School Site Manager — Facilities, Safety & Grounds Lead

Dorset Council; Nursling; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative team

Career progression

Flexible working

Wellbeing day

Training and development

LGPS/Teacher Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Lifestyle discounts

Job summary

Bearwood Primary & Nursery School is seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee security, maintenance and presentation of the school buildings and grounds.

You will coordinate repairs, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety to provide a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff. This role is pivotal in supporting day-to-day school life and upholding our values.

Qualifications

• Experience in site/facilities management within a school setting.
• Ability to coordinate repairs and manage contractors.
• Commitment to health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security and safety of the school site at all times.
• Carry out and oversee general maintenance and repairs.
• Manage contractors and coordinate planned maintenance works.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the school buildings and grounds.
• Support compliance with health and safety, safeguarding and statutory requirements.

Skills

Maintenance skills

DIY skills

Contractor management

Health & safety

Security management

Job description

Bearwood Primary & Nursery School is seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee security, maintenance and presentation of the school buildings and grounds.

You will coordinate repairs, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety to provide a safe, welcoming environment for pupils and staff. This role is pivotal in supporting day-to-day school life and upholding our values.