trust including our Prospectus and Safeguarding Policy can be found on our website https://sbmat.org.

Job Purpose:

To be responsible for the security, maintenance and cleaning of the school.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and taking remedial action if required

Act as a designated key holder, providing out of hours and emergency access to the school site

Procure quotes for routine maintenance work on school premises

Contribute to the management of the premises budget

Be responsible for other site staff including cleaning staff and grounds persons

Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms)

Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site

Arrange emergency repairs

Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks

Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales

Monitor materials and stock and/order supplies

Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school

Perform duties in line with health and safety regulations (COSHH) and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately

Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules

Handle small amounts of cash for the purchase of materials to carry out repairs

Ensure the operation and maintenance of specialised equipment following training, for example swimming pools and sports/theatrical equipment

Provide training on health and safety issues to other premises staff

Facilitate lettings and carry out associated tasks, in line with local agreements

Be a member of the School’s Governing body’s Premises Committee (full or Co-optee)

Be a member of the School’s Health and Safety Committee

Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the academy, raising any concerns following academy protocol/procedures

Any other duties appropriate to the post.

Our Offer To You

When you join the St Bart’s family, you’re joining a Trust that truly values it’s people. We’re proud to live by our PEACE values- Passion, Encouragement, Ambition, Collaboration, and Enjoyment, which are at the heart of everything we do.

Here’s what you can expect from us:
A welcoming, supportive culture where everyone is respected, included and valued for who they are.
Health and wellbeing support -including access to mental health resources, wellbeing days, discounted fitness memberships and staff discounts via Kaarp Benefits.
Opportunities to grow- we’re passionate about development, with access to training, leadership pathways and mentoring to help you reach your goals.
Recognition and rewards -from staff awards to everyday appreciation, your hard work is seen and celebrated.
Financial peace of mind- competitive pay, pension schemes through LGPS or Teachers’ Pensions, and travel benefits.
Your voice matters- regular feedback opportunities, engagement surveys and open conversations help shape how we grow together.

And above all, you’ll be part of something amazing - making a real difference to the lives of our brilliant young people every single day.

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 Kingsland CofE Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 462 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsland CofE Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsland-cofe-academy

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