Site Manager Needed For A Friendly Primary School In Norfolk

Marchant Recruitment; West End; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a reliable and hands-on Site Manager to oversee the daily operation and maintenance of a well-established primary school in Norwich, Norfolk. You will manage routine inspections, respond to maintenance requests and coordinate repairs to keep the site running smoothly and safely.

The ideal candidate will have previous school-site experience, practical maintenance skills and a proactive approach to health and safety, security and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a School Site Manager or similar.
• School-based experience is highly desirable.
• Practical maintenance skills and understanding of site operations.
• Knowledge of health and safety, fire safety and security procedures.
• Strong organisation and time management.
• Ability to prioritise maintenance requests and work independently.
• Confidence communicating with contractors and school staff.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Managing the daily opening and closing of the school premises.
• Carrying out regular inspections of buildings, playgrounds and external areas.
• Undertaking minor repairs and routine maintenance within the limits of your competence.
• Identifying hazards and reporting significant defects or maintenance concerns.
• Coordinating contractors and monitoring repair work carried out on site.
• Maintaining site security, key control and appropriate access arrangements.
• Ensuring classrooms and communal spaces are ready for use each day.
• Supporting the setup of furniture and equipment for assemblies, meetings and school events.
• Monitoring site supplies and maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Supporting fire safety procedures, emergency arrangements and health and safety checks.
• Liaising with the school office to ensure maintenance issues are communicated and prioritised.
• Ensuring contractors and visitors follow school safeguarding and site safety procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Health & safety

Site security

Time management

Communication

Independent worker

Record keeping

Prioritisation

Job description

Our client is looking to appoint a reliable, organised and hands‑on Site Manager to oversee the daily operation and maintenance of a well-established primary school in Norwich, Norfolk. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with previous school site experience who is confident managing practical maintenance tasks, site security and the smooth running of school facilities.

• Full-time School Site Manager opportunity

• Primary school with a supportive and community-focused ethos

• Varied role involving maintenance, security and site coordination

• Opportunity to work closely with the headteacher and school office

• Previous school-based site management experience is highly desirable

The successful candidate will take responsibility for ensuring the school premises are safe, secure and ready for use each day. You will manage routine inspections, respond to maintenance requests and coordinate any repairs or specialist work required to keep the site operating effectively.

This role requires someone who is practical, dependable and capable of taking ownership of daily site responsibilities while maintaining clear communication with school leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the daily opening and closing of the school premises.

• Carrying out regular inspections of buildings, playgrounds, entrances and external areas.

• Undertaking minor repairs and routine maintenance within the limits of your competence.

• Identifying hazards and reporting significant defects or maintenance concerns.

• Coordinating contractors and monitoring repair work carried out on site.

• Maintaining site security, key control and appropriate access arrangements.

• Ensuring classrooms and communal spaces are ready for use each day.

• Supporting the setup of furniture and equipment for assemblies, meetings and school events.

• Monitoring site supplies and maintaining accurate maintenance records.

• Supporting fire safety procedures, emergency arrangements and health and safety checks.

• Liaising with the school office to ensure maintenance issues are communicated and prioritised.

• Ensuring contractors and visitors follow school safeguarding and site safety procedures.

About the School

Our client is a welcoming primary school in Norwich that places strong emphasis on pupil safety, community involvement and maintaining a positive learning environment.

The Site Manager will be an important member of the school's operational team, ensuring that staff and pupils have access to safe, clean and well‑maintained facilities.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience as a School Site Manager, Caretaker, Premises Assistant or similar.

• School-based experience is highly desirable.

• Practical maintenance skills and a sound understanding of site operations.

• Good knowledge of health and safety, fire safety and security procedures.

• Strong organisation and time management skills.

• Ability to prioritise maintenance requests and work independently.

• Confidence communicating with contractors, school staff and visitors.

• A flexible and proactive approach to daily responsibilities.

• Experience maintaining site records and coordinating repair work.

• Understanding of safeguarding requirements within a school environment.

• Right to work in the UK.