Site Manager - Kenmore Park Infant School

Harrow Council; England; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking a Site Manager for Kenmore Park Schools in Harrow. This role involves overseeing site maintenance, ensuring safety compliance, and managing a team. The ideal candidate has strong site management experience, handyperson skills, and the capability to maintain an inviting and safe environment for students and staff. The position offers a vibrant school atmosphere. Applications are due by 9 a.m. on January 5th, 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site management and team management.
• Competence in using IT for administrative tasks.
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance and risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of site management and administrative functions.
• Ensure site security and cleanliness while managing contractors.
• Conduct routine maintenance and advise on site improvements.

Skills

Site management experience

Team leadership

Health and safety compliance

Handyperson skills

Verbal and written literacy

Education

COSHH certificates

Job description

Overview

School: Kenmore Park Schools

Address: Moorhouse Road, Kenton, Harrow, Middlesex, HA3 9JA

Website:

Site Manager

Salary: Scale G08 / Point 29: £39,846.00 (36 hours per week - full time)

7.2 hours per day.

Required to take up post by the end of February or early March 2026 at the latest.

Hours: Monday to Friday with some weekend working to support school lettings.

The Headteachers and Governors are looking to appoint a Site Manager to oversee one site which accommodates two successful schools on the same site.

We are looking for someone who really enjoys working with adults & children, has a strong work ethic and enjoys repairing things and takes pride in their work. Experience of this type of work is an advantage.

The Site Manager will be proactive and responsible for the maintenance and good working order of the school site and provide an appropriately safe, clean, attractive and secure environment for all.

We are two popular schools with a team of staff who are totally committed to the children, their welfare, education and team working. Both school leaders require a committed Site Manager who will take pride in the school site by caring for it and love it as the children, parents, governors and staff already do.

Duties will include:

• To be responsible for all aspects of site management, associated administrative functions and team leadership including a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the fabric and grounds of the
• Responsible for site security, cleanliness, porterage, commissioning & monitoring contracts/contractors, conducting routine maintenance and refurbishment, including minor
• Advising the School Administrators/Headteachers on improvements to the general school environment, to improve the productivity of site management.
• Carry out pre-planned maintenance programmes and risk assessments.
• Leadership responsibilities will include all site staff including cleaning team to ensure high quality of work, clear direction and support in line with H & S.
• Following all school, health & Safety and LA policies and procedures.
• Overseeing school lets and the work on community payback onsite through the probation service.

Applicants must have experience of site management and line managing a team of people. Excellent IT, verbal and written literacy skills. They must also possess qualifications required for the safe management of a school site such as COSHH certificates & manual handling. Other areas include experience and knowledge of premises health and safety compliance, handyperson skills and where possible including carpentry, plumbing, electrical and decorating skills. Examples of this must be provided at interview. Further training will also be provided on recruitment.

About you

Kenmore Park Schools are two successful and aspirational four form entry multicultural schools with a neighbouring Children Centre/Family Hub situated on part of the grounds.

We offer:

• A happy and vibrant school site at the heart of the community with outstanding children and facilities
• Staff who are friendly, positive about their roles and responsibilities aiming to provide a safe and fit for purpose learning environment for our learners.
• Supportive, hardworking and dedicated school leadership and governors who care passionately about the school and the community
• A visionary School Leadership Team who aim to provide excellent opportunities for professional development and skills to support them management of a large site.
• The opportunity to make a real contribution to the life of the school and the lives of our future generation.

How to apply

For further details and to look around our exciting school, please contact the school office on

Kenmore Park Infant and Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to the post is subject to an enhanced CRB and background checks, social media checks and references;

Closing date: 9 a.m. Monday 5th January 2026.

Interviews: Week beginning 19th January 2026

Application form is available to download from the school website: . (non-teaching staff application form) Any enquiries please contact Mrs. Nathwani on .

Completed application forms to be emailed to:

By 9 am. on 5th January 2025 (Please note we do not accept CVs)

An equal opportunities employer.