- Victoria Lane Academy
- 22 hrs per week - whole time
Victoria Lane Academy is one of seven schools which form part of Tudhoe Learning Trust. Situated in Coundon, Victoria Lane Academy is a friendly and welcoming school which serves the community within the village.
We are looking to appoint a part time Premises Manager to join our team. The hours of work are Monday-Thursday 6am-10.30am, Friday 6am-10am, however the times of work are negotiable. The role is to commence on 1 st September 2026.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that buildings and site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action as required.
- Daily maintenance of the whole school and cleaning to part.
- Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including CCTV and alarms).
- Undertake minor repairs (i.e. those not requiring a qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site (including painting and decorating).
- Arrange regular maintenance, safety checks and emergency repairs.
- Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales.
- Monitor consumables and stock and order when needed through the office staff.
- Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school.
- Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and act where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to the Head Teacher immediately.
- Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules.
- Basic grounds maintenance - snow clearing, salting during adverse weather, litter picking, bin emptying.
Benefits
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Extensive CPD and upskilling opportunities
For more information about the role, school or Trust please contact Miss Heather Whitfield, Head Teacher on .
The Trust is committed to promoting the welfare of and safeguarding all children in its schools and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, online searches and you will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS Check.
Registered Office:
Tudhoe Learning Trust,
c/o Tudhoe Colliery Primary School,
Front Street,
Tudhoe,
Co Durham,
DL16 6TJ
