School Premises Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a motivated, organised and reliable Premises Manager with strong communication skills to lead and manage the school premises. This is a key operational role, ensuring that the school site is safe, secure, well maintained and fully compliant, supporting the learning environment for pupils, staff and the wider community.

• Security of the site, including opening and closing procedures
• Planned and reactive maintenance and repairs
• Health and safety and statutory compliance
• Oversight of contractors and site-based services
• Purchasing, storage and portage
• Supporting lettings and out-of-hours use of the premises

The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a high-quality environment and will be proactive in identifying and addressing premises-related issues.

The Fox Federation places staff wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. Our Federation Wellbeing Strategy 2025–26 sets out a values‑led approach to supporting the physical, emotional and professional wellbeing of all staff across our schools. This includes a range of initiatives such as flexible working opportunities where operationally possible, high‑quality CPD, staff social events, subsidised lunches, an annual Wellbeing Week, and a supportive performance management approach focused on development and balance.

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea use the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) to help assess the suitability of applicants and volunteers for positions of trust. We do this in compliance with the DBS’s Code of Practice (on the internet at  or ) This policy on the recruitment of ex‑offenders is made available to all applicants and volunteers to jobs that require a Disclosure.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.