Site Manager

WMJobs; Rugby; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Long Lawford Primary School is looking for a reliable Site Manager to join our team. You will manage caretaking, cleaning and site maintenance, reporting to the Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team, and help keep the school environment safe and welcoming.

The role requires being a nominated key-holder with duties including repairs, overseeing contractors and proactive problem-solving. Shift pattern offers some flexibility and a split 32-hour week across the year.

Qualifications

• Be a nominated key-holder.
• Identify damage and ensure action taken.
• Ensure COSHH records are maintained.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs.
• Oversee contractors.
• Team management skills.
• Able to take initiative and be proactive.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for caretaking, cleaning and site maintenance across the school.
• Ensure that school buildings and grounds are safe, secure and well maintained.
• Respond promptly to site-related emergencies as required.
• Work within established procedures to support smooth day-to-day running of the school.
• Uphold safeguarding policies and contribute to a safe environment for pupils and staff.

Skills

Nominated key-holder

Identify damage & action

COSHH records management

Maintenance & repairs

Oversee contractors

Team management

Initiative & proactivity

Job description

School Site Manager

Long Lawford Primary School

Permanent Position

Long Lawford Primary School is seeking a reliable, proactive and committed Site Manager to join our dedicated team and help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors.

School Site Manager

Long Lawford Primary School

Permanent Position

Long Lawford Primary School is seeking a reliable, proactive and committed Site Manager to join our dedicated team and help maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors.

Working Hours

Split Shift Pattern 32 hours per week 52 weeks a year

Band G

SCP 11-14 £25,549.84 - £27,715.46

• Monday to Friday: 7.00am to 10.00am
• Monday - Thursday: 2.45pm - 6.15pm.
• Friday: 2.45pm to 5.30pm

Flexible Working Opportunities

For the right candidate, we can offer flexibility with either the morning or afternoon element of the shift pattern. Specific working arrangements can be discussed and agreed at interview.

About Us

Long Lawford Primary School is a welcoming and forward-thinking primary school located in the heart of the village of Long Lawford, Rugby. We are committed to providing every child with the highest quality education within a safe, caring and stimulating environment. Our dedicated staff team works together to ensure that all pupils are supported, challenged and inspired to achieve their full potential.

About The Role

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and motivated individual to join our team and play a key role in maintaining our school environment. Reporting to the Headteacher, School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the effective delivery of caretaking, cleaning and site maintenance services across the school.

The role involves ensuring that all school buildings and grounds are safe, secure and well maintained, undertaking routine maintenance and minor repairs, overseeing caretaking operations, and responding promptly to site-related emergencies as required. Working within established procedures and under broad direction, the postholder will contribute significantly to the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the successful candidate will be expected to uphold the school's safeguarding policies and contribute to creating a safe and secure environment for all pupils, staff and visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, organised and conscientious individual who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys being part of a supportive school community.

Key Requirements

• Be a nominated key-holder
• Identify damage and ensure action taken
• Ensure COSHH records are maintained
• Carry out maintenance and repairs
• Oversee contractors
• Team management skills
• Able to take initiative and be proactive

Relevant Allowances

None

Closing date

for applications is Thursday 24th September 2026 at 9am. Shortlisting will take place shortly after. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 29th September 2026. Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted further.

Long Lawford Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.