Site Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

Great school site managers transform a school by taking personal pride in the physical environment and safety of students and staff.

We are seeking a Great site manager! Someone who is skilled, proactive, and dedicated.

The successful applicant will lead the management, maintenance, safety and security of our school premises. In this key role, you will ensure our learning environment is safe, clean, compliant, and welcoming for all students, staff, and visitors.

Key Traits of Effective School Site Managers

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Proactive Care

They fix minor problems before they escalate and look for ways to improve the general school environment.

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Child-Friendly Attitude

They have a natural, positive rapport with pupils and understand their role in a school setting.

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Strong Compliance & Safety

They maintain clear compliance records to meet statutory requirements, including but not limited to fire safety, asbestos, and contractor management, without needing constant oversight.

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Collaborative Communication

They work smoothly with school leadership, teachers, and external workers to minimise daily disruption to learning

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer You At Watergrove Trust, we take pride in supporting our workforce and creating an environment where staff thrive:

Pension

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with attractive employer contribution rates (up to 21.4%).

Healthcare Support

Access to SmartClinic occupational health services and wellbeing support. Cycle to Work

Scheme

Tax-efficient transport options.

Family Friendly

Generous approach to flexible working policies (#Happytotalkflex).

Professional Development

Continuous access to funded training, certifications, and career progression across our multi-academy trust.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities Watergrove Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Clearances

Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory pre-employment references.

Diversity

We value diversity and ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

Further details about the role

Key Responsibilities Include

• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety regulations, legionella, fire safety, and risk assessments.
• Serving as main keyholder; managing site security, access control, and emergency callouts.
• Executing first-line repairs, maintenance, decoration, and routine building checks.
• Managing and leading assistant site staff and cleaning teams.
• Supervising external contractors, obtaining quotes, and monitoring work quality.
• Actively managing energy conservation and environmental initiatives across the site.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our online application form using the person specification to help guide you to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for the post.

Application Deadline

Sunday 1 November 2026 at 23:59

Interviews

Friday 6 November 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background checks and usual satisfactory pre-employment clearances. The Watergrove Trust values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.