Site Manager

SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy; Rough Hills; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

SS Mary and John Catholic Primary Academy is seeking a Hands-on Site Manager to oversee daily building and grounds management. Based on site, you will ensure a safe, welcoming environment that supports learning and coordinates with contractors for improvements.

The role requires practical DIY skills and strong knowledge of health and safety. DBS checks and safeguarding are mandatory; early applications are encouraged to strengthen the pool of candidates.

Qualifications

• Hands-on site management experience (school or similar)
• Competent in health and safety practices
• Practical DIY skills to maintain/build the academy environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site management of the building and grounds
• Coordinate safety, security and safeguarding procedures
• Manage contractors and supervise planned maintenance and improvements

Skills

DIY skills

Communication

Health & Safety

Job description

SITE MANAGER

Required ASAP

Pay Scale: £29,071- £31,015

HOURS: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, split shift working:

Monday to Friday
Morning Shift 06:45 - 10:00
Afternoon Shift 14:00 - 18:15

We have an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Site Manager to join our Multi Academy Company, based at SS Mary and John Catholic Primary Academy, to provide effective and efficient site management duties in a safe, welcoming and conducive to learning environment.

Candidates with a trade such as plumbing, painting/decorating, carpentry or electrical would be desirable, although not essential.

We wish to appoint a motivated, adaptable and experienced Site Manager with a high calibre of DIY skills, excellent communication at all levels and good working knowledge of Health and Safety to join our team to maintain and improve the academy building and grounds.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in an environment that focuses on high goals, and rapid improvement.

The successful candidate will follow company policy and procedures to ensure that the safeguarding, security and excellent education of our pupils is paramount.
If you have any further enquiries about this post, please contact the school directly.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and pre-employment medical clearance. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Closing Date: 02/10/2026
(We are keen to receive early applications. We reserve the right to close advertised vacancies earlier than the published deadline, should the need arise).

Interviews: TBC
SS Mary and John is part of the St Gabriel and the Archangel Multi Academy Trust