School Facilities & Safety Lead

Sandbrook Community Primary; Castleton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandbrook Community Primary is seeking a capable School Site Manager to oversee the management, maintenance, safety and security of the school premises. This full-time, permanent role ensures the learning environment is safe, clean, compliant, and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

The successful applicant will be proactive, with strong compliance and collaborative communication skills, coordinating contractors, conducting routine building checks, and driving energy conservation and

Qualifications

• Proactive, preventative approach to site issues.
• Ability to engage with pupils and staff positively.
• Strong record-keeping for compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health & Safety, legionella, fire safety, and risk assessments are fully compliant.
• Main keyholder; manage site security, access control and emergency responses.
• Perform first-line repairs, maintenance, decoration, and routine building checks.
• Lead assistant site staff and cleaning teams.
• Supervise external contractors; obtain quotes and monitor quality.
• Drive energy conservation and environmental initiatives across the site.

Skills

Proactive care

Child-friendly attitude

Compliance & safety

Collaborative communication

Job description

Sandbrook Community Primary is seeking a capable School Site Manager to oversee the management, maintenance, safety and security of the school premises. This full-time, permanent role ensures the learning environment is safe, clean, compliant, and welcoming for students, staff and visitors.

The successful applicant will be proactive, with strong compliance and collaborative communication skills, coordinating contractors, conducting routine building checks, and driving energy conservation and