Site Manager

Abbey Road Primary is a thriving and successful suburban school. Staff and governors are highly ambitious for the school’s long-term success and work hard together to create an exciting environment where pupils’ personal, emotional and academic needs are met. We are seeking a friendly and energetic Site Manager, who is both diligent and proactive. As the Site Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our primary school premises. Your responsibilities will encompass overseeing the security, health and safety, cleanliness, and general upkeep of the school site, creating a safe and welcoming environment conducive to learning for our students and staff. There are already robust systems in place with competent contractors who support us with aspects including Fire Safety, Water Safety and Electrical Safety amongst many others. Whilst previous experience is desirable, it is not essential as we will ensure there is a comprehensive programme of induction, training and mentoring. Ideally, the successful candidate will possess DIY skills, cleaning skills, liaise with any on-site contractors and manage our security system. We are looking for a Site Manager who: - Naturally takes pride in their work, has initiative and high standards. - Appreciates the need to provide a safe, maintained and secure environment. - Appreciates the physical demands of the role. - Has good interpersonal and communication skills - Has the ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently - Has knowledge of routine maintenance tasks, to ensure the school premises are kept in good condition. - Has the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness. - Can maintain accurate records of maintenance works, repairs and inventory of supplies. - Is able to use IT systems to record and manage workload. In return we can offer you: - Children who are proud of their school. - Professional development, collaboration and support through being a member of Equals Trust. - A friendly working environment. - Enhanced Holiday allowance and rates of pay. - Local Government Pension Scheme. - Access to employee health and wellbeing services. Key Responsibilities: - Maintain the overall appearance and functionality of the school premises, including buildings, grounds, and facilities, utilising your DIY skills for minor repairs and improvements. - Conduct regular inspections to identify maintenance needs, repairs, or safety hazards, and ensure timely resolution. - Coordinate and oversee contractors, suppliers, and service providers for more complex maintenance, repairs, and refurbishments as required. - Implement and enforce health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations. - Conduct risk assessments and take appropriate measures to minimize hazards and maintain a safe environment for students, staff, and visitors. - Oversee security measures to protect the school premises, equipment, and assets from theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access. - Monitor CCTV systems and security alarms and respond promptly to any security breaches or incidents. - Manage access control systems, including keys and entry codes, and maintain a secure key register. - Support the cleaning staff in maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school. - Manage the setup and breakdown of facilities for school events, meetings, and activities. Abbey Road Primary School is committed to providing a safe environment and to promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory relevant safer recruitment and DBS checks in line with our safeguarding policy. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Please be aware that online searches will be conducted on all shortlisted candidates. See our school website for more details about our school: www.abbeyroadprimary.co.uk and the Trust website here: https://www.equalstrust.org/ . Visits to school are welcomed. Please email head@abbeyroadprimary.co.uk or call 0115 9748055 to arrange a visit to school. You can also use these contact details if you have any further questions or would like to discuss any aspect of this position further. Interviews are scheduled for either Wednesday 7 th October or Friday 9 th October 2026.