Premises Manager

Acton, Suffolk
ARK SCHOOLS

Ark Priory Primary Academy

Premises Manager

Location: Acton, West London

Salary: £34,452

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 18 th February 2024

About the role:

We are looking for a dedicated Premises Manager to join an excellent Primary school in West London.

You will be responsible for the management and operation of premises-related functions at the academy including buildings and grounds maintenance, security, cleaning, and lettings of our facilities. You will manage contractors and contracts and play a key role in the day-to-day implementation of the Academy’s Health & Safety Policy.

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in building maintenance, ideally within an educational setting.
• Have experience in the management of service and maintenance contracts and supervising contractors
• Have excellent interpersonal & communication skills staff
• Be a team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative.

View the full job description and person specification here.

About our school:

Ark Priory Primary Academy is a mixed, non-denominational, two form entry primary school for local children in Acton. We offer an inclusive and inspiring education in a community school with the highest possible aspirations for its pupils. We place great emphasis on supporting our pupils to reach their full potential and beyond, to develop and grow to become well-rounded and conscientious citizens of the world that offer a positive contribution to society.

Our core values are “courage,” “exploration,” “endeavour” and “excellence.” We take great pride in the diversity of our student body, celebrating all backgrounds and cultures. Our community is already very strong and we are fortunate to have a committed and supportive parent body.

Find out more about us by visiting .

We offer:

Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers

Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.

Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.

Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

How to apply:

Please visit and submit your application. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. Early application is strongly encouraged.

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Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link .

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link .