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School Premises Manager
Plantation Primary School, Liverpool, Merseyside, L26 0TH19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
31 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, working all year round
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £29,777 - £31,364
Pay scale
- Grade G, SCP 19 - 22
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Premises Manager to join our team as soon as possible. The successful candidate will support the Headteacher by managing the school premises, including building maintenance, cleanliness, security and maintenance of furnishings, fixtures, plant and heavy equipment. Responsibilities also include overseeing external contractors and managing other premises staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conducting risk assessments for security risks and arranging security checks
- Maintaining premises security and responding to call-outs
- Managing fire safety equipment and conducting fire and emergency evacuation drills
- Ensuring health and safety compliance and safe working practices
- Managing energy consumption and preventing waste
- Overseeing cleaning materials and equipment, and managing porterage of stock, furniture and equipment
- Liaising with external contractors and monitoring their work
- Ensuring satisfactory levels of cleanliness and hygiene inside and outside of the school premises
- Managing health and safety risk assessments and compliance with policies
- Managing the premises function and premises staff, including performance management and training
Person specification:
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence
- Effective team working and collaborative relationships
- Organisational awareness and adaptability
- Relevant experience in senior caretaking / site-keeping in a school or similar environment
- Management / supervisory experience is desirable
- Knowledge of health and safety procedures, COSHH regulations and moving and handling procedures
- Relevant Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience
- Willingness to undertake appropriate first aid training
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the Rowan Learning Trust.
- Supportive Environment: Work as part of a collaborative and supportive team.
- Inclusive Community: Be part of a school that values diversity and inclusion.
- Modern Facilities: Benefit from a new school building programme and ongoing refurbishments.
- Expansive Grounds:Utilise extensive school grounds to enhance the learning experience of our pupils.
- Networking Opportunities: Access support and networking opportunities within the Rowan Learning Trust.
- Restorative Approach: Embrace a restorative, trauma-informed behaviour approach in our school culture.
- Strong Governance: Enjoy the backing of a supportive governing body committed to your success.
- Warm Atmosphere: Join a friendly and welcoming school community with supportive staff.
Why Join Us?
- Make a significant impact in a school that values your growth and development.
- Collaborate with a supportive team and benefit from excellent colleague support.
- Contribute to an inclusive school community that prioritises diversity and equality.
- Work in a modern school environment with ongoing refurbishments and ample resources.
- Utilise extensive school grounds to enhance the learning journey for our pupils.
- Access support and networking opportunities within the Rowan Learning Trust.
- Embrace a restorative behaviour approach and develop leadership skills as a subject leader.
- Join a warm and welcoming school community with a strong ethos supported by our Super Values.
- Enjoy the backing of a supportive governing body committed to your success.
Further details about the role
How to Apply
If you have read the recruitment pack in full and feel that this is the role for you, please submit:
- A completed application form
- A supporting statement, maximum 2 sides of A4, detailing why you’re interested in this role and what you can bring to our school
Applications can be submitted by email to Miss P Robinson, HR Officer (p.robinson@rlt.education)
Alternatively, a hard copy can be sent to Plantation Primary School, Hollies Road, Halewood, Liverpool, L26 0TH
Application deadline: Tuesday 22nd April 2025
Interview date: TBC
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. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to p.robinson@rlt.education
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Plantation Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 480 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Plantation Primary School website
- Email address
- p.robinson@rlt.education
Plantation Primary School is a thriving primary school situated in Halewood, Knowsley. As a larger than average primary school, we are currently expanding from two form entry to three form entry, reflecting our commitment to providing high-quality education to an increasing number of pupils.
Our school is set within five acres of open space, including a nature reserve, which supports our aim to create a stimulating learning environment. This unique outdoor setting, combined with our diverse pupil population, shapes our approach to education and the values we uphold.
At the heart of Plantation Primary School is our vision: for all children to love learning and see the potential in themselves to achieve great things through their learning.
This vision is underpinned by our four "Super Values": Respect, Kindness, Determination, and Honesty.
These values are not merely words on a page but are actively integrated into the daily life of our school, guiding our interactions, decision-making, and the way we approach teaching and learning.
Plantation Primary School's educational approach is rooted in our core values and vision, providing a holistic learning experience that nurtures the academic, social, and emotional development of our pupils.
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