Job Description

Are you seeking a role as a Premises Manager starting from the 20th August 2025?

Role: Premises Manager

Site: Primary School

Location: Southwark (very close to Elephant and Castle, Bermondsey, Rotherhithe)

Salary: £27k - £29k depending on experience

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 7am - 6pm (1 hour unpaid lunch)

Contract: Temp to Perm after 1 full academic year

SANZA Teaching Agency are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Premises Manager to work across 2 sites in Elephant & Castle (Tower Bridge) and Rotherhithe (Canada Water). You will be in charge of opening the school at the site in Rotherhithe Monday to Friday with a varied timetable depending on the needs of the school sites.

As a premises manager you will be required to:

  • Ensuring all school building and grounds are cleaned to a good standard.
  • Maintaining school buildings, grounds and utilities and ensuring that any repairs are properly carried out
  • Carrying out regular inspections of the school to identify any repairs or maintenance that may be required
  • Managing and supervising a team of cleaning staff
  • Responding promptly to any reported issues and taking the necessary actions to resolve them
  • Ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations e.g. appropriate signs are displayed, no hazards, ensuring first aid supplies are maintained
  • Ensuring that all equipment and facilities are in good working order
  • Maintaining accurate records of all maintenance and repairs
  • Ensuring that the school premises are secure at all times

About you:

  • Dedicated, hardworking and committed to looking after the school
  • Must have previous experience as a school caretaker/facilities manager in a school setting
  • Strong knowledge of building maintenance and repair
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Passion for creating a safe and clean learning environment for students
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends if required

Next steps:

Please send your updated CV to sanzasoutheast@sanzateaching.com to be considered for this opportunity as a premises manager and I'll be in touch with next steps.