Experienced School Site Manager - Rushden, Northamptonshire

Marchant Recruitment; Rushden; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an energetic School Site Manager for a part-time position at a welcoming secondary school in Rushden, Northamptonshire. The role focuses on site upkeep, safety, and compliance to support a safe learning environment.

You will maintain a secure, clean, and well-serviced site, oversee facilities operations, and work closely with the site team and senior leadership to ensure smooth daily activities for staff and students. Immediate start offered.

Qualifications

• Prior background in facilities management or school site management.
• Understanding of building upkeep, statutory compliance, health guidelines, and safety protocols.
• Hands-on, resourceful mindset with strong troubleshooting and coordination abilities.
• Ability to operate independently, lead a team and collaborate with school staff.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Enhanced DBS certificate required or willing to undergo one.
• Authorized to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a secure, clean, and properly serviced site for students and staff.
• Oversee facilities management and ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Collaborate with the site team and senior leadership to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Foster a productive and safe atmosphere through proactive site management.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Health & Safety

Project coordination

Troubleshooting

Communication

DBS clearance

Job description

Our client is looking for a dependable and energetic School Site Manager to become part of a welcoming secondary school located in Rushden. This permanent, part-time role begins immediately.

Community-oriented school environment in Rushden

Essential leadership role focused on site upkeep, compliance, and safety

This represents an excellent opening for an experienced or motivated professional to contribute significantly to a dynamic school setting. The appointed candidate will maintain a secure, clean, and properly serviced site, oversee facilities management and ensure all operations run smoothly. Collaboration with the site team and senior leadership will guarantee seamless daily operations, fostering a productive and safe atmosphere for students and staff.

Requirements

Prior background in facilities management, school site management, or general maintenance (preferred)

Fundamental understanding of building upkeep, statutory compliance, health guidelines, and safety protocols

Resourceful, hands-on mindset paired with strong troubleshooting and project coordination abilities

Capable of operating independently, leading a team, and collaborating closely with school staff

Effective interpersonal, communication, and organizational competencies

Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate (or be willing to undergo one)

Authorized to work in the UK

Experienced School Site Manager - Rushden, Northamptonshire Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom