Premises Manager

Tudhoe Colliery Primary School, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6TJ

23 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Permanent Grade 5 (SCP 7-12) £26,403- £28,598 per annum Tudhoe Colliery Primary School 37hrs per week - whole time The hours of work are split shifts working Mon-Thurs 06.00-10.30am then 2.30pm-5.30pm; Friday 6-10am then 2.30 -5.30pm. The role is to commence 1st September 2026.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 5 (SCP 7-12) £26,403 - £28,598 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Tudhoe Colliery Primary School is one of seven schools that form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. Situated in Tudhoe, the school is friendly and welcoming that serves the community.

We are looking to appoint a Premises Manager to join our team at the Academy. The hours of work are split shifts working Mon-Thurs 06.00-10.30am then 2.30pm-5.30pm; Friday 6-10am then 2.30 -5.30pm.

The role is to commence 1st September 2026.

The successful applicant will be able to:

• Ensure that buildings and site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action as required.

• Daily maintenance of the whole school and cleaning to part.

• Act as the designated key holder for the school premises.

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

• Undertake minor repairs (i.e. those not requiring, qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site (including painting and decorating).

• Arrange regular maintenance, safety checks and emergency repairs.

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

• Monitor consumables and stock and order when needed through the office staff.

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

• Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and act where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to The Head Teacher immediately.

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

• Basic grounds maintenance – snow clearing, salting during adverse weather, litter picking, bin emptying.

What the school offers its staff

Employee benefits include: –

• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee discounts

• Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities

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.

Closing date for applications: 2nd July 2026 (Noon) Interviews will be held on: 6th July 2026

For more information about the role, school or Trust please contact Miss Allison Boustead, Head Teacher on 01388 814399.

Applications will only be considered on a Trust application form. An application pack for the post is available via the Trust Learning Trust website. Application forms should be returned to the Trust HR Manager via email at recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk.

The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, online searches and you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Advert Prem Mgr TCP June 26.pdf - 163 KB (opens in new tab)

JDSP Prem Mgr TCP June 26.pdf - 163 KB (opens in new tab)

About Tudhoe Colliery Primary School

• School type: Academies, None, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 204 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Tudhoe Colliery Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/tudhoe-colliery-primary-school-spennymoor

Arranging a visit to Tudhoe Colliery Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk.

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