Job Description

Overview

Portesbery School is a very special school for pupils between the ages of 3-19. We have a vacancy for a Premises Manager or Premises Assistant to join our team at our impressive, purpose-built school in Deepcut. This is an exciting opportunity to join our progressive and successful school for Children and Young Adults with a range of Special Educational Needs, from Severe, Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties to Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Some students have complex medical conditions and/or physical disabilities.

Due to future expansion and our long standing Premises Manager retiring, we are advertising for part-time/full-time Premises Assistant(s).

To be successful in the post, we want a dependable Premises Manager or Assistant to undertake a range of duties from day-to-day repairs of the school, assisting with the maintenance of our hydrotherapy pool and vehicle fleet . Ideally, you will have experience of working in a similar type role, however transferrable skills from a comparable role or background will be considered.?

The ideal candidate will be able to:

maintain the security of the premises and its contents (including the operation of fire and burglar alarms and key-holder responsibilities, fire evacuation), lighting, handyperson duties, and other duties arising from the use of premises to ensure a safe environment that is maintained for all students, staff and visitors Conduct routine insepctions of the site to identify any issues or hazards assisting with annual, monthly and daily checks of the site and recording accurately. assisting with ensuring our fleet of 5 vehicles are kept in roadworthy condition including scheduling all service and maintenance requirements. assisting in the management of the school's hydrotherapy pool (Full training will be provided). assist with ensuring the site complies with Health & Safety regulations, including COSHH and manual handling be flexible in their working with a combination of early morning and late afternoon finishes
Please refer to the full job description for further information.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Surrey Pay Grade S5 - Min 27,634 - Max 29,604 (Full-Time Equivalent) (This could potentially rise to Surrey Pay Grade S6 - Min 30,647 - Max 32,867 Full-Time Equivalent, depending on experience).

Contract: Permanent, part time or full time, 52 weeks, Annual leave 26 days per year, rising to 31 days after 5 years service

Closing Date: Friday 14th November 2025 at 12pm

Interview dates: TBC

We will review applications and interview if suitable as applications are submitted. We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the advertised date.

We are a supportive, happy, caring and hardworking school who put children at the heart of all we do. You will be joining an experienced, dedicated and well-trained team and would receive a full induction and support programme, as well as benefiting from a wide range of CPD and career progression opportunities.

We welcome visits - if you would like to make an appointment please contact the school office.

Safeguarding Statement

Portesbery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,634.00-29,604.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 36 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person