School Site Manager

Construction; London Borough of Redbridge; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Now is recruiting a School Site Manager for a Redbridge school. You will oversee classroom and site safety, coordinate contractors and maintain buildings and grounds to support learning every day.

Duration is full-time temporary, with term-time hours and a 8:30am–3:30pm schedule. The role rewards practical problem solving, teamwork with school staff, and an Enhanced DBS clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in school premises, caretaking or facilities management.
• Practical maintenance and general repair skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine site inspections and identify maintenance needs
• Complete general repairs and maintain buildings and grounds
• Manage opening, closing and security arrangements as Site Manager
• Complete fire safety and other required site checks
• Keep accurate maintenance and compliance records
• Coordinate contractors, deliveries and classroom setups

Skills

Premises experience

Maintenance skills

Health & safety

Job description

Position: School Site Manager

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: November 2026

Location: Redbridge, Hertfordshire, UK

Salary: .80 per day

Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, higher rates are reserved for candidates with substantial experience and/or relevant training.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role:

Looking for your next Site Manager role where your practical skills make a daily difference? At a school serving the Redbridge community, you will keep classrooms, grounds and shared spaces safe, welcoming and ready for learning. You will take ownership of site checks, repairs and security, working closely with the school team.

As Site Manager, you will coordinate contractors, respond to maintenance priorities and help the premises run smoothly for staff and pupils. If you enjoy solving problems independently while being part of a school community, this is a role worth exploring with Teach Now.

Requirements:

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• Experience in school premises, caretaking or facilities management
• Practical maintenance and general repair skills
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety procedures

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out routine site inspections and identify maintenance needs
• Complete general repairs and maintain buildings and grounds
• Manage opening, closing and security arrangements as Site Manager
• Complete fire safety and other required site checks
• Keep accurate maintenance and compliance records
• Coordinate contractors, deliveries and classroom setups

Our client can offer you:

• Ownership of varied day-to-day site operations
• A chance to see the direct impact of your work on learning
• Regular contact with staff across the school
• Opportunities to use and develop practical maintenance skills
• Scope to coordinate contractors and site improvements
• A varied Site Manager role within a school community

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.