School Site Manager

St Mary's Catholic Primary School; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading school community as a Site Manager, where you will ensure a safe and inspiring environment for students. This full-time role involves maintaining facilities, managing safety, and collaborating with the leadership team to enhance the school's operations. With excellent benefits and a supportive community, this is a chance to make a real impact.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Access to CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-Work scheme

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Hands-on and caring attitude.
• Skilled in problem-solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance school facilities.
• Oversee repairs and manage contractors.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Job description

Are you ready to be the backbone of a thriving school community?

At Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, we’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Site Manager to create an inspiring and secure environment where young minds can flourish. If you’re hands-on, caring, and skilled in problem-solving with a love for teamwork, we want to hear from you! This is a vital role responsible for maintaining the site and ensuring the safety of all service users.

This full-time, permanent position offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a tangible impact daily. The role involves a 37-hour workweek split across mornings and evenings, ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic setting.

You will work a split shift 5 days a week, ensuring presence during key early morning and evening hours.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary: £27,269 - £30,060 per annum (OLOL Band 4, NJC Points 11–17).
• Excellent benefits:
• Generous Pension Scheme with over 20% employer contributions.
• Access to top-tier CPD opportunities tailored to your development.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering emotional, financial, and legal support.
• Exclusive perks: staff discounts, Cycle-to-Work scheme, and more!
• A welcoming community: collaborate with enthusiastic students, supportive colleagues, and a valued leadership team.
• Great holiday entitlement: 26 days per year plus bank holidays.

Your mission as Site Manager:

You will be central to maintaining and enhancing our school’s facilities, ensuring they are safe, secure, and operational. Key responsibilities include:

• Leadership & collaboration: Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to manage school access and ensure the health and safety of children and staff.
• Problem-solving & maintenance: Oversee repairs, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Facilities management: Maintain systems like alarms, lighting, and heating, and ensure the site remains welcoming and well-kept.
• Development & growth: Learn new skills, share knowledge, and strive for excellence in all tasks.

Why choose Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust?

St Mary's Primary Academy, located in Hyson Green, Nottingham, is part of a network of 36 schools committed to educational excellence. While our Catholic ethos guides us, we warmly welcome individuals of all faiths or none to join our inclusive community.

We invite you to visit the school to experience firsthand what it’s like to work here. For an informal chat or to arrange a site visit, please contact Dave at [e-mail].

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

You do not need to be Catholic to work for our Trust. We value diversity and welcome applications from people of all cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs, including those of different faiths, the Catholic faith, or none. Our diversity enriches our community and supports our mission.

We are a Disability Confident employer and encourage applicants with disabilities or long-term health conditions.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff must share this commitment, and successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment screening, including online searches.