School Site Manager

eTeach UK Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Site Manager to oversee maintenance and security across two school sites. The successful candidate will manage repairs, liaise with the School Business Manager, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This role offers a supportive team environment and the opportunity to impact children's lives positively. The working hours are 36 hours per week with the potential for flexible scheduling during the interview process.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Close-knit team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in premises maintenance and security management.
• Ability to identify and complete minor repairs and maintenance.
• Skill in effectively communicating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance and security of school sites.
• Liaise closely with the School Business Manager.
• Ensure health and safety compliance on both sites.

Skills

Experience of working in a school or similar environment

Good communication skills

Strong time management

Computer literacy

Awareness of health & safety

Ability to perform manual tasks

Job description

Are you an experienced Site Manager or just looking for a new challenge? If so, a fantastic opportunity has arisen at our school. We require a reliable, practical, cheerful, friendly, proactive and well‑motivated person to take on the management, maintenance and improvement of our school sites.

Christ Church C of E Primary School is located over two sites within the residential ‘Groves’ area in New Malden. Our school has super children, a friendly, hard‑working staff, a supportive parent community and a strong Christian ethos at its heart. The role is to site‑manage both our sites, which are within walking distance of each other and includes residential accommodation located next to the infant site. You will split your time between the sites and be a familiar face for the whole school community.

Key Responsibilities

• Premises maintenance
• Management of the security of the buildings and site, and managing our cleaning contractors
• Ensuring that the inside and outside environment are well‑maintained, well‑presented and meet health and safety requirements
• Close liaison with our School Business Manager

Required skills and experience

• Experience of working in a school or similar environment
• Ability to identify, monitor and complete minor repairs, maintenance, and redecoration
• Good communication skills to work effectively with staff, governors, pupils, contractors, and external users of the school premises
• Strong time management and the ability to meet deadlines
• Computer literacy, with the ability to use email and Word
• Awareness of moving and handling procedures and be physically capable of performing the manual tasks of the role (e.g. lifting, shifting, snow clearing)
• Sound knowledge of health & safety and hygiene procedures and precautions
• Awareness of statutory regulations and the ability to apply that knowledge appropriately

What you can expect

• A welcoming, close‑knit team where your voice matters
• The chance to make a real and lasting difference in children’s lives
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive leadership team that genuinely cares

We believe in investing in our people. When you join Christ Church New Malden, you become part of a family that values and supports one another.

Visits to the school are welcomed, with an opportunity to visit the site manager accommodation.

Hours: 36 hours per week, 52 weeks a year, with 25 days annual leave. Pattern of work: 7.00‑10.30 am & 2.30‑6.00 pm Monday to Friday – these are the suggested hours of work; however, alternatives could be discussed during interview.

For further information please contact Ian Duncan, School Business Manager.

Please note that all successful applicants at Christ Church are required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and the interview panel are trained in safer recruitment.

Interview date: Week beginning 2nd March.