Site Lead

Portswood Primary School; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Portswood Primary School is seeking a dedicated Site Lead to maintain our school site, ensuring it remains safe, secure and well-presented for pupils, staff and visitors. You will work with the Estates team to cover site maintenance, health and safety checks, and contractor coordination.

The role involves supporting day-to-day operations, managing a varied workload, and providing reliable, independent work across a dynamic school environment. Opportunities to support other Trust sites may arise.

Qualifications

• Experience in general maintenance and repairs.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Able to manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Communicates well with staff, contractors and visitors.
• Reliable, flexible and maintains high standards.
• Confident using basic IT systems and keeping accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and grounds to a high standard.
• Carry out routine compliance and safety checks.
• Manage contractor access and day-to-day operational needs.
• Support school events and day-to-day activities.
• Occasional support at other Trust schools to share expertise.

Skills

General maintenance

Health and safety

Site security

Contractor liaison

Records management

IT systems

Job description

Are you practical, proactive and committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for children to learn and thrive?

Portswood Primary School is seeking a dedicated Site Lead to play a key role in maintaining our school site and ensuring it remains safe, secure and well-presented for pupils, staff and visitors. Working as part of our Trust's Estates team, you will undertake a varied role including site maintenance, security, health and safety checks, contractor management and supporting the day-to-day operational needs of the school.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in general maintenance and repairs who takes pride in their work and enjoys solving problems. You'll help maintain buildings and grounds, carry out routine compliance checks, support school events, liaise with contractors and respond to operational issues as they arise. There may also be occasional opportunities to provide support at other Trust schools, helping to share expertise and maintain high standards across our sites.

No two days are the same, and you'll be an important part of ensuring our school community has an environment where everyone can flourish.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience of general maintenance and repairs.
• Has a good understanding of health and safety practices.
• Can manage a varied workload and work independently.
• Communicates well with staff, contractors and visitors.
• Is reliable, flexible and takes pride in maintaining high standards.
• Is confident using basic IT systems and keeping accurate records.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school community.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Membership of a thriving and ambitious Multi Academy Trust.
• A varied and rewarding role where you can make a visible difference every day.

Join us and help create an environment where every child can succeed.