Premises Manager
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Charter School Bermondsey
Southwark
- £35,373 - £41,637 per year
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Grade 7, Spine points 14 – 25 (£35,373 - £41,637 FTE)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 5 March 2026
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint a driven, motivated and skilled Premises Manager to join our welcoming, successful and growing school, starting in March 2026. The Premises Manager has strategic leadership and implementation oversight of Premises Operations across the school. This is an exciting opportunity to lead these vital areas of school community provision.
Our School:
The Charter School Bermondsey is an Ofsted “Good” (2022), four-form entry, mixed, 11-16 free school that opened in September 2013. The school is located in a new state-of-the-art building, just a stone’s throw from Bermondsey Underground, and boasts fantastic spaces for staff and students, including modern science laboratories. DfE School Performance Tables show a headline Progress 8 score of +0.29. Outcomes in Mathematics are amongst the strongest in the school, and the successful candidate will be motivated to build on this platform with the support of a well-established team.
We are looking for a colleague:
To take operational responsibility for the school site, ensuring legal and statutory compliance across health and safety, maintenance, and security. The role provides leadership to premises assistants and contractors and works with the Headteacher and Business Manager to maintain a safe, efficient, and sustainable school environment.
The postholder leads the day-to-day management of the school premises, acting as the single site lead for all premises matters and ensuring that buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe, compliant, and well maintained. They supervise site staff and contractors, implement Trust estates policies and compliance systems at school level, and operate within the agreed reporting structure: reporting directly to the Headteacher in a primary setting, or to the Premises Manager or Director of Business & Operations in a secondary setting.
Knowledge& Skills
Comprehensive understanding of H&S law and Trust compliance systems. Ability to prioritise workloads and respond to emergencies. Practical skills in maintenance and problem solving. Confidence to communicate with senior leaders and external contractors. Data-entry and digital log management skills(IAMCompliant or similar).
In return, we support our staff with:
Excellent opportunities for professional development including coaching and NPQs
Providing a well-ordered working environment
Regular opportunities for flexible working
The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. As an already diverse school we actively seek to be representative of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds to join our team.
We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.
The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)check.
How to apply:
Please download an application form from our website and send to recruitment@tcset.org.uk
For further information about the school visit Home - The Charter School Bermondsey
If you have any questions or would like a call to discuss the role, contact us at recruitment@tcset.org.uk or 0203 542 6506.
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About Charter School Bermondsey
The Charter School Bermondsey Formerly
The Charter School Bermondsey, was established in 2013 with the firm determination to become an exceptional local school. In a relatively short span of time, we have become the preferred choice for many families in our community.
Our school has gained recognition for offering a distinctive educational experience to the children under our care which combines a rigorous academic curriculum with the development of the whole child, personally, and socially as we guide them towards happy, healthy and successful adult lives.
Our goal is to be a world-class institution renowned for its exceptional academic achievements alongside creative, community and sporting opportunities.
Our brilliant and dedicated staff team will work to develop a global perspective in our students and help them achieve their ambitions. Within the Charter School community, we firmly believe that every child can reach their full potential, provided they receive the appropriate support, inspiration, and challenges.
We have identified four core values—aspiration, integrity, exploration, and resilience—that form the foundation of our approach. These values permeate all aspects of school life, including our daily routines, curriculum, and enriching experiences, ensuring a cohesive and supportive environment.
I look forward to working alongside you to ensure that The Charter School Bermondsey offers an incredibly inspiring education for all students.
Our Offer
We are an ambitious small school with small class sizes, a strong sense of community. We offer competitive inner London salaries and reward great teachers with our performance related pay scheme. All staff receive laptops and an annual entitlement to high quality CPD, and:
- Opportunities for flexible working
- Access to high quality CPD including National Professional Qualification
- A new state-of-the-art building just a stone’s throw from Bermondsey tube
- Cycle to work and childcare voucher schemes
- Employee assistance programme
For further information about the school and the Trust, please go to www.charterbermondsey.org.uk
If you have any questions, contact us at recruitment@tcset.org.uk or 0203 542 6506.
Our Trust is committed to safeguarding children and all appointments will require an enhanced DBS check.
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