Job Description

About Us

We are seeking to employ a Premises Manager who has a range of building maintenance, DIY, caretaking and gardening skills to ensure that our school environment is treated with respect and looks as fantastic as possible! As Premises Manager, you will ensure that the whole school environment is maintained to a high level.



We are a two-form entry primary school, situated in the heart of Shoreham. We have an extensive building full of bright and cheerful staff and children!

Job Details

Salary:

26,403 to 26,824 per annum

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

37 hours per week (full time), Term Time Only

Location:

Swiss Gardens Primary School

Interviews:

week commencing 24th November 2025

What You Need to Succeed

This exceptionally important role includes responsibility for:


Building maintenance and management, including unlocking the school during term time Caretaking and cleaning Security of the premises Health and safety Gardens and grounds maintenance

We are looking for someone who is keen to immerse themselves in school life, is hard-working and can use their own initiative, and is enthusiastic and personable. A full job description and person specification is included. Previous experience working in similar role with knowledge of Health and Safety and COSHH regulations would be an advantage.



The hours of work are negotiable. We need someone to open the school and check security in the mornings but the exact working pattern can be arranged at interview. We are flexible to find the best candidate. This may be a full day, or a split shift to include the early evening.



Swiss Gardens is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to a full DBS check and reference checks, and employment cannot commence until all checks have been approved. There is a six-month probationary period.



Visits to the school by arrangement are warmly welcomed and encouraged.



Further details are available from the school office.



To arrange a visit, contact Michelle Treasure (School Business Manager), Swiss Gardens Primary School on 01273 453176 or email the office on office@sgprimary.co.uk

Further Information

Swiss Gardens Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.

How to Apply

To apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.



Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).



Once complete please return this to

recruitment@sgprimary.co.uk

Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application please feel free to email us at

office@sgprimary.co.uk

or call us on

01273 453176

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The reference number for this role is SCHO01254.



Job Reference: SCHO01254