Site Manager - Site Team

About this vacancy Newbury Park Primary School is a large, welcoming and inclusive four-form entry primary school serving a diverse community. We are seeking to appoint a reliable, experienced and proactive Site Manager to lead the day-to-day management of our school site. This is a full-time, all-year-round position and a key role within the school. The successful candidate will ensure that our environment is safe, secure, clean and well-maintained for pupils, staff and visitors, while taking pride in maintaining high standards across the site. The Site Manager will be a hands-on professional who can work independently and take ownership of the site, while also supporting and overseeing the work of the Site Assistant. Key responsibilities The Site Manager plays a key role in the day-to-day running of the school premises. Responsibilities include: Ensuring the security of the school site, including locking and unlocking buildings and gates Ensure the security of the school site, including opening and closing buildings and managing key holding responsibilities Carrying out routine maintenance and minor repairs across the site Overseeing the cleanliness of internal and external areas, including grounds maintenance Setting up and clearing rooms for school events and activities Monitoring building systems such as heating, lighting, and plumbing and reporting issues promptly Identifying and addressing health and safety concerns to maintain a safe environment Set up and clear spaces for school events, assemblies and activities Line manage and deploy the Site Assistant effectively The successful candidate will: Have at least three years’ experience in a caretaking, site or facilities role Demonstrate strong practical maintenance and problem-solving skills Have a good understanding of health and safety requirements within a working environment Be well organised, reliable and able to prioritise workload effectively Be proactive, take initiative and have a strong sense of o