Assistant Site Manager - West Drayton

Crinkle Recruitment; Stockley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programme

Wellbeing service

CPD and training opportunities

Parking on site

Excellent transport links

Job summary

Laurel Lane Primary School is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You will work with the Site Manager and senior leaders to ensure premises are well maintained and compliant with safety standards.

The role involves maintenance and repairs, supporting site security, monitoring contractors, and assisting with statutory checks to ensure a conducive school environment for learning.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining a school site and premises.
• Ability to carry out maintenance tasks safely and to a high standard.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures and compliance.
• Organised and able to prioritise competing demands effectively.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with staff, contractors and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the school site to a high standard of safety and cleanliness.
• Carry out maintenance, minor repairs and upkeep tasks.
• Support site security and monitor contractors and service providers.
• Assist with statutory checks and health and safety compliance tasks.
• Help create a welcoming, safe environment for pupils and staff.

Job description

Job Reference: CJ5862
Advert Posted On: 20/10/2026

Assistant Site Manager

Contract type: Permanent
Work pattern: 36 hours per week, All year round (52 weeks)
Hours of work: Monday - Thursday, 7.00am - 10.30am and 2.15pm - 6pm and Friday 7.00am - 10.30am and 2.30pm - 6pm. During school holidays hours are more likely to be 8am -4pm.
Salary information: Scale 4, £30,288 - £31,611 per annum (dependent upon experience)
Start date: January 2027

We are looking for a proactive, reliable and skilled Assistant Site Manager to join our team and help ensure that our school remains a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

This is a varied and rewarding role. You will work closely with the Site Manager and senior leaders to maintain high standards across the school site, ensuring the premises are safe, well-maintained and compliant with health and safety requirements. The role includes carrying out maintenance and repairs, supporting site security, monitoring contractors, assisting with statutory checks and helping to ensure that the school environment enables children and staff to thrive.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of supporting the maintenance, security and day-to-day operation of a building or site.
• Has a practical approach and is able to carry out a range of maintenance and repair tasks to a high standard.
• Understands the importance of health and safety and can follow procedures carefully and consistently.
• Is organised and able to prioritise competing demands effectively.
• Can work independently using their own initiative whilst also working as part of a team.
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills and can build positive relationships with staff, contractors and visitors.
• Takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment.
• Is flexible, reliable and willing to support the wider needs of the school community.
• Is committed to contributing positively to the life of St Martin’s CE Primary School and Laurel Lane Primary School.

We can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive team where your contribution will be valued.
• The opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
• A varied role where no two days are the same, with opportunities to develop your practical skills and experience.
• A supportive and caring environment, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing service.
• A proven track record of providing excellent CPD and training opportunities.
• Access to experienced and supportive leaders who will mentor and guide you in your role.
• Parking facilities on site, as well as excellent transport links.
• A caring, vibrant environment in which to work, where your voice is heard and your skills are valued.

Laurel Lane Primary School isclose to bus and overground train routes.

We are committed to offering our staff a wide range of responsibilities that can lead to genuine opportunities to enhance your experiences and advance your career.

Closing date: 6th November 2026 atNoon
Interview date: 11th November 2026
Applicant information: Please note, early applications will be considered ahead of the closing date for interviews. We reserve the right to hold interviews before the closing date.

Safeguarding is our utmost priority. All applicants should be aware that we follow rigorous safer recruitment procedures, including online checks for every candidate. Please see our Child Protection Policy online: Laurel Lane Primary School - School Policies .

Laurel Lane Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.