Site Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Arnold; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Arnold is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to ensure a safe, clean, and attractive environment. The role involves managing health and safety standards, budget monitoring, and participating in maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Accommodation options available adjacent to the school. Join a supportive and friendly team offering ongoing staff development.

Benefits

Accommodation option

Regular CPD

Friendly team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a site effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Previous experience in a school environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and clean environment for children and staff.
• Manage annual budget carefully and effectively.
• Part of the cleaning team to maintain school attractiveness.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Maintenance and repair knowledge

Ability to work under initiative

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher and Governors of Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a permanent Site Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team.

You will play a key role in ensuring that our school is a safe, clean, attractive and secure environment for our children to learn in and for our staff to work in. The role requires you to ensure that the site is managed effectively and that all administrative tasks are completed to the highest standard to ensure compliance.

Alongside the Headteacher, you will be responsible for health and safety, ensuring that regulations are followed and adhered to throughout; you will also be part of the cleaning team to ensure that our school is always an inviting place to be for all.

This is a varied and hands‑on role, perfect for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working as part of a team.

The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; knowledge of and the ability to undertake various maintenance and repair works, be pro‑active and able to demonstrate the ability to work under their own initiative.

The role also involves managing an annual budget. This budget must be monitored and spent carefully and effectively.

Previous experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous but not necessarily essential.

We are looking for someone who will become an integral member of our community where children are at the centre. You will take ownership of the school site, working with the children and staff to make it a high‑quality environment for learning.

PLEASE NOTE: This role also has the option of site manager accommodation as the site manager’s bungalow is next door to the school.

What the school offers its staff

This is an excellent and exciting time to join our school. We believe in supporting and developing all staff, with regular CPD and a forward‑thinking, friendly team culture. We welcome visits to the school and the chance to meet members of the team, as well as the leadership team.

Please contact Sharon Seery (office manager) if you would like to arrange a visit to the school or if you have any further questions on 01773 783909 or [e-mail].

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please submit completed applications to our office by email: [e-mail]

Please note we cannot accept CV’s as a form of application.

Application deadline: 9am on Friday 14th Novembr

Interview date: Wednesday 19th November – time to be arranged

Commitment to safeguarding

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.