Site Manager at St. Katharine’s C.E. (V.A.) Primary School

Dorset Council UK; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council UK is seeking a Site Manager (Permanent) to join our school team. This Grade 6 role (SCP17-SCP22) is full-time across 52 weeks, with a salary range of £32,046 to £34,811 and a Monday–Friday 7am–6pm shift pattern.

Reporting to the School Business Manager, you will ensure the environment is safe, compliant and well maintained, coordinating reactions to events, audits and repairs across the site.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to staff to keep the school environment safe and fully operational.
• Maintain regulatory checks and records for Fire, Health & Safety, Security, and Asbestos.
• Assist Business Manager with site projects, including planning, quotes and budget checks.
• Maintain the school asset register and conduct annual reviews.
• Carry out repairs, painting, plumbing, gardening and general site improvements.
• Oversee daily external cleaning contracts.
• Manage school waste and refuse processes.
• Support staff during events, including setup and occasional after-hours duties.

Job description

Site Manager - Permanent

Grade 6 - SCP17 to SCP22 - Full Time 52 weeks p.a.

F.T.E - £32,046 - £34,811

5 days per week - Monday to Friday, following a shift pattern between 7am and 6pm daily

We have a really exciting opportunity for an experienced, well organised, enthusiastic, dedicated, practical and efficient person to join our school team working as the school Site Manager, reporting to the School Business Manager.

We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team from as soon as possible.

The role enjoys a wide variety of responsibilities and activities, including the following areas:

• Day to day support to all staff across the school to ensure the environment is safe and fully operational at all times for our children and staff.
• Maintaining/keeping regulatory checks and documentation relating to a multitude of areas and subject matters across the school including Fire, Health and Safety, Security, Asbestos, etc.
• Working to provide support to the School Business Manager regarding site projects including planning, quotation and budget research, possessing a competent level of Microsoft office use.
• Maintaining the school asset inventory accurately and carrying out an annual review.
• Repairing, painting, minor plumbing, gardening, maintaining and improving the school site as required.
• Managing the day to day external cleaning contract.
• Controlling and managing the schools refuse requirements.
• Day to day support of staff, including preparing areas of the school for special events, lifting, providing support at occasional out of hours events, etc.

Most importantly you will be a fully integrated member of the whole school staff team supporting our school vision and ensuring that everyone can flourish.

Closing date Monday 23rd November 2026 at midnight

Interview dates w/c 30th November 2026