School Site Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Person Specification

Essential Criteria

Experience & Skills

• Experience in a caretaking, site, or maintenance role (ideally within a school or similar setting)
• Practical skills in general maintenance, buildings maintenance and basic repairs and DIY
• Ability to carry out basic plumbing tasks
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Ability to multitask in a busy school environment
• Security, including alarm systems

Personal Qualities

• Reliable, punctual, and flexible
• Positive, proactive, and solution-focused
• Committed to working in a child-centred environment
• Professional, approachable, and respectful
• Willing to support the school’s ethos and values

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a primary school setting
• Skills and experience in decorating (painting and general upkeep)
• Additional trade skills (e.g. plumbing, carpentry, electrical basics)
• Relevant qualifications in maintenance, building, plumbing, or a related trade
• Experience managing staff and contractors or premises projects
• A full UK driving licence (for minibus use)

What the school offers its staff

We offer

• A positive and caring ethos and working atmosphere
• Friendly children, eager to learn and achieve
• A committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team
• Excellent support from the Governing Body, the staff and parents
• An excellent opportunity for professional and career development

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.