Job Description

About The Role

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Primary School Premises Manager

Join the Duncombe School Community - Where Ambition Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to make a difference in a vibrant, inclusive, and high-achieving inner-city school? At Duncombe Primary School, we are proud of our wonderful children, supportive staff team, and a warm, welcoming community that values collaboration, care, and high expectations.

We are looking for a

Premises Manager to ensure the security, care and availability of the school site. Ensuring the physical environment of the premises at all times and promoting the efficient use of the Council's assets to support the educational objectives of the establishment.

At Duncombe, you'll find a culture of encouragement, creativity, and ambition. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step, this is a school where your professional journey will be supported and celebrated.

We strongly recommend a visit - come and see for yourself what makes Duncombe such a special place to work and learn.

Inspire. Grow. Achieve - Together at Duncombe

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Salary Grade: Scale 4



Full time, all year round, fixed term contract with possibility of being permanent.



Daily Hours:7.45am - 11.45am
Break
3pm - 6pm

Required as soon as possible.

We would like to recruit an enthusiastic and outstanding Premises Manager. We are looking for a Premises Manager who:


Will be responsible for maintaining constant awareness of the physical condition of the building, furniture, fittings and equipment and where appropriate repairing/reporting defects or requisitioning work for repair, including authorising invoices for payment in accordance with financial regulations.

undertake maintenance and repairs to the premises within the scope of a competent handyperson.

complete and or review all statutory testing requirements for the building and record paperwork relating to this.

assist in the provision of a safe and healthy environment for all site users. Where delegated to do so by the Head of Establishment, undertake duties as a Safety Liaison Officer.

manage the efficient operation of the establishment's heating system; monitoring the use of the heating and lighting system and promoting cost consciousness and energy conservation within the establishment.

carry out internal and external cleaning of certain defined areas as directed by the Line Manager, including where applicable: grounds and play areas, toilets, internal glass, walls, removal of graffiti and undertaking defined holiday cleaning duties.


We can offer:


A supportive SLT and highly focussed leadership team.

Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who are a delight.

Hardworking, motivated and positive colleagues.


At Duncombe Primary School we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



In line with KCSIE 2022 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates' suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.



References will be taken following short listing.

Closing date: 17th October 2025 Interviews: Wednesday 22nd October 2025

If you would like to find out more about our school, please visit our school website at www.duncombeprimary.co.uk



Visits to the school office are highly recommended and you will be warmly welcomed. Contact the school office to make an appointment to see the school Tel: 0207-272 5620. Or email: louisedunn@duncombeprimary.co.uk



For safer recruitment purposes, application forms must be completed in full and CVs will not be accepted.