Deputy Premises Manager

Smart Teachers is working in partnership with a highly successful secondary school in East London to recruit a Deputy Premises Manager.

About the role

As Deputy Premises Manager, you will support the management of all aspects of site operations, including premises maintenance, contract monitoring, health and safety compliance, security, cleaning services and facilities management.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the leadership of the premises and cleaning teams
• Managing cleaning operations and monitoring contractor performance
• Assisting with planned preventative maintenance programmes and site improvements
• Monitoring external service contracts to ensure quality and value for money
• Supporting budget management and procurement processes
• Overseeing health and safety compliance, risk assessments and statutory checks
• Assisting with site security, alarm systems and key-holder responsibilities
• Supervising contractors and maintenance works across the site
• Supporting lettings, events and community use of facilities
• Deputising for the Premises & Contract Monitoring Manager when required

About the school

The school is a high-performing and inclusive secondary setting with a strong reputation for excellence, innovation and community engagement. Staff benefit from a collaborative culture, modern facilities and a commitment to professional development.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Deputy Premises Manager you will:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• The ability to prioritise competing demands within a busy environment
• Practical knowledge of building maintenance, security systems and site services
• Experience supervising or leading teams
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring service delivery
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Suitable experience

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Daniel Uwaifo on 020 7065 7500 or email [email protected].