The Rowan Schools part of Mersey View Learning Trust.

Premises Manager at The Rowan Schools 

NJC Band G, Point 20 - 25 currently £33,672 - £37,562 (26/27)

We are looking for a committed and experienced Premises Manager to take responsibility for the effective management of our school premises across a designated multi-school site.

The role will be responsible for:

• Health and safety, security, maintenance and cleaning, including building maintenance and the cleanliness and maintenance of furnishings, fixtures, plant and heavy equipment.
• Line management of premises staff, including their deployment across other sites and performance management.
• Oversight of external contractors working across the designated multi-school site premises.

This is an important role in ensuring our school environments are safe, secure, well maintained and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

Please visit Mersey View Learning Trust’s website for further details.

The Trust is required under law and guidance to check the criminal background of all employees. Decisions to appoint will be subject to consideration of an Enhanced Disclosure, including a Barred List check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Because of the nature of the work for which you are applying this post is except from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The amendments to the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered 'protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance on whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website which can be accessed here: 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Successful applicants will be required to complete a confidential medical questionnaire and may be required to undergo a medical examination. 

The Trust may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. This may help identify incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which we may wish to explore with you at interview.

Candidates are asked to complete the application form which is available via Mersey View Learning Trust website, by closing date 13 October 2026.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing Date - Tuesday 13th October

Provisional Interview Date - Thursday 22nd October

Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applicants.