Site Manager

Warren Primary Academy; Arnold; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Supportive team

Career development

Meaningful role

Job summary

Warren Primary Academy is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Site Manager to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding role at the heart of our school community, ensuring that our buildings and grounds are safe, secure, well-maintained and ready to support excellent teaching and learning every day.

As our Site Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining the school premises, carrying out health and safety checks, undertaking minor repairs and liaising with contractors.

Qualifications

• Practical maintenance, DIY or caretaking experience.
• Pride in maintaining high standards.
• Good knowledge of health and safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise a varied workload.
• Organised, reliable and proactive.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Opening and securing the school site.
• Carrying out routine health and safety inspections and compliance checks.
• Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Monitoring the condition of the school buildings and grounds.
• Supporting contractors working on site.
• Maintaining accurate site and maintenance records.
• Ensuring the school remains safe, secure and welcoming for all users.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & safety

Independent work

Organised & proactive

Communication & teamwork

Job description

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

Warren Primary Academy is seeking to appoint a reliable and enthusiastic Site Manager to join our dedicated team. This is a rewarding role at the heart of our school community, ensuring that our buildings and grounds are safe, secure, well-maintained and ready to support excellent teaching and learning every day.

As our Site Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining the school premises, carrying out health and safety checks, undertaking minor repairs and liaising with contractors. You will take pride in ensuring that every child, member of staff and visitor experiences a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

We are looking for someone who:

1. Has practical maintenance, DIY or caretaking experience.
2. Takes pride in maintaining high standards.
3. Has good knowledge of health and safety practices.
4. Can work independently and prioritise a varied workload.
5. Is organised, reliable and proactive.
6. Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
7. Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Main Responsibilities

1. Opening and securing the school site.
2. Carrying out routine health and safety inspections and compliance checks.
3. Undertaking minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
4. Monitoring the condition of the school buildings and grounds.
5. Supporting contractors working on site.
6. Maintaining accurate site and maintenance records.
7. Ensuring the school remains safe, secure and welcoming for all users.

In return, we offer:

1. A welcoming and supportive school community.
2. Friendly and dedicated staff team.
3. Access to high-quality professional development.
4. A varied and rewarding role where your contribution has a direct impact on children's education.
5. Opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge in premises management and health and safety.

At Warren Primary Academy, we are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring every child achieves their very best. We are looking for a Site Manager who shares our values and will help us continue to provide an exceptional learning environment for our children.

Safeguarding

Warren Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.