Premises Manager

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.