Site Manager - Stanley Green Infant Academy

Dorset Council UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Site Manager to ensure the efficient running and security of school premises. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, managing maintenance activities, and overseeing cleanliness. The ideal candidate is reliable and possesses NVQ qualifications in Site Management. This position offers a permanent 15 hours per week contract, with a salary ranging from £12,997 to £13,959 annually, plus additional benefits.

Benefits

Friendly working environment

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Wellbeing day per year

Access to free health and wellbeing services

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient running of the school premises.
• Responsible for site security and daily opening and closing of the school.
• Attend emergency call outs as the principal key holder.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain health & safety requirements.
• Manage a programme of planned and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain cleanliness throughout the school and liaise with contract cleaners.

Skills

Reliable and flexible

Good communication

Basic plumbing skills

Basic painting skills

Basic carpentry skills

Good ICT skills

Team player

Education

NVQ qualification in Site Management/Carpentry/Painting and Decorating

Job description

Site Manager required for December 2025

Permanent Position - 52-week contract

15 hours per week: Monday - Friday 7:00-10.00am

Candidates must also be able to work extra hours as required, for additional payment

Salary: Grade G SCP19-23 £32,061- £34,434 pro rata

Actual salary: per annum £12,997 - £13,959

(£16.62-£17.85 per hour)

Holiday: 28 days plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time hours)(rising to 30 days after 5 years service)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe and efficient running of the school premises.
• Responsible for site security including the daily opening and closing of the school and outside normal hours for school events as required.
• Attend emergency call outs where necessary as the principle key holder.
• Carry out risk assessments and regular checking and record keeping to meet legislative Health & Safety requirements, e.g. COSHH, legionella, fire alarm system etc.
• Have good basic plumbing, painting and carpentry skills and the ability to carry out routine maintenance activities.
• Manage a programme of planned and preventative maintenance undertaking minor repairs, maintenance and redecoration liaising with contractors when necessary.
• Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness throughout the school, liaising with the Contract Cleaners and carrying out some specific cleaning tasks.
• Monitoring stocks and ordering supplies.
• Attend CPD and training as required.

The Ideal Candidate Should

• Be reliable and flexible.
• Be able to work independently, using their own initiative, including prioritising workloads and contributing to the needs of the children and whole school team.
• Be a strong /team player.
• Be able to communicate well with adults and children.
• Have good basic plumbing, painting and carpentry skills.
• Hold an NVQ qualification in Site Management/Carpentry/Painting and Decorating.
• Have good ICT skills.

We Can Offer You

• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• A commitment to ongoing continuing professional development.
• One wellbeing day per year.
• Access to free health and wellbeing services.