Site Manager - St. Katharine's C.E. (V.A.) Primary School

Dorset Council; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Bournemouth is seeking a dedicated and practical Site Manager for their school team. Responsibilities include ensuring safety, maintaining the school site, and assisting on-site projects. Ideal candidates should be organized and possess experience in an educational environment. The role offers a salary range of £31,022 to £33,699. Applications are due by midnight on October 5, 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment is highly desirable.
• Ability to maintain safety and operational standards.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Support staff to ensure a safe and operational school environment.
• Maintain regulatory checks and documentation.
• Assist School Business Manager with site projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Practical skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

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Site Manager - Permanent

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

F.T.E - £31,022 - £33,699

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. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join us from 1st November 2025.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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 tools.
• Maintaining the school asset inventory accurately and timely.
• Repairing, painting, minor plumbing, gardening, maintaining and improving the school site as required.
• Managing the 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.

What we’re looking for

• Fully integrated member of the school staff team, supporting our school vision and ensuring that everyone can flourish.
• Experience and attributes such as being well organised, practical, and efficient in a school environment.
• Willingness to work a pattern that includes early start times and occasional out of hours events.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools and assist with site projects, planning, and budgeting in collaboration with the School Business Manager.

Additional information

• Application packs are available on the school website. Please send your fully completed application form (CVs are not acceptable) or any other queries to: [email protected]
• Visit the school and discuss the role with the school business manager by calling the school office on 01202 426663.
• Closing date: Sunday 5 October 2025 at midnight. Interview dates: w/c 6 October 2025.
• Safeguarding: St. Katharine's C.E. (V.A.) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and staff. The post requires an enhanced DBS check on appointment and references prior to interview.
• We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.