Site Manager – Outstanding Secondary School in Slough

We are currently seeking an experienced proactive and highly organised Site Manager to join an Outstanding secondary school in Slough. This is a full-time permanent position beginning January 2026 (or earlier) offering an excellent opportunity for a dedicated premises professional to take a leading role in maintaining a safe efficient and inspiring school environment.

Job Overview

The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day running of the school site ensuring that buildings grounds and facilities are maintained to an exceptional standard. This role requires strong leadership excellent practical skills and the ability to manage a busy and varied workload. You will take responsibility for site security health & safety compliance maintenance planning contractor management and the effective deployment of caretaking and cleaning teams.

About the School

This Outstanding Slough school is widely respected for its exceptional behaviour academic achievement and supportive pastoral culture. The school environment is calm purposeful and well maintained and leadership places strong value on the work of the premises team. Staff are supported with ongoing training clear communication and opportunities for professional development.
The school campus includes specialist teaching spaces sports facilities landscaped grounds and modern learning environments offering a rewarding and diverse role for an experienced Site Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the site team including caretakers and cleaning staff
Managing all day-to-day site operations and maintenance tasks
Ensuring full compliance with health & safety safeguarding and statutory requirements
Conducting and overseeing risk assessments safety checks and record-keeping
Managing contractors and external maintenance services
Overseeing security systems alarms key access and emergency procedures
Monitoring heating lighting ventilation and energy usage
Planning and coordinating refurbishment repair and improvement projects
Ensuring the site is safe clean secure and well-presented at all times
Supporting school events lettings and operational activities throughout the year

Experience & Qualifications

Previous experience as a Site Manager Premises Manager or similar role (school experience desirable but not essential)
Strong understanding of health & safety statutory compliance and safeguarding
Practical maintenance skills across a range of trades
Excellent communication leadership and organisational skills
Ability to manage contractors budgets and project timelines
Reliability professionalism and a positive solutions-focused approach

Salary

Support staff scale dependent on experience.

Application

Please forward your CV as soon as possible to be considered for this Site Manager role at an outstanding school in Slough.