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Senior Site Manager

Site Manager - Horizons Independent School

Hours: 20 hours per week (7:30-9:30am and 2:00-4:00pm,

Monday-Friday term time plus some holiday cover as required)

Contract: Permanent, term time with some holiday cover

Location: Horizons Independent School

Responsible to: Headteacher

Salary: 22 per hour

Horizons Independent School is seeking a reliable, proactive Site Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will take pride in ensuring our school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and welcoming for our pupils, staff, and visitors.

You will:

Open and close the school each day

Carry out minor repairs and oversee contractors

Help maintain high standards of health, safety, and hygiene

Take responsibility for security and compliance checks

We are looking for someone practical, trustworthy, and organised, with the flexibility to respond to the needs of a busy school. Previous site or caretaking experience is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided.

Safeguarding Statement:

Horizons Independent School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and references will be required.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application form and safeguarding declaration to the Office Administrator

Site Manager

Purpose of the Role:

To ensure that the school site, buildings, and grounds are safe, secure, well-maintained, and provide a welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. The Site Manager will play a key role in health and safety compliance, daily operations, and contributing to the smooth running of the school.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Site Security

Open and secure the school premises daily.

Ensure the site is safe for staff and pupils before the start of the school day including daily perimeter checks

Fire safety checks (recorded) and COSHH cupboard checks (recorded)

Act as keyholder, responding to call-outs and alarms when necessary (call out fee tbc); this includes meeting compliance partners throughout the school day

Maintenance and Repairs

Carry out minor repairs and maintenance (plumbing, joinery, painting, fixtures - skill-set to be determined) working closely with on-site repair team

Report and oversee contractors for specialist or major works

Maintain the school site in good order, ensuring high standards of presentation, supporting the cleaning of areas of high need where appropriate and supporting the handover of spaces between organizations (multi-site use)

Taking bins out

Health and Safety

Conduct daily and weekly health and safety checks as directed by our Premises Officer (on-site one day a week in the first instance)

Ensure fire exits are clear, alarms are tested, and evacuation procedures are in place

Assist with risk assessments relating to site, equipment, and contractors working with our Health and Safety SLA Partners to maintain compliance

Monitor compliance with COSHH regulations for cleaning materials

Have a commitment to keeping up with training

Cleaning and Hygiene

Undertake cleaning of designated areas as required to maintain hygiene

Support cleaning staff in maintaining high standards

Be part of the wider team in ensure adequate stock of cleaning materials

Grounds and Environment

Maintain external areas, including litter collection, pathways, and minor grounds upkeep

Ensure safe access in poor weather (e.g., gritting, snow clearance) liaising closely with headteacher and Shaftes CEO

Compliance and Record Keeping

Maintain logs of site checks, contractor visits, and statutory testing

Assist in maintaining the asset register

Contribute to Section 175 safeguarding compliance regarding premises safety (training will be provided)

Other Duties

Support the Headteacher with premises-related planning and development

Undertake training as required

Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, reporting any concerns immediately

Person Specification

Essential:

Experience of site maintenance, caretaking, or a trade skill

Knowledge of health and safety and compliance requirements

Ability to work independently and manage workload

Flexibility to respond to emergencies

Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team

Desirable:

Previous school site management experience

Health and Safety, COSHH, or First Aid training

Experience in liaising with contractors

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Work Location: In person