Job Introduction
The Crescent Primary School is a vibrant and inclusive community dedicated to fostering a love of learning and nurturing the potential of every child. Our ethos is built on respect, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in education. We do this by developing children and staff through our school values: Aspire, Belong, Curious and Love.
We are seeking a Senior Site Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team. This is a key role ensuring our large, vibrant school is safe, secure, and well-maintained.
This is a 37-hour per week position, to be worked between 7:00am and 6:30pm, alongside a full-time Site Assistant. The proposed working pattern is:
- Monday: 11:00am - 6:30pm (30-minute lunch break)
- Tuesday - Friday: 7:00am - 3.30pm (1-hour for lunch break)
Alternative working hours and pattern may be considered for the right candidate.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Lead and manage all site operations, including security, cleaning, maintenance, and health & safety compliance
- Ensure the school site and buildings are maintained to a high standard, carrying out minor repairs and liaising with contractors as necessary
- Oversee cleaning staff and external contractors, ensuring standards are met and work is completed safely and efficiently
- Manage site budgets in relation to maintenance and repairs, seeking value for money
- Undertake regular health and safety checks, fire drills, and risk assessments, maintaining accurate records
- Ensure heating, lighting, and alarm systems are operational and maintained
- Be a key holder, responsible for opening and securing the school premises
- Support the school with event setup and day-to-day logistical needs
- Support sustainability and energy saving initiatives across the site
- Maintain inventory of tools, equipment and site supplies
- Respond to emergency situations such as break-ins, fires or major repairs as required
- Play a vital part in maintaining a welcoming environment for our pupils, staff and visitors
- Work flexibly to support the needs of the school
We can offer you:
- A supportive and inclusive school community
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- A varied and rewarding role at the heart of a busy primary school
- Option to take annual leave during term-time
For further information and an application form, please see the links below. Please send your completed application form to Joanne Law at j.law@crescent.hants.sch.uk no later than Friday 28th August 2026.
Please note that we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon receipt of application and may close the vacancy early should a successful appointment be made. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
