At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage school premises, ensuring a clean, safe, and secure environment for students and staff.
- Company: Join East Wickham Primary Academy, part of the TKAT family, dedicated to educational excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, career development, and a supportive work-life balance.
- Other info: Be part of a friendly team committed to innovation and community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a nurturing environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in maintenance, health and safety compliance, and DIY skills required.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 43607 £ per year.
We are looking for a conscientious and self-motivated Premises Manager to join our supportive and collaborative team. We strive to provide an aesthetically stimulating, nurturing environment for all our pupils and staff to learn, work, and play safely.
The Premises Manager will play a crucial role in keeping our school in perfect condition so our children can access the first-class education we can offer in an environment that is clean, safe, and secure. You will have responsibility for security, monitoring, cleaning, building, and maintenance. As a Premises Manager, you will be conscientious, dynamic, and work well as part of the wider trust Estates team.
To be considered for this role, you will need experience and knowledge of regulatory bodies and compliance. You will be responsible for all planned maintenance, health and safety compliance, including carrying out and reviewing premises-related risk assessments and action plans. A good selection of DIY / Handyperson skills is essential.
Salary: Bexley 08 Est Actual £24,573 (FTE £30,717). Hours: 28.8 hours per week (4 days a week), working pattern to be negotiated. Closing date: 04/09/2026
The ideal Premises Manager will be someone who is:
- Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
- Committed to achieving high standards of cleanliness and adheres to Health and Safety compliance
- A dedicated team player who develops excellent relationships with students and colleagues
- An effective communicator who demonstrates positive behaviour around the school building
Investing in our employees' wellbeing and career development is a priority for us. As Premises Manager, we can offer you:
- Excellent ongoing CPD, career development, and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
- A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
- Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work-life balance
- The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free eye tests
- Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help
About East Wickham Primary Academy: East Wickham is a large, successful Primary Academy, with a warm and caring atmosphere. We are situated on a beautiful green site and have access to a large field that is shared between both buildings. At the rear of the school, we overlook East Wickham open space, which gives our setting a very semi-rural feel.
About TKAT: The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership, and learning for all.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT, we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work-life balance.
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Should you be selected and invited to interview, please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self.
Premises Manager in Welling employer: The Kemnal Academies Trust
At our school, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for our SEND Keyworker role. With a commitment to professional development, you will have access to extensive training opportunities and career progression within the school and Trust. Our positive culture, competitive salary, and focus on work-life balance make us an attractive choice for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education.
Contact Details:
The Kemnal Academies Trust Recruitment Team
