Key Role Information

Salary
£32,061.00 - £33,699.00
Job type
Permanent
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
17/11/2025 09:00
Interview
19 November 2025
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
Support Pay Scale - Brighton | SCP19 - SCP22
Department
PREM
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

City Academy Whitehawk is a vibrant two form community primary school. We have an exciting opportunity for a committed and motivated professional to join our team as a Premises Manager.

This role is a full time, permanent vacancy working from 7am to 3.30pm, Monday to Thursday and 7am to 3.00pm on Fridays. Working under the guidance of the Headteacher and the Business Manager, the Premises Manager is responsible for ensuring that the school site remains safe and secure for our children, staff and visitors.

Key responsibilities are –

·       Main keyholder for the school premises, responsible for unlocking and locking up daily and during school holidays when needed. Some late evening lock ups may be required to cover school events.

·       Responding to out of hours security and fire alarms

·       Upkeep of the whole school premises and grounds

·       Health and Safety monitoring and testing and oversight of inspections to ensure that the school remains compliant, and that all statutory requirements are met in a timely manner.

·       Carry out minor repairs to the property, fixtures, fittings and equipment to include general decorating.

·       Oversight and management of the school cleaning contract (which may include some cleaning duties to cover absence)

·       Engagement of contractors to complete premises works on site. Liaison with any contractors engaged to ensure all Health and Safety requirements are met and work is completed to a high standard.

·       General porterage duties, setting up of rooms for assemblies, meetings and events. 

·       Acceptance and movement of deliveries.

·       Attendance at staff meetings and training as appropriate.

In return we can offer a great working environment with –

·       A dedicated and supportive staff and leadership team.

·       Access to a network of Aurora Academies Business and Premises professionals including the Trust’s Director of Estates.

·       Respectful, polite and engaged children who greatly value their school.

·       Access to Health & Safety support via our Health & Safety partner.

·       Extensive CPD opportunities including Trust-wide training.

As part of our employment package our staff have access to the Aurora Advantage scheme which provides many benefits including an On Demand GP, access to an Employee Wellbeing and Assistance scheme, high street discounts and a Cycle to Work scheme.

This is a pivotal role in our school, and we encourage all candidates to come for a visit. If you have any queries about the role or would like to arrange a visit please contact Angela Dolan, Business Manager at angeladolan@cawhitehawk.org.uk or by calling 01273 523656.

Qualifications

Current first aid qualification (or willing to work towards)essential
IOSH qualification
Premises Coordinator trained

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Ability to carry out the physical requirements of the role, i.e. lift heavy objects, move bulky objects, carry objects some distance, work at height ascending and descending ladders etcessential

Experience

Previous experience in a similar roleessential
Experience of working with and managing contractorsessential
Caretaking experience
Experience of cleaning and cleaning management
Experience of staff management
Experience of operating and maintaining security systems

Experience of working in a team

Experience of working successfully as part of a teamessential

Personal Attributes

A commitment to Aurora Academies Trust vision, values, and ethosessential
A commitment to the school's vision, values, and ethosessential

About Us

City Academy Whitehawk

Emily Sturt

esturt@auroraacademies.org.uk

Whitehawk Road
Brighton
Brighton
BN2 5FL

Safeguarding Information


Aurora Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. Online searches will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.


Aurora Academies Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.