Site Manager

TLTP Education; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

TLTP Education is seeking a reliable Site Manager for a primary school in Croydon, South London, starting ASAP. You will manage daily operations, security, maintenance and pool upkeep to ensure a safe, clean, and well-presented site for pupils and staff.

The role is full-time with a split shift: 6:30am–11:30am and 3:10pm–6:10pm. Local residency to Croydon and reliable travel to the school for both shifts are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management, facilities, maintenance or caretaking.
• Must live locally to Croydon and travel to the school for both shifts.
• Split-shift availability: mornings and afternoons.
• Ability to open/close premises and secure site.

Responsibilities

• Open the premises each morning and prepare the site.
• Lock up the premises and ensure full security.
• Oversee day-to-day running and upkeep of the premises.
• Carry out general maintenance and minor works.
• Maintain grounds, keep site clean and presentable.
• Clean and maintain the swimming pool.
• Monitor security and coordinate larger repairs with contractors.
• Perform regular health and safety checks.
• Support compliance and safety for pupils and staff.
• Respond promptly to site-related issues or emergencies.

Skills

Local to Croydon

Dependable

Organised

Hands-on

Education

Experience in school facilities/caretaking

Tools

Facilities maintenance tools

Pool maintenance tools

Job description

Site Manager

Key Details:

• Site Manager based in Croydon, South London

• Site Manager position begins ASAP

• Site Manager full-time role on a split-shift basis

• Site Manager hours are 6:30am 11:30am and 3:10pm 6:10pm

• Site Manager responsible for the day-to-day management, security and maintenance of the premises

• Site Manager applicants must live locally to Croydon and be able to reliably travel to and from the school for both shifts

• Site Manager responsible for opening and locking up the premises

• Site Manager responsible for swimming pool cleaning and maintenance

• Site Manager applicants should have previous experience in site management, facilities, maintenance, caretaking or a similar role

If you answered yes to the above, then this Site Manager role is for you!

The Role Site Manager

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and hands-on Site Manager to join a welcoming primary school in Croydon, South London, from ASAP.

As the Site Manager, you will have overall responsibility for ensuring the premises are safe, secure, clean and well-maintained on a daily basis. You will play a key role in ensuring the school is ready for pupils and staff each morning and securely locked and safe at the end of the school day.

This is a split-shift position, with working hours of:

Morning: 6:30am 11:30am
Afternoon: 3:10pm 6:10pm

The successful candidate will need to be local to Croydon and able to commit to both parts of the split shift.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Opening the premises each morning and ensuring the site is ready for the school day

• Locking up the premises at the end of the day and ensuring the site is fully secure

• Taking responsibility for the day-to-day running and upkeep of the premises

• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and minor works where appropriate

• Maintaining the grounds and ensuring the site is kept clean, tidy and presentable

• Cleaning and maintaining the swimming pool

• Monitoring the security of the buildings, grounds and equipment

• Reporting and coordinating any larger repairs or maintenance issues

• Liaising with contractors and external service providers when required

• Carrying out regular health and safety checks

• Supporting the school with compliance and ensuring the premises remain safe for pupils, staff and visitors

• Responding promptly to any site-related issues or emergencies

The ideal candidate will be dependable, practical and highly organised, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of the premises. Previous experience in a school, facilities, caretaking or site management environment would be highly desirable.

The School Site Manager

The school is a welcoming and inclusive primary school located in Croydon, South London, committed to providing a safe, positive and supportive environment for its pupils and staff.

The successful Site Manager will be an important member of the school community, taking responsibility for ensuring the premises are safe, secure and well maintained throughout the day.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced caretaker, facilities professional or Site Manager who is looking for a role where they can take genuine ownership of a school site.

Due to the nature of the split-shift pattern, applicants must be based locally to Croydon and able to reliably attend the school for both the morning and afternoon shifts.