Are you an experienced proactive and reliable professional looking for a key role in a school environment We are seeking a full-time Site Manager to join a Good-rated secondary school in Southampton starting ASAP. This permanent position offers the opportunity to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school site ensuring a safe secure and well-maintained environment for staff students and visitors.
About the School
This Good-rated secondary school in Southampton is recognised for its strong academic performance inclusive ethos and commitment to student wellbeing. The school fosters a collaborative and supportive working environment where all staff including site and facilities teams are valued as essential contributors to the schools success.
The campus includes modern classrooms specialist facilities sports areas and communal spaces all of which require careful management and maintenance to support high-quality teaching and learning.
About the Role
As Site Manager you will oversee the management maintenance and security of the school premises. You will lead a small team of site staff and coordinate contractors ensuring that the site operates efficiently and safely at all times. This is a senior facilities role that requires strong organisational skills leadership and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and maintaining the school premises to a high standard including buildings grounds and facilities
Leading and supervising a team of site staff providing guidance training and support
Coordinating maintenance schedules repairs and preventive work liaising with contractors as necessary
Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations fire safety procedures and risk assessments
Managing security systems access control and monitoring procedures to maintain a safe environment
Supporting school events extracurricular activities and community use of facilities
Maintaining accurate records for compliance inspections and operational reporting
Responding promptly to emergencies and unforeseen site issues
Experience and Qualifications
The successful candidate will:
Have substantial experience in site management premises or facilities leadership ideally in a school or educational setting
Demonstrate strong leadership organisational and problem-solving skills
Have a thorough understanding of health and safety legislation fire safety and compliance requirements
Be practical proactive and capable of working independently as well as part of a team
Possess excellent communication skills for liaising with staff contractors and stakeholders
Why Join This School
Good-rated school with a collaborative and supportive working environment
Lead a dedicated site team and make a significant impact on school operations
Opportunities for professional development and training
Permanent full-time position
Play a vital role in ensuring a safe efficient and welcoming school environment
Salary
Competitive dependent on experience.
Application
To apply for this Site Manager role at a Good-rated school in Southampton please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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