Regional Premises Manager - Weald & City Region - Full-time

Smarden Primary School, Ashford

• Ref:KCC886-2288-104S
• Posted:03/03/2026
• Pay:£42,000.00 per annum
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:16/03/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:24th March 2026

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(Y)Our Opportunity

We are looking for a conscientious and self motivated Regional Premises Manager to join our supportive and collaborative team. This role forms part of a regional, shared-service model supporting a number of academies. You would be expected to support the role and team across the regions as required. 

We strive to provide an aesthetically stimulating, nurturing environment for all our pupils and staff to learn, work, and play safely.   The Regional Premises Manager will play a crucial role in keeping our schools in perfect condition so our children can access the first-class education we can offer in an environment that is clean, safe and secure.  You will have responsibility for security, monitoring, cleaning, building and maintenance. 

As a Regional Premises Manager you will be conscientious, dynamic and work well as part of the wider trust Estates team.  To be considered for this role, you will need experience and knowledge of regulatory bodies and compliance, to ensure the school complies with all aspects of health and safety.  You will be responsible for all planned maintenance, health and safety compliance, including carrying out and reviewing premises-related risk assessments and action plans. A good selection of DIY / Handyperson skills is essential. 

The ideal Regional Premises Manager will be someone who is:

* A great communicator and team player with excellent interpersonal skills

* Ability to prioritise and manage workload to successfully deliver to deadlines

* Practical in maintenance and DIY skills

* Able to act as a primary key holder, ensuring security is maintained at all times. 

* Conscientious, methodical and a good record keeper

* Able to be flexible in their approach to planning and their working day

* Committed to helping develop an exciting and nurturing learning environment

Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as Regional Premises Manager we can offer you:

* Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust

* A comprehensive and supportive induction programme

* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance

* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change

* Cycle to work scheme 

* Free eye tests              

* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

Based at Smarden Primary School but also responsible for supporting the teams in the Weald & City Region.

Napier Primary Academy, Napier Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4HG

Ore Village Primary Academy, Rye Rd, Hastings, TN35 5DB

Pluckley C of E Primary School, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0QS

Pebsham Primary Academy, School Place, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2PU

To find out more about this role please contact jenny.old@tkat.org or call 07761 036606

Information about the school

Founded in 1716, Smarden original school building is at the heart of the beautiful village. The building at the front dates back to 1858. In 2014/2015, the school underwent extensive refurbishment and new building works. This was a wonderful opportunity for the school and was part of the Priority School Building Programme.

Four new, large classrooms were built to the rear of the old building and we are now able to deliver a 21st century learning environment within a new single-storey building, a new link corridor connecting the two buildings together and a new outdoor space with provision for games, social use and outdoor classrooms.

We also have a wooded area on site where we run Forest School, allowing the children to embrace the outdoors as an inspirational learning environment.

We offer the best learning environment for children ages 2-11. We endeavor to instill the best teaching methods for our articulate and intelligent pupils. We follow the Discover-Explore-Create curriculum, allowing them to be inquisitive and critical thinkers, always giving their best.

In September 2019, Smarden Nursery became part of Smarden Primary School and the wider TKAT family. Smarden Nursery has provided childcare for the village and local area for over 25 years in various formats. Merging with Smarden Primary School has helped to secure the long term future of the setting.

We aim for our children to develop lifelong skills, the ability to take responsibility for their own learning so that they can face future challenges with confidence. We pride ourselves on providing a happy, caring, supportive and positive learning atmosphere where each child can achieve success. We actively encourage partnership between parents and our local community. We live by our values; Ambition, Respect, Kindness.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Speight
• Address:Pluckley Road, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8ND
• Telephone: 01233 770316
• Email: office@smarden-tkat.org

Fax: 01233 770316

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