Site Manager

Southfield School for Girls; Kettering; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Southfield School For Girls in Northamptonshire is seeking a proactive Site Manager to oversee the management, maintenance, safety and security of our school buildings and grounds.

You will lead a small team, work with the Senior Leadership Team to uphold health and safety standards, and develop a high-quality learning environment for pupils.

The successful candidate will bring strong organisational skills and a commitment to developing facilities with the school’s values in mind.

Qualifications

• Organisational skills and experience in premises management are required.
• Strong leadership and team development abilities are essential.
• Experience maintaining safe and compliant building environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for the management, maintenance, safety and security of school buildings and grounds.
• Work with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure health and safety requirements are met.
• Develop and implement facilities improvement plans and procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Premises management

Team leadership

Job description

Site Manager

Southfield School For Girls is seeking a dedicated and proactive Site Manager to join our successful Secondary school in Northamptonshire, supporting a vibrant community of pupils. With a nationally recognised reputation for high aspiration, high expectations, and sustained academic achievement, this is your opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and developing our outstanding learning environment.

As Site Manager, you’ll lead a team responsible for the management, maintenance, safety, and security of our school buildings and grounds. You’ll work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure all statutory and health and safety requirements are met, and that our facilities continue to offer the best possible environment for learning.

We’re looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, a sound understanding of premises management, and a strong commitment to team leadership and development.

Why join Southfield School For Girls?

• Work as part of a friendly and supportive team in a school with a culture of high aspiration
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Be part of a school with an enviable local and national reputation

Closing date for applications is at 9am Monday, 19th October 2026. Interview date: Thursday, 22nd October 2026.

If this role attracts sufficient interest before closing date, we may decide to interview this vacancy at an earlier date, so an early application is advised. If you want more info about the role, please contact us at [e-mail] or 01536 513063.

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools when preparing their application. The Trust does not prohibit the use of AI; however, any use must be appropriate and must not undermine the principles of safer recruitment, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education (Part 3). Applications must be an honest and accurate reflection of your own experience, skills, values, and suitability to work with children and young people.

Our recruitment processes are designed to assess personal suitability, integrity, and safeguarding understanding. Any inconsistencies between application information, references, and interview responses may be explored further. Providing misleading or misrepresented information may result in an application being withdrawn or an offer of employment being rescinded.

Orbis Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS clearance and appropriate checks in line with KCSIE and safer recruitment guidelines. The school is committed to Equal Opportunities in Employment.