Site Manager

Bearwood Primary & Nursery School; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Bearwood Primary & Nursery School is seeking to appoint a Site Manager to lead our facilities team and safeguard the safety, function and presentation of our school site. You will coordinate repairs, manage contractors and ensure health and safety compliance to provide a secure environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

This key role requires practical maintenance and DIY skills, a positive approach and the ability to prioritise a busy workload, ensuring the site is welcoming and well

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or school site management.
• Ability to coordinate repairs and manage contractors.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Broad range of maintenance and DIY skills.
• Strong commitment to providing safe, attractive environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the security and safety of the school site at all times.
• Carry out and oversee general maintenance and repairs.
• Manage contractors and coordinate planned maintenance works.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the school buildings and grounds.
• Support compliance with health and safety, safeguarding and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of an attractive, welcoming and inspiring learning environment.

Skills

Facilities management

Site leadership

Contractor coordination

Health and safety compliance

Maintenance & DIY

Security management

Job description

Closing date for applications: 22 September 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 28 September 2026

Bearwood Primary & Nursery School are seeking to appoint a Site Manager.

Are you a proactive leader with a knack for facilities management? Bring your skills to our dynamic and welcoming team and play a vital role in maintaining the safety, functionality and appearance of our school site. From coordinating repairs and managing contractors to ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements, you will help create an environment where children can learn, grow and thrive.

We are looking for a highly motivated and practical individual who takes great pride in their work and enjoys making a difference. With a broad range of maintenance and DIY skills, you will be committed to ensuring our school provides a safe, secure and attractive environment for pupils, staff and visitors alike.

This is a key role within our school community. You will be responsible for the security, safety, general maintenance and presentation of our buildings and extensive grounds, ensuring they are well maintained and ready to support the day-to-day life of the school.

At Bearwood Primary and Nursery School, we believe that a positive environment helps children to flourish. You will therefore play an important part in helping us deliver our vision of "Learning, Enjoying and Succeeding Together", creating an inviting and vibrant setting that reflects the pride we have in our school.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the security and safety of the school site at all times.
• Carry out and oversee general maintenance and repairs.
• Manage contractors and coordinate planned maintenance works.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation across the school buildings and grounds.
• Support compliance with health and safety, safeguarding and statutory requirements.
• Contribute to the development of an attractive, welcoming and inspiring learning environment.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a supportive team, enjoy competitive benefits and have the opportunity to make a real difference in our school community.

At Bearwood Primary and Nursery School, we believe that every child deserves to learn in an environment where they feel safe, valued and inspired. As our Site Manager, you will play a key role in helping us achieve our vision of "Learning, Enjoying and Succeeding Together".

Other Information

We are seeking a professional individual who :

• Be a positive and professional face of our school community
• Work on their own initiative and prioritise their work
• Be responsible for the management of the whole school site, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and Health and Safety are maintained
• Possess a broad range of practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Be responsible for site security and the daily unlocking/locking of the site
• Manage a small group of cleaners to deliver high standards of cleanliness through the school
• Arrange and liaise with contractors on site
• Work in a flexible manner to meet the needs of the school