School Site & Facilities Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Stanmore; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

LGPS pension scheme

NUS Card & CSSC membership

Well-being programs

Job summary

Avanti Gardens School in Bristol is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety and day-to-day operations of the school site. You will work with the Principal and wider team to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors, and to keep facilities well-maintained.

You will lead on-site operations, manage contractors and cleaners, coordinate health and safety checks, and handle lettings and budget management, ensuring work aligns with Avanti Schools

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day maintenance, security, cleaning, caretaker and general upkeep of the school site, ensuring facilities are safe, well-maintained and fit for purpose.
• Lead and coordinate contractors, cleaners and site staff, ensuring work is completed to a high standard, within agreed timescales and in line with Avanti Schools Trust policies and requirements.
• Manage health and safety, compliance checks, inspections, risk assessments, maintenance schedules and associated records, promptly escalating any significant issues or risks to the Principal and relevant colleagues.
• Manage lettings, deliveries, stock, equipment, supplies and site-related budgets, ensuring resources are appropriately maintained, securely stored and used effectively.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, contractors, parents and other stakeholders, while contributing to the wider life of the school and upholding the Trust’s ethos, safeguarding responsibilities and commitment to the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

Communication skills

Problem solving

Safeguarding students

Job description

Avanti Gardens School in Bristol is seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety and day-to-day operations of the school site. You will work with the Principal and wider team to ensure a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors, and to keep facilities well-maintained.

You will lead on-site operations, manage contractors and cleaners, coordinate health and safety checks, and handle lettings and budget management, ensuring work aligns with Avanti Schools