School Site Manager / Site Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Croydon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced School Site Manager/Site Assistant to join a busy school environment in the Croydon area. The role requires maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented learning space and may include early starts, evenings, and occasional weekend work to support events.

Responsibilities include day-to-day maintenance, safety checks, and coordinating with contractors, with a focus on keeping classrooms and outdoor areas safe and functional.

Qualifications

• Experience as School Site Manager, Caretaker, Premises Officer, or Site Assistant in a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and health & safety practices.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including early starts, late finishes, and occasional weekends.
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enhanced/Updating DBS via Update Service preferred.
• IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification.
• Experience managing contractors and site projects.
• Basic plumbing, electrical, decorating, or carpentry skills.
• Knowledge of school compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, minor repairs, and general handyman duties.
• Monitor and maintain school buildings, grounds, and facilities to a high standard.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections around the site.
• Ensure classrooms, communal areas, and outdoor spaces remain safe and operational.
• Liaise with contractors and monitor their work when on-site.
• Open and secure the school premises daily and respond to alarms.
• Monitor site security and manage visitor access.
• Maintain outdoor areas, car parks, and sports facilities.
• Assist with setting up halls, classrooms, and event spaces.
• Support school events like parents evenings, exams, productions, and sports.

Skills

Site management experience

Flexible hours

Strong communication

Education

Health & Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

Contract Type: Full-Time / Temporary / Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We are seeking an experienced and reliable School Site Manager / Site Assistant to join a busy school environment. The successful candidate must have previous experience working within a school site team and be confident in maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented learning environment.

This role requires flexibility, as working hours may include early mornings, evenings, extended shifts, and occasional weekends to support school events, lettings, and extracurricular activities.

• Carry out day-to-day maintenance, minor repairs, and general handyman duties.
• Monitor and maintain school buildings, grounds, and facilities to a high standard.
• Conduct regular health and safety inspections around the site.
• Ensure classrooms, communal areas, and outdoor spaces remain safe and operational.
• Liaise with contractors and monitor their work when on-site.

• Support the school's health and safety procedures and policies.
• Carry out routine checks on fire alarms, emergency lighting, and security systems.
• Ensure all walkways, entrances, and exits are free from hazards.
• Maintain records of site inspections and maintenance activities.
• Report and address any health and safety concerns promptly.

• Open and secure the school premises daily.
• Respond to alarm activations where required.
• Monitor site security and challenge unauthorised visitors appropriately.
• Ensure gates, doors, and buildings are secured at the end of each day.

• Maintain outdoor areas, car parks, pathways, and sports facilities.
• Arrange for deliveries and movement of equipment around the school.
• Assist with setting up halls, classrooms, and event spaces.

• Support parents' evenings, open evenings, exams, school productions, and sporting events.
• Be available for occasional weekend work to support lettings and extracurricular clubs.
• Assist with room setups and site preparation for special events.

• Previous experience working as a School Site Manager, Caretaker, Premises Officer, or Site Assistant within a school setting.
• Strong knowledge of building maintenance and health & safety practices.
• Ability to carry out minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including early starts, late finishes, and occasional weekends.
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

• Health & Safety qualification (IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent).
• Experience managing contractors and site projects.
• Basic plumbing, electrical, decorating, or carpentry skills.
• Knowledge of school compliance requirements.

• A trustworthy and dependable individual.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Someone who takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment.
• A flexible team player who can support the school whenever needed.

If you have previous school site experience and are looking for your next opportunity in education, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe i