School Premises Manager

School Premises Manager

Location: Camden, London
Salary: £35,000–£50,000 per year, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 30 September 2026

A welcoming primary school in Camden is seeking an experienced and proactive School Premises Manager to oversee the daily maintenance, security and safety of its site.

This is a varied, hands-on role for a reliable professional who can take ownership of the premises and ensure the school remains safe, compliant and well maintained.

Responsibilities

As the School Premises Manager, you will:

• Oversee site maintenance, security, cleaning and presentation.
• Complete minor repairs and arrange larger maintenance work.
• Manage opening, closing, keys and alarm systems.
• Conduct health and safety checks, risk assessments and inspections.
• Monitor fire-safety systems and statutory compliance.
• Coordinate contractors and external suppliers.
• Maintain accurate premises and compliance records.
• Prepare rooms and equipment for school activities.
• Respond promptly to urgent maintenance or security issues.
• Liaise with senior leaders regarding site priorities and budgets.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience as a Premises Manager, Site Manager, Caretaker or Facilities Manager.
• Practical maintenance and basic DIY skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety and site compliance.
• Confidence managing contractors and prioritising work.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• A proactive, dependable and professional approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding pupils and staff.

School-based premises experience is highly desirable.

What the School Offers
• A key role within a welcoming school community.
• Responsibility and autonomy over daily site operations.
• Support from the senior leadership and administration teams.
• A competitive salary based on experience.
• A stable, long-term opportunity.

Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.