School Facilities Manager: Safe, Secure Campus

Education World Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PAYE only

Free CPD Opportunities

REC Audited Education Status

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Education World Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a welcoming secondary school in Gateshead. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring the premises are safe, secure, compliant, and well maintained to support students and staff.

Working with the facilities team and contractors, you will lead routine maintenance, safety checks, porterage, and emergency response, balancing hands-on duties with strategic oversight.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing facilities or premises, including coordinating staff and contractors.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and premises compliance requirements.
• Practical knowledge of buildings, maintenance and first-line repairs.
• Excellent organisational and leadership abilities to prioritise a demanding workload.
• Effective communication and ability to lead a team.
• Hands-on approach and willingness to undertake physical site duties.
• Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and changing priorities.
• Relevant facilities management or health & safety qualifications are desirable.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for the safe, secure, and effective operation of the school premises.
• Lead, coordinate, and work alongside facilities staff and external contractors.
• Oversee statutory premises compliance checks, including fire, water, gas, electrical safety, and other requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance, inspection, compliance, and site records.
• Manage site security, including opening and securing premises, keyholding, alarms, and call-outs.
• Undertake and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Oversee cleaning, housekeeping, porterage, waste management, and grounds-related activities.
• Monitor plant, equipment, utilities, and building condition, escalating specialist issues where required.
• Support school events, lettings, room setups, and other operational requirements.
• Ensure safeguarding, health and safety, and school procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Facilities management

Staff leadership

Health and safety

Premises compliance

Emergency response

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Facilities management qualifications

Job description

Education World Ltd is seeking an experienced Site Manager for a welcoming secondary school in Gateshead. You will oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring the premises are safe, secure, compliant, and well maintained to support students and staff.

Working with the facilities team and contractors, you will lead routine maintenance, safety checks, porterage, and emergency response, balancing hands-on duties with strategic oversight.