Premises Manager
About This Role
About this RoleAbout Southbroom St James Primary AcademySouthbroom St James is a Church of England primary academy committed to creating a safe, loving and inclusive environment for all learners. As part of DSAT, the school is rooted in Christian principles and aims to provide a nurturing education shaped by care, compassion and spiritual growth. It serves KS2 pupils and is driven by the belief that all children should feel valued, supported and encouraged to reach their potential within a faith‑aligned community.About The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy
The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy is a welcoming and vibrant school guided by its vision: “With faith we live, learn and grow together.” The school places strong emphasis on teamwork, respect, and shared responsibility, viewing every member of the community as part of one family. With modern facilities, a rich curriculum and a clearly expressed Christian identity, Trinity nurtures a sense of belonging where children feel safe, valued and inspired to flourish. The school follows the Church of England’s ethos and values, creating a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
The post is for 37 hours, per week, 52 weeks per year. This may involve some split shifts but this can be tailored for the right candidate.
About the Role
As our shared Premises Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring both school sites remain safe, secure and well‑maintained environments where children can thrive.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the day‑to‑day upkeep, safety and presentation of both school premises
- Carrying out and coordinating routine maintenance, site checks, compliance tasks and health & safety procedures
- Working closely with both Headteachers, administrative teams and DSAT colleagues to plan and deliver maintenance schedules, site improvements and contractor management
- Taking pride in presenting high‑quality learning environments that reflect each school’s Christian ethos, values and commitment to nurturing pupils
- Building positive relationships across both communities, acting as a friendly, reliable and visible member of staff
- Organising your time effectively across both locations, with leadership support to ensure a balanced and manageable workload
We are looking for someone who:
- Has practical experience in premises management, caretaking or maintenance
- Understands health & safety responsibilities and is willing to undertake training
- Is able to work independently, prioritise tasks and respond proactively to issues
- Takes pride in well‑maintained, safe and attractive school environments
- Enjoys contributing to school life within Christian, community‑centred settings
- Is approachable, dependable and committed to supporting children and staff
- A meaningful, varied role spanning two caring, faith‑led school communities
- Warm, welcoming environments where relationships and teamwork matter
- Support from DSAT’s professional networks and training pathways
- The chance to contribute to well‑resourced, vibrant and evolving school sites, including modern facilities at Trinity and a close‑knit community at Southbroom St James
- Leadership teams who value their staff and promote wellbeing and professional growth
We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness
We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.
Find out more and apply:
If you are interested in this position and would like to have a more detailed conversation before making the decision to apply for the post, please give us a call and we will be happy to help you with as much detail as possible to support this process.
When you have enough information to make your decision to apply, please complete all sections of the application form. CVs will not be accepted.
All applicants will be notified of the shortlisting decisions by email. References for shortlisted candidates will be requested before interviews.
The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.