Premises Manager EDV/2025/TC/38513 Tavistock College Crowndale Road, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 8DD[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tavistock is looking for a dedicated Premises Manager to oversee the effective management and maintenance of college facilities. This role requires ensuring a safe and clean environment, supporting the caretaking team, and participating in a call-out system on a rota basis. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the overall safety and security of facilities, providing for the teaching and community needs of the college.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Tech Scheme

Eyecare Vouchers

Access to Discounts

CPD opportunities

Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package

Long Service Days

On site Parking

Excellent Training Package

Employee Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or similar roles.
• Ability to maintain a safe and secure environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management and maintenance of college facilities.
• Ensure the college environment is safe and clean.
• Support the caretaking team.

Job description

Tavistock College is proud to serve their community and beyond.

We promise to do whatever it takes to ensure that every student at Tavistock College achieves their potential. We make this commitment so that every young person can live a life of choice and opportunity.

Our College is a community and we firmly believe that students achieve when they feel a genuine security that supports learning and promotes social responsibility. We also take our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children seriously so that they are safe, happy and healthy - this is our most important responsibility.

We work closely with families as we believe that educating children is a joint effort between home and College.

Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.

Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Access to Discounts
• CPD opportunities
• Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package
• Long Service Days
• On site Parking - In some locations
• Excellent Training Package
• Employee Recognition Scheme

Why choose DMAT?

DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be.

On appointment, your main place of work will be at Tavistock College, but you may be required to work at any other premises occupied by the Employer or any of the Employer’s Academies within Devon as directed by the Employer.

Summary of the Role:

The Premises Manager oversees the effective management, safety, maintenance, and development of college buildings, facilities, and grounds. The role ensures the college environment is safe, secure, clean, well-maintained, and supportive of teaching, learning, and community use.

To provide support and aid the caretaking team and any other users outside of school hours.

This post has keyholder responsibilities and you will be expected to be part of a call-out system on a rota basis.

Please see attached Job Description for further details of this role.

Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance

The Privacy Notice sets our general principles in relation to Data Protection and the General Data Protection Regulations. You should also abide all Trust policies relating to the use of data including but not limited to:

• Acceptable Use Policy
• Records Retention Policy
• Personal Data Breach Procedure
• Employee Code of Conduct
• E-safety Policy
• Social Media Policy
• Use of Personal Devices Policy

You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data they see prior to their first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of teachers’ contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

You will have undertaken an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act Exemption

‘This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.’

Your application form will be processed by My New Term who act for DMAT as a data processor- please see our Privacy Notice for more information about how we process job applicant personal data.

The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT HQ to complete mandatory training.

Training Details:

Location: Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY

Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week:

To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.

Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.