Job description

Position: Premises Manager

Salary: Scale 6, Spinal point 18 -(£25,481 Per Annum)

Hours of work: Part Time (25 hours per week) considered – All year round

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: 20th September 2026

Interviews: 25th September 2026

Start date : 1st October 2026

Lordship Lane Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school at the heart of the local community in Wood Green, North London. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where children can thrive academically, socially and emotionally. We believe that every member of staff plays a vital role in shaping the experiences and success of our pupils.

We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration, respect and continuous improvement. Staff work together as a supportive team, sharing expertise and celebrating achievements. Whether you are new to the profession or an experienced practitioner, you will find opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career within a positive and encouraging workplace.

Our school values staff wellbeing and recognises that a happy, motivated workforce is essential for delivering the best outcomes for children. Employees benefit from comprehensive induction programmes, ongoing professional development opportunities, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, and a vibrant working environment where wellbeing is prioritised.

We are looking for a hardworking, diligent, practical individual to join our premises team and support the school’s Premises Manager and be a key team player in strengthening the premises support provision across our school.

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, proactive and skilled Premises Manager to lead our site team. This is a key role in ensuring that our school buildings, grounds and facilities are safe, secure, well-maintained and fully operational throughout the year.

The person appointed will ensure that the School site is well maintained in a safe, clean and secure condition as required and will undertake such tasks as may be necessary for effective site management and will be required to assist with the cleaning of the premises.

The candidate must be extremely well organised, hardworking, resourceful and flexible with Health & Safety experience/awareness, flexible and committed to an outstanding record of attendance and punctuality. The postholder will be a key holder and will be responsible for opening the building at the start of the day and report directly to the Headteacher and Business Manager. There may be an opportunity for additional hours on Saturdays if the school hall is rented.

What the school offers its staff

· Generous pay-scales

· A comprehensive induction programme will be provided

· Ongoing CPD programme

· Employee Assistance Programme [EAP]

· Work in a vibrant, supportive environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised.

Interview Procedure

Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include the consideration of the candidate’s suitability to work with children and young people.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

As a school, we embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.