Premises Manager
Victoria Lane Academy, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 8NNThis job expired on 1 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: Permanent Grade 5 (SCP 7-12) £26,403- £28,598 per annum pro rota Victoria Lane Academy 22 hrs per week - whole time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 5 (SCP 7-12) £26,403- £28,598 per annum pro rota
What skills and experience we're looking for
Victoria Lane Academy is one of seven schools which form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. Situated in Coundon, Victoria Lane Academy is a friendly and welcoming school which serves the community within the village.
We are looking to appoint a part time Premises Manager to join our team. The hours of work are Monday-Thursday 6am-10.30am, Friday 6am-10am, however the times of work are negotiable. The role is to commence on 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.
- Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
- Undertake minor repairs (i.e. those not requiring a 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)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts
- Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities
Further information about the job
Closing date for applications: 1st June 2026 (Noon)
Interviews will be held on: 4th June 2026 (am)
For more information about the role, school or Trust please contact Miss Heather Whitfield, Head Teacher on 01388 603588. Applications will only be considered on a Trust application form. An application pack for the post is available via the Trust Learning Trust website or the school. 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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Victoria Lane Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 172 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Victoria Lane Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Victoria Lane Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tudhoelearningtrust.co.uk.
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