Site Manager - Primary School

Empowering Learning Ltd; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Empowering Learning Ltd in Swadlincote is seeking a reliable Site Manager for our primary school. You will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance, security and safe operation of the site, ensuring buildings, grounds and facilities are well maintained to support pupils, staff and visitors.

This permanent, full-time role requires hands-on maintenance, strong health and safety awareness, and the ability to coordinate contractors and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Maintenance/Facilities management experience
• Good DIY and problem-solving skills
• Sound understanding of health and safety in the workplace
• Organised, dependable and able to manage competing priorities
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Focus on safeguarding children and maintaining professional boundaries in a school environment

Responsibilities

• Open and close the school premises, ensuring the site is secure at all times.
• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and general DIY tasks.
• Undertake regular site inspections and identify maintenance issues, hazards and required improvements.
• Ensure the school complies with health and safety, fire safety and security procedures.
• Monitor heating, lighting, ventilation and other site services.
• Maintain the school grounds, outdoor areas, pathways and play areas.
• Manage contractors and oversee maintenance work, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standard.
• Carry out regular checks of fire alarms, emergency lighting and other safety equipment in line with the school's procedures and applicable requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, repairs and health and safety checks.
• Support the delivery, movement and storage of equipment, furniture and supplies.
• Prepare rooms and facilities for school events, meetings and activities.
• Liaise with the Headteacher, school office and other staff regarding site requirements.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, urgent repairs and security concerns.
• Promote a safe, clean and positive environment for children, staff and visitors.

Skills

Maintenance experience

DIY skills

Health & safety

Organised

Initiative

Communication

Safeguarding

Job description

Location: Swadlincote, Derbyshire

Hours: Full-time

Contract: Permanent, subject to appointment terms

Salary: Dependent on experience

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable, practical and proactive Site Manager to join our primary school team in Swadlincote. The successful candidate will take pride in maintaining a safe, secure, clean and welcoming school environment for pupils, staff, parents and visitors.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance and security of the school premises, ensuring that buildings, grounds and facilities are kept in excellent condition and comply with relevant health and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Open and close the school premises, ensuring the site is secure at all times.
• Carry out routine maintenance, repairs and general DIY tasks.
• Undertake regular site inspections and identify maintenance issues, hazards and required improvements.
• Ensure the school complies with health and safety, fire safety and security procedures.
• Monitor heating, lighting, ventilation and other site services.
• Maintain the school grounds, outdoor areas, pathways and play areas.
• Manage contractors and oversee maintenance work, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standard.
• Carry out regular checks of fire alarms, emergency lighting and other safety equipment in line with the school's procedures and applicable requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, repairs and health and safety checks.
• Support the delivery, movement and storage of equipment, furniture and supplies.
• Prepare rooms and facilities for school events, meetings and activities.
• Liaise with the Headteacher, school office and other staff regarding site requirements.
• Respond promptly to emergencies, urgent repairs and security concerns.
• Promote a safe, clean and positive environment for children, staff and visitors.

Essential Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate will:

• Have practical maintenance, caretaking or facilities management experience.
• Possess good DIY and problem-solving skills.
• Have a sound understanding of health and safety in the workplace.
• Be organised, dependable and able to manage competing priorities.
• Be able to work independently and use initiative.
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be physically capable of carrying out the practical duties associated with the role, with reasonable adjustments where required.
• Demonstrate a flexible, positive and hands-on approach to work.
• Understand the importance of safeguarding children and maintaining professional boundaries in a school environment.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting.
• Health and safety, fire safety or facilities management training.
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance schedules.
• Relevant qualifications in building maintenance, plumbing, electrical work or other trades.
• First aid or other relevant site safety training.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

The successful candidate will be expected to support the school's safeguarding policies and procedures and help maintain a safe environment for all pupils. The appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with children's barred list information where the role is eligible, and satisfactory references, in accordance with current legislation and safer recruitment guidance.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail and understands the important role that a well-maintained school environment plays in children's learning and wellbeing. The successful applicant will be approachable, trustworthy, adaptable and committed to supporting the wider school community.