Site Manager

Job Introduction

Site Manager required for Boorley Park School 

37 hours a week worked over a split shift with a start time of 7am and a finish time of 6.30pm Monday to Friday. Actual time of the split is to be agreed with the Trust Estates Manager, 52 weeks per year. Grade D – Step 1 Actual Annual Salary £26,818 plus 24 days holiday.

Boorley Park Primary is a new school that opened in September 2019 with Reception Year and has grown steadily since.  We are delighted to be offering such an exciting opportunity for a highly committed, enthusiastic and energetic person to manage this new school site, ensuring operational effectiveness whilst carrying out day to day maintenance tasks and overseeing site security and cleaning. 

The role is varied and will involve responsibility for Health & Safety systems, building maintenance overseeing the site security, cleaning, record keeping, moving and handling of objects and deliveries, working at height and grounds maintenance.  Previous site experience is essential and a background of working in schools would be desirable for this role.

Basic literacy and numeracy and IT/computer skills are essential for this role.  Job specific training will be provided if required. The post is for 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday and will usually operate a split shift. Flexibility will be required by mutual agreement to take account of the changing needs of the school. 

We are looking for a site manager who will:

• Ensure the security of the school buildings and site, liaising with staff, contractors and the RAISE Education Trust Estates Manager as appropriate.
• Oversee and engage with the cleaning and maintenance of the site.
• Undertake minor repairs, maintenance and decorating.
• Oversee and be point of contact for the cleaners and other contractors on site as appropriate.
• Undertake checks and maintain records to meet statutory health and safety requirements e.g. COSHH, legionella, risk assessments, fire alarms etc.
• Liaise with the Headteacher about lettings and wider use of the site, working flexibly to meet the needs of the children and the school.
• Have a key holder responsibility and be prepared to attend out of hour’s emergency call outs.
• Be a keen team player but with the ability to work independently, flexible, and resilient with good communication skills.
• Help us to maintain our outdoor spaces for the children.

Benefits of working for our trust include:

• Friendly and sociable colleagues
• Staff membership rates to our modern Leisure Centre at Wildern School
• Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes
• A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice

To apply for this vacancy please click: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147066/EDV-2025-BP-72818 

If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher. Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date. Closing Date: Midday, Tuesday 20th May 2025.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects 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 an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks.

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.