Site Manager for Purbeck Schools at Coastal Learning Partnership

Dorset Council; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to oversee security, safety, and maintenance across several Purbeck schools. The successful candidate must have experience in a similar role and should be knowledgeable in Health & Safety legislation to maintain a safe environment for staff and students.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Site Manager role is essential.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for security, safety, and maintenance across four Purbeck schools.
• Overseeing cleaning staff and performing general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Security

Maintenance

Health & Safety Knowledge

Job description

About the role

Coastal Learning Partnership is seeking to appoint a dedicated, versatile, and self-motivated Site Manager responsible for security, safety, and maintenance across four Purbeck schools:

• Lulworth and Winfrith CE Primary School
• Stoborough CE Primary School
• Wareham St Mary CE Primary School
• Wool CE Primary School

The successful candidate will perform a full range of duties at each site, including general security, maintenance, handyperson activities, and overseeing cleaning staff. Experience in a similar role is essential; knowledge of Health & Safety legislation is desirable.

Applicants are encouraged to visit our website for more information about the Trust and our schools: https://www.coastalpartnership.co.uk/

Visits to the schools are welcome; please contact Wool CE Primary School at 01929 462569 to arrange an appointment.

External candidates should apply by completing the application form and sending it to [e-mail].

Closing date: Midnight, Thursday 19 June 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 25 June 2025

Further Information

The schools are part of the Coastal Learning Partnership Multi Academy Trust, a collaborative network of twenty schools sharing common goals and values.

To comply with safer recruitment practices, incomplete applications will not be shortlisted. Please include full employment and education history, two referees, and explanations for any employment gaps. CVs are not accepted from external candidates.

About Us

Coastal Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding children and young people. The successful candidate will undergo pre-employment checks, including health assessments, Enhanced DBS, Child Barred List, and reference checks. Online searches will be conducted as part of safeguarding procedures, and only relevant information will be shared. It is an offense to apply if barred from working with children.

We are an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration. We foster a culture of service, inspiration, empowerment, and inclusivity where everyone is encouraged to achieve and be heard.