Site Manager - The Priory Primary School

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established educational institution in Wednesbury is looking for an experienced Site Manager. You will be responsible for the maintenance and cleanliness of the site, leading a committed team and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and practical skills, with flexibility for varied working hours. Offers a collegial environment focused on high standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a site professional, ideally in a school setting.
• Strong leadership skills to manage the cleaning team.
• Ability to maintain safety and compliance on the premises.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the cleanliness and maintenance of the school site.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
• Manage and organize cleaning staff effectively.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Team leadership

Practical/DIY skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility with hours

Education

English and Maths qualifications

Premises-management training

Job description

Overview

TITLE: Site Manager
GRADE: Grade E - £31,537 to £36,363 per annum
LOCATION: The Priory Primary School (incorporating The Priory Family Centre), Dorsett Road, Wednesbury WS10 OJG
HOURS: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum

We are seeking an outstanding, experienced Site Manager to take full ownership of our expansive school site, which includes The Priory Primary School, Children's Centre and Private Day Nursery, and keep it safe, compliant and looking first-class every day. If you're proactive, standards driven and love making a visible difference, this is your next step. You'll lead a committed cleaning team, oversee statutory compliance and planned maintenance, and take pride in creating a calm, welcoming environment where pupils and staff can thrive.

Responsibilities

• Already be an experienced site professional, ideally from a school or similarly complex setting, with proven team leadership.
• Bring confident knowledge of Health & Safety (including manual handling and COSHH), fire safety and premises compliance-and apply it day-to-day.
• Demonstrate robust practical/DIY skills, safe use of machinery and materials, and the ability to keep on top of planned and reactive tasks.
• Lead, motivate and organise cleaners so that every area is spotless, welcoming and fit for learning.
• Excel at prioritising work, solving problems independently, and communicating clearly with staff, contractors and visitors.
• Be flexible about hours (including regular split shifts, evenings and some weekends) to meet operational needs.
• Hold English and Maths qualifications and be confident with ICT; premises-management training/qualifications are a strong advantage.
• Be physically able to meet the role's demands (e.g. lifting, working at height, outdoor work) with appropriate equipment and training.

Why The Priory?

Join a friendly, ambitious school with high standards, supportive colleagues and a real sense of pride in our environment. You'll have visible impact, professional trust and the chance to keep improving how our site runs-every single day.

Safeguarding

The Priory Primary School has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant, a childcare disqualification check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and other satisfactory pre-employment checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Visits and How to Apply

We actively encourage visits - you\'ll be impressed by our welcoming community and high standards. Contact Miss Grewal on 0121 556 1383 or e-mail: [e-mail] to arrange a visit and request an application form. Please return completed applications to [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you.

Closing Date: Wednesday 19th November 2025 at 12 noon
Shortlisting: Friday 21st November 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 26th November 2025

Please note, if you have not heard from us by Tuesday 25th November, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion