Site Manager

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant primary school in Solihull is seeking a Site Manager to oversee security and maintenance. The ideal candidate will work with senior staff and have a positive outlook, practical skills, and the ability to adapt. They will help maintain strong relationships within the school community and support professional development. Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous. Applications should be sent to [e-mail].

Benefits

Full induction programme

Commitment to continued professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred.
• Ability to work as part of a team is important.
• Must have a positive outlook and be reliable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for security and maintenance of the school.
• Work closely with senior staff to support school operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the school.

Skills

Organisational skills

Practical hands-on skills

Ability to build relationships

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

Site Manager

Valley Primary School

Old Lode Lane

Solihull

B92 8LW

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Band C £26,824 - £29,540

Working hours: Monday – Friday, 37 hrs per week (hours to be agreed). All year round.

Starting: ASAP

Closing date for applications: 14th January 2026

Interview Date: Week Beginning 26th January 2026

Valley Primary School is a happy, vibrant school. Our vision is ASPIRE for excellence, ENJOY learning, ACHIEVE success and CHALLENGE ourselves further. This runs through everything that we do within school and we have high expectations for our children. We are seeking to appoint a Site Manager who will join us and be instrumental in moving the school forward.

We are looking for a very organised individual to work closely with the Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and Business Manager to be responsible for the security and maintenance of the school.

The successful candidate will be a positive outlook, be reliable, have practical, hands‑on skills, flexible in attitude and able to cope with the varied nature of the role.

The successful candidate will also need to be resilient, hard‑working and flexible alongside the ability to build and maintain strong relationships across a rapidly improving school. The ability to work as part of a team is important. We also hope the candidate will be enthusiastic and caring.

We offer full support and an induction programme for all new staff, and a commitment to continued professional development.

Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

Valley Primary School is committed to safeguarding children; successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and will be required to disclose all relevant information for appropriate safeguarding checks.

Please note we are unable to accept CV’s.

An informal conversation with the Headteacher for more information about the role can be arranged upon request.
To apply, please download the job description and person specification here. Completed applications should be sent to [e-mail] for the attention of Miss Milewski, Headteacher.

Valley Primary School is a proud member of The Elliot Foundation MAT and works closely with colleagues across our academies and the central team.