School Site Manager / Site Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Statutory holiday pay included

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced School Site Manager for a busy UK school.

The role involves maintaining a safe, secure, and well-presented learning environment, with expectations of early mornings, evenings, extended shifts, and occasional weekends to support school events and lettings. You will oversee day-to-day maintenance, safety checks, and on-site contractor liaison, ensuring classrooms and outdoor spaces stay safe and operational while contributing to a welcoming school

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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.
• 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.

Skills

School site management

Health & safety awareness

Maintenance skills

Flexibility

Communication skills

Tools

DBS Update Service

Job description

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

About the Role

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.

Site Maintenance & Facilities Management

• 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.

Health & Safety

• 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.

Security & Opening/Closing Duties

• 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.

Grounds & Outdoor Maintenance

• 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.

School Events & Weekend Support

• 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.

Essential Requirements

• 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.

Desirable Requirements

• 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.

What We're Looking For

• 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.

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.
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