Site Manager

TeacherActive; Alcester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment service is seeking a Senior Caretaker / Site Supervisor for a high-performing secondary school in the Warwickshire area. The role involves day-to-day site maintenance, ensuring safety and compliance, and supervising contractors. Ideal candidates will have practical experience in caretaking and a good understanding of Health & Safety regulations. Apply now for a stable role in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Stable, permanent role

Supportive team environment

Development opportunities on-site

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and site supervision is essential.
• Competent with carpentry, plumbing, painting, or similar.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety in a workplace.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day caretaking and maintenance of the site.
• Conduct routine Health & Safety checks.
• Supervise external contractors and support site lettings.

Skills

Practical experience in caretaking

Basic repairs/DIY skills

Good communication skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Proactive and self-managing

Job description

Senior Caretaker / Site Supervisor

Salary: £28,142 per annum (Scale G, SCP 11)

Start: As soon as available

Closing date: 12 noon, Friday 28th November 2025

Location: Warwickshire area (secondary school, c. 640 students)

An established, high‑performing secondary school in the Warwickshire area is looking for a reliable and hands‑on Senior Caretaker / Site Supervisor to join their site team.

This is a hands‑on operational role ideal for someone with practical maintenance, caretaking or site experience who wants to work in a rewarding school environment. You will support the Business Manager to keep the site safe, secure and well maintained, while taking ownership of day‑to‑day site duties and small projects.

Key responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day caretaking and site maintenance (repairs, cleaning oversight, grounds checks).
• Routine Health & Safety checks and compliance tasks (fire checks, water system checks, site inspections).
• Support opening/closing of the site and management of occasional lettings.
• Carry out minor project works from planning through to completion.
• Liaise with and supervise external contractors.
• Keep the site secure, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.
• Contribute to safeguarding and promote the welfare of children while on site.

Person specification

• Practical experience in caretaking, maintenance, site supervision or similar.
• Competent with basic repairs/DIY (carpentry, plumbing, painting or similar).
• Knowledge of Health & Safety responsibilities in a workplace environment.
• Reliable, proactive and able to manage own workload.
• Good communication skills and able to work with staff, contractors and visitors.
• Flexibility to support out‑of‑hours lettings when required.

Why apply?

• Stable, permanent role in a high‑performing school.
• Clear responsibilities and scope to apply practical skills.
• Supportive team and opportunity to develop on‑site experience.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.