Five Education
Bristol, Gloucestershire
15/10/2026
Full time
Site Manager Start Date: 26th October (including a 3-day handover period) Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm About the Role We are seeking a proactive, reliable and personable Site Manager to play a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for pupils, staff and visitors. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who takes pride in their work, enjoys problem-solving, and can work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider site team. Key Responsibilities Carrying out regular site maintenance and safety checks Undertaking ad hoc cleaning duties as required Managing general grounds maintenance to ensure the site remains safe and presentable Working closely with the Site Operations Manager to complete planned and reactive tasks Liaising with and meeting contractors on site Updating compliance records and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks using iAM Compliant Raising requisitions and supporting site administration processes Assisting in maintaining high standards of health and safety across the site What We're Looking For The successful candidate will: Have a good understanding of health and safety within a school or similar environment Be confident using IT systems and maintaining compliance records Possess excellent communication skills and be able to build positive relationships with staff, pupils, contractors and visitors Be organised, dependable and able to manage their workload effectively Have a proactive approach and a willingness to take initiative Be a self-starter who can identify and resolve issues independently Bring a positive attitude, a good sense of humour and a genuine team spirit What We Offer A varied and rewarding role The opportunity to make a positive impact on the day-to-day running of a busy educational setting A supportive working environment The chance to work as part of a dedicated and friendly team To apply or find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch. The successful applicant will be subject to all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment practices. Essential Criteria: • Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30 • Right to work in the UK we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa • Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years • Up-to-date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us. What can Five Education offer you? • Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more • Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days) • Recommending a friend bonus scheme • Specialist support / mentoring while you are working If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you. Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay. Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level. Essential Criteria: • Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30 • Right to work in the UK we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa • Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years • Up-to-date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us. What can Five Education offer you? • Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more • Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days) • Recommending a friend bonus scheme • Specialist support / mentoring while you are working If you think this could be a job for you, please get in touch to find out more from Kate at (phone number removed). We are always available for an informal chat if you want to find out more about whether this role is suited to you. Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay. Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level. Contact Blake on (phone number removed) / (url removed)