Premises Manager - Full-time

Kings Hill School, Kings Hill

• Ref:KCC886-2680-243S
• Posted:03/02/2026
• Pay:Kent Range E (£27,852 - £29,716)
• Start Date: ASAP
• App Close Date:26/02/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews: 3rd March 2026

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We are a community‑focused and Outstanding primary school and nursery in Kings Hill, West Malling and we are seeking a dedicated and proactive Premises Manager to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in creating a safe, well‑maintained, and inspiring environment for children to learn and thrive.

 About the Role:

The Premises Manager will play a key role in the smooth running of the school’s buildings and grounds. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the site is safe, secure, clean, and compliant with all relevant regulations. This is a hands‑on role that requires initiative, reliability, and a strong sense of ownership. Our school is a valued community asset, used by families, local groups, and visitors throughout the year. The Premises Manager will play a vital role in the stewardship of this shared community space, ensuring it remains a safe, welcoming space for everyone in Kings Hill.

Key Responsibilities:

- Oversee the day‑to‑day maintenance, cleanliness, and security of the school site 

- Carry out routine repairs, DIY tasks, and planned maintenance 

- Manage contractors and ensure all work meets required standards 

- Monitor and maintain health and safety procedures, including risk assessments and compliance checks 

- Provide support with the opening and closing of the school premises, ensuring the site is fully secured at the end of each school day. The core working pattern is 10:00–18:00 during term time; however, some flexibility will be required during school holidays to accommodate the needs of the team, planned maintenance, and contractor access

About You:

- Practical, resourceful, and confident with general maintenance tasks 

- Knowledgeable about health and safety requirements (training can be provided) 

- Organised, reliable, and able to work independently as well as effectively line manage site and grounds staff

- Friendly, approachable, and committed to supporting a positive school environment 

- Able to manage time effectively and prioritise tasks 

- Comfortable working in a busy school setting with children, staff, and visitors 

Information about the school

Graded as Outstanding by Ofsted.

'This is an exceptional school and nursery where pupils are truly ‘inspired to believe, inspired to achieve’, fulfilling the school’s aspirational vision. Staff have a relentless ambition for all, from early years to Year 6.'

'Expectations are consistently high and impressively met, with pupils achieving exceptionally well.'

(Ofsted 2024)

We are a very popular primary school in the heart of the Kings Hill community with 420 pupils and 60 children on roll in our Nursery.

The values of the school (Respect, Kindness, Cooperation, Courage, Resilience and Responsibility) are well embedded by children and staff. All staff are role models and staff value and respect each other.

Our school is set in 5 acres of fantastic grounds and our forward thinking approach and dedicated staff aim to provide the best education for all.

We have playing fields, wildlife and woodland areas, polytunnel, amphitheatre, netball court, football pitches, MUGA (Multi Use Games Area), all weather running track, impressive ICT suite, library, specialist music and art classroom, cookery room and a large indoor hall as well as a large adventure playground with a wide range of apparatus including a climbing wall.

Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the Mrs L. Bondzie-Mensah, School Business Manager, via the school office for an appointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Shortlisted applicants will be expected to complete a confidential self-disclosure. We reserve the right to close this application window early if we receive sufficient applications.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Lorraine Bondzie-Mensah
• Address:Crispin Way, Kings Hill, Kent, ME19 4LS
• Telephone: 01732842739
• Email: office@kings-hill.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Premises Manager Job Description and Person Specification
• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• Employment of Ex-Offenders Policy