Site Manager

Redbourn Primary School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Redbourn Primary School in the United Kingdom is seeking a permanent, full-time Site Manager for a 52-week contract. The role runs from 10:30am to 6:30pm with a 30-minute lunch break and includes management of the Site Assistant and cleaners, supported by the SBM and Headteacher.

You will ensure the buildings, grounds and equipment operate smoothly, uphold health and safety standards, and prioritise workload with initiative.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a school site is preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check and occupational health clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure satisfactory operation of buildings, grounds and equipment.
• Support the learning environment and uphold health and safety standards.
• Line-manage the Site Assistant and cleaners.
• Coordinate with the School Business Manager and Headteacher.
• Work on own initiative, prioritise daily workload and communicate with staff and contractors.

Skills

Site management

Problem solving

Communication

Health & safety

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a permanent, full time Site Manager for our two form of entry primary school with 375 children on roll from 3-11 years of age. The Site Manager is assisted by a full time Site Assistant and there will be a period of overlap in the middle of the day. This role will be worked from 10.30am until 6.30pm daily (30 min lunch break) and is a 52 week contract, with a paid holiday entitlement of 24 days per year plus bank holidays.

We are looking for a friendly, hardworking and reliable Site Manager to ensure the satisfactory operation of the school's buildings, grounds and equipment to support the learning and work environment and maintain the highest health and safety standards. The school is on a large, flat site and has been well maintained and is in a good state of repair.

The Site Manager will be line manager to our capable Site Assistant and team of cleaners and will be supported by the School Business Manager and Headteacher.

This role will suit someone who has the ability to work on their own initiative, thrives on solving problems, can prioritise their daily workload, has a professional attitude to work and can communicate confidently with school staff and contractors. The school is committed to personal development through performance management and a wide range of training opportunities.

Redbourn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check and occupational health clearance is required with this post, in addition online checks may be undertaken. Please ensure full title, address, email and telephone numbers are provided for given references.

If you are interested in this position, we encourage you to call us to find out more about our school, our children and the post available. We welcome tours of the school, please call the school office on 01582 792341 to make an appointment. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should we receive sufficient suitable applications.