Start date: September 2026. Ideally, the successful candidate will be available from July 2026 to allow for a handover period.
Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
This role includes working during school holidays, including the summer break.
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, split shift (7:00am-11:00am and 2:00pm-6:00pm). Some flexibility may be considered to meet the needs of the school.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Site Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, and day-to-day operation of our school site. This is a key role in ensuring a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment in which our pupils can learn and thrive.
The successful candidate will take pride in the school’s appearance and functionality, playing a central role in everything from routine maintenance to larger site improvement projects. Working closely with the Headteacher and Finance & Business Manager, you will help ensure the effective use of resources while maintaining full compliance with health and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Take a proactive approach to site development, ensuring the environment is safe, functional, and well-presented
- Lead and promote a positive health and safety culture across the school
- Manage all health and safety processes, including risk assessments, training, and statutory compliance checks (e.g. fire alarms, emergency lighting)
- Conduct regular site inspections to maintain high standards of safety and presentation
- Oversee the maintenance and efficient operation of buildings and utilities, carrying out minor repairs and redecoration as required
- Plan and deliver an annual maintenance and improvement programme in collaboration with the Headteacher and Business Manager
- Manage external contractors, ensuring work is completed to a high standard
- Monitor budgets and manage ordering of caretaking and cleaning supplies
- Report to the Governing Body on premises, health and safety matters
- Support school events, including setting up furniture and equipment, and working flexibly when required
- Act as a keyholder, responsible for site security, opening and closing the premises, and responding to out-of-hours emergencies
We Are Seeking a Professional Who
- Has sound knowledge and experience of health and safety regulations and compliance
- Is reliable, flexible, and able to prioritise workloads effectively
- Can work independently using their own initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team
- Demonstrates strong communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders
- Is committed to following school policies, particularly in relation to safeguarding and site safety
- Has good practical DIY skills; experience in a trade (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, painting/decorating) would be advantageous but is not essential
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant contribution to the ongoing development and safe operation of the school environment.
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Hours: 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
This role includes working during school holidays, including the summer break.
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, split shift (7:00am-11:00am and 2:00pm-6:00pm). Some flexibility may be considered to meet the needs of the school.
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Site Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, and day-to-day operation of our school site. This is a key role in ensuring a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment in which our pupils can learn and thrive.
The successful candidate will take pride in the school’s appearance and functionality, playing a central role in everything from routine maintenance to larger site improvement projects. Working closely with the Headteacher and Finance & Business Manager, you will help ensure the effective use of resources while maintaining full compliance with health and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Take a proactive approach to site development, ensuring the environment is safe, functional, and well-presented
- Lead and promote a positive health and safety culture across the school
- Manage all health and safety processes, including risk assessments, training, and statutory compliance checks (e.g. fire alarms, emergency lighting)
- Conduct regular site inspections to maintain high standards of safety and presentation
- Oversee the maintenance and efficient operation of buildings and utilities, carrying out minor repairs and redecoration as required
- Plan and deliver an annual maintenance and improvement programme in collaboration with the Headteacher and Business Manager
- Manage external contractors, ensuring work is completed to a high standard
- Monitor budgets and manage ordering of caretaking and cleaning supplies
- Report to the Governing Body on premises, health and safety matters
- Support school events, including setting up furniture and equipment, and working flexibly when required
- Act as a keyholder, responsible for site security, opening and closing the premises, and responding to out-of-hours emergencies
We Are Seeking a Professional Who
- Has sound knowledge and experience of health and safety regulations and compliance
- Is reliable, flexible, and able to prioritise workloads effectively
- Can work independently using their own initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team
- Demonstrates strong communication skills with a wide range of stakeholders
- Is committed to following school policies, particularly in relation to safeguarding and site safety
- Has good practical DIY skills; experience in a trade (e.g. carpentry, plumbing, painting/decorating) would be advantageous but is not essential
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a significant contribution to the ongoing development and safe operation of the school environment.
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