School Site Manager

Randstad Education; Gildersome; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a skilled individual to provide strategic leadership for a school site team. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards, managing budgets, overseeing facility rentals, and advising on capital projects. Essential qualifications include prior experience in UK school leadership and strong organisational skills. The role offers autonomy and a comprehensive wellness package, making it a rewarding leadership opportunity in the education sector.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellness package

Autonomy in leadership

Qualifications

• Prior UK experience in school leadership or public sector site management is essential.
• Experience managing budgets and leading small teams like Site Assistants or Caretakers.
• Project management experience for school-wide renovations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the site team, maintaining an 'Ofsted-ready' standard.
• Manage the facilities budget with the School Business Manager.
• Oversee third-party lettings of school facilities.
• Advise on long-term capital projects and prepare CIF bids.
• Manage school's energy-saving initiatives.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Do you have the leadership skills to manage a busy school site team effectively?

Are you tired of being micro-managed and ready to take full ownership of an educational facility?

Could your organisational skills transform our school grounds?

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for the site team, ensuring the campus is maintained to an "Ofsted-ready" standard at all times.
• Work closely with the School Business Manager (SBM) to manage the facilities budget and achieve "Best Value."
• Oversee third-party lettings, ensuring school halls and sports fields are safely managed for community use.
• Advise the Board of Governors on long-term capital projects and help prepare CIF (Condition Improvement Fund) bids.
• Manage the school's energy-saving initiatives, such as LED lighting upgrades and heating efficiency.

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous UK experience in school leadership or public sector site management.
• Proven background in managing budgets and leading small teams (Site Assistants/Caretakers).
• Strong interpersonal skills for communicating with parents, teachers, and external stakeholders.
• Experience in project management for school-wide renovations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness package including mental health support and counselling.
• A sense of autonomy and leadership within a respected Leeds schools.

Contact: Call 0113 246 2500 or email [e-mail].