School Site Manager

REESON Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated School Site Manager for a primary school in Brent, NW10. The candidate will oversee site maintenance, ensure health & safety compliance, and manage contractors. Ideal candidates should have caretaking experience and practical DIY skills, along with good organizational and communication abilities. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a safe and welcoming learning environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caretaking, facilities, or site management role.
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations, COSHH.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs independently.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• A valid enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operation of the school site.
• Carry out health & safety checks and ensure compliance.
• Manage contractors and external service providers.
• Lead on site security and respond to emergencies.
• Oversee maintenance budgets and carry out repairs.

Skills

Caretaking experience

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Practical DIY skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

School Site Manager - Brent - NW10 - Immediate Start

Reeson Education is proud to be supporting a fantastic and inclusive primary school in Brent NW10 which is seeking a dedicated and skilled School Site Manager to oversee all aspects of site management and maintenance across the school grounds.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong background in facilities or site management to take on a lead role in ensuring a safe, clean, and efficient learning environment for pupils and staff alike.

Someone with a strong general DIY knowledge and proven trade experience would also be suitable.

About this School Site Manager role

• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operation of the school site, including buildings, grounds, and facilities at this 1 form entry school.
• Carry out regular health & safety checks, fire alarm testing, and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements and log on the system accordingly, basic IT skills would also be a bonus.
• Manage and coordinate contractors, cleaning teams, and external service providers.
• Lead on site security, including opening and closing the premises, monitoring access, and responding to emergencies.
• Oversee maintenance budgets and carry out basic repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance.
• Work closely with senior leadership and school business managers to ensure the site is safe, welcoming, and well maintained.

The Ideal School Site Manager Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience in a caretaking, facilities, or site management role (ideally in a school or similar environment).
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety regulations, COSHH, and premises compliance.
• Practical DIY and maintenance skills with the ability to carry out minor repairs independently.
• Good organisational and communication skills, and the ability to lead and manage others.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and the flexibility to support school events and occasional out-of-hours requirements.
• A valid enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one through Reeson.

If keen to know more about this Site Manager role, please don't hesitate to send your updated CV or please call Dan on (phone number removed).

Reeson Education

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%