School Site Manager

Remedy Recruitment Group; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education in East London is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to maintain a safe, secure and well‑functioning school environment. You will manage day‑to‑day upkeep, liaise with contractors and ensure health and safety compliance.

The role requires hands‑on leadership, reliability and strong IT skills. DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one is expected, with a preference for those with school experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as Site Manager, Caretaker, Facilities Manager or similar.
• Strong IT and MS Office skills.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, dependable and practical approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of site duties.
• Experience in a school or educational setting preferred.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day upkeep, maintenance and security of the school site.
• Liaise with contractors and oversee repairs and maintenance work.
• Carry out routine site inspections and health & safety checks.
• Assist with fire safety procedures, risk assessments and compliance.
• Manage opening and closing of the school premises when required.
• Monitor and maintain stock, equipment and site documentation.
• Report and respond promptly to site, maintenance or security concerns.
• Use school systems, email and Microsoft Office for admin tasks.

Skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent working

Proactive approach

Practical problem-solving

Team coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: East London
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Remedy Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and experienced Site Manager to join a specialist SEMH school in East London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable and hands‑on professional to play an important role in maintaining a safe, secure and well‑functioning school environment.

About the Role

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school premises. You will ensure the site is maintained to a high standard, health and safety requirements are met, and any maintenance or facilities issues are dealt with efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking overall responsibility for the day‑to‑day upkeep, maintenance and security of the school site
• Liaising with contractors and overseeing repairs and maintenance work
• Carrying out routine site inspections and health & safety checks
• Assisting with fire safety procedures, risk assessments and compliance requirements
• Managing the opening and closing of the school premises when required
• Monitoring and maintaining stock, equipment and relevant site documentation
• Reporting and responding promptly to any site, maintenance or security concerns
• Confidently using school systems, email and Microsoft Office for administrative tasks

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Site Manager, Caretaker, Facilities Manager or in a similar role
• Excellent IT skills and confidence using computers, electronic systems and Microsoft Office
• A good understanding of health & safety procedures and compliance
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• A proactive, dependable and practical approach to work
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of site-related responsibilities
• Previous experience within a school or educational setting is highly desirable
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist educational setting where you will be an important part of the wider school team and contribute to providing a safe, secure and positive environment for pupils and staff.