Site and Facilities Manager

Hanwell Fields Community School; Banbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Flick Learning access

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Healthcare plan

Free parking

Personal day off

Job summary

Hanwell Fields Community School is seeking a part-time Site and Facilities Manager to oversee the safe, attractive and secure environment used by pupils and staff. You will lead the site team, manage premises improvements and ensure daily operations run smoothly with strong safety practices and stakeholder communication.

We value a proactive, child-centred approach, professional development, and a collaborative culture within United Learning, with opportunities to contribute to ongoing

Qualifications

• Experience leading school facilities or site teams and ensuring a safe, well-maintained environment.
• Proactive, reliable leader with strong communication.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance and risk assessments.
• Experience in budgeting and delivering premises improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the school site operates efficiently every day.
• Oversee health and safety compliance and risk assessments.
• Supervise caretaking and cleaning teams.
• Manage contractors and service providers.
• Provide out-of-hours callout cover and security management.
• Communicate with staff and external stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Safeguarding

Budgeting

Contractor management

Premises maintenance

Job description

Site and Facilities Manager

Location: Hanwell Fields Community School

Basis: Part Time

At Hanwell Fields Community School, our belief is that innovative, quality teaching lies at the heart of everything we do. We are a hard-working team, where staff at all levels are encouraged to develop themselves and be the best they can be in a supportive environment. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all candidates eager to play an important role in the future of our school. Hanwell Fields Community School is committed to the development of all staff and professional development is integral to our values. Our bespoke induction programme ensures new staff quickly become part of the HFCS family and are familiar with the school’s routines and structures. At Hanwell Fields we are committed to providing a working environment that promotes the good health and well-being of all its employees, encouraging everyone to have 'Good Days at Work'. It is part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning Hanwell Fields Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Salary FTE- £31K-£38K-D.O.E Pro Rata- £20,66-£25,333

Contractual hours: 25 Basis Part Time

Region: Banbury

Job category/type: Support Staff

Date posted: 28/01/2026

Job reference: REQ004599

Attachments: Site Manager Advert.docx, Site and Facilities Manage (New).docx

Job description

At Hanwell Fields Community School, our belief is that innovative, quality teaching lies at the heart of everything we do. We never ask our staff to do anything that does not have a positive impact on pupil outcomes, nor anything we would not do ourselves. We are a hard working inclusive team, where staff at all levels are encouraged to develop themselves and be the best they can be, in a supportive environment that is focused on teacher CPD.

We are currently recruiting for a Site and Facilities Manager to establish, maintain and monitor the provision of a safe, attractive and secure environment for the users of Hanwell Fields Community School. As our site and facilities manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that the School’s site is a clean, efficient, safe, and secure place to study and work, providing an optimum environment for our students and staff.

You will bring passion and a strategic mindset to our site and facility functions ensuring that they align with the current and future needs of the School.

This vacancy represents an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious, inclusive organisation that works within the nationally renowned United Learning Trust. We would welcome applications from candidates who are eager to play an important role in the future of our school.

Our Needs:

• A reliable, proactive leader who ensures the school site operates efficiently every day.
• Rigorous management of health & safety compliance, statutory checks, and risk assessments.
• Strong oversight of safeguarding procedures relating to site access, contractors, and visitors.
• Clean, hygienic classrooms, hallways, and facilities that reflect the school’s values.
• High‑quality maintenance of buildings, grounds, play areas, and early years outdoor spaces.
• A strategic approach to planning, budgeting, and delivering premises improvements and capital projects.
• Effective supervision and direction of the caretaking and cleaning teams.
• Professional management of contractors and service providers to ensure high standards.
• Reliable key‑holding, security, and callout cover, including out‑of‑hours responsibilities when needed.
• Clear communication with staff, leadership, and external stakeholders.
• A child‑centred approach that helps maintain a welcoming and caring school environment.
• A forward‑thinking mindset to develop the site in line with future school needs.

Our offer:

• Plenty of opportunities for professional development, within our school and the Trust
• An individual CPD pathway, to develop practice, and help you reach the next stage in your career, with a free learning platform via Flick Learning.
• A team culture dedicated to innovative teaching methods and implementing current research
• An opportunity to work in a charitable organisation that is focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged children; the core value of the Trust is "best in everyone"
• A competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Enrolment into a contributory pension scheme
• Popular benefits and rewards programme
• Healthcare Plan (enrolment after 6 months service)
• £500 reward referral scheme
• Free parking
• A paid personal day off to use as and when you like

At Hanwell Fields we arecommitted to providing a working environment that promotes the good health and well-being of all its employees, encouraging everyone to have 'Good Days at Work'.

The closing date for applications is 24 th February 2026 (Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible)

Hanwell Fields Community School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all who work at the School to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and checks with previous employers.