Job Description
Location: Southall, UB1Salary: Scale 6 - £35,661 to £36,726 (full-time, full-year)Hours: To be discussedContract: Permanent, All-Year-Round
A welcoming and inclusive one-form-entry primary school in Southall is seeking a proactive, reliable and organised Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day safety, security and maintenance of the school site.
This hands-on role combines caretaking, facilities management, minor repairs, statutory compliance checks and accurate record keeping. Early morning starts are essential, with occasional evenings for school events. Out-of-hours call-outs are rare and shared.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the school site is safe, secure and well-maintained.
- Carry out and record statutory checks (fire safety, emergency lighting, water hygiene, asbestos, playground).
- Open and close the site and act as a key holder.
- Complete routine maintenance and minor repairs.
- Oversee contractors and ensure health & safety standards are met.
- Support cleaning standards and maintain COSHH compliance.
- Keep digital logs, records and checklists up to date.
About You
Essential:
- Experience in facilities, caretaking, site management or building maintenance.
- Good understanding of health & safety and compliance.
- Confident with digital systems and accurate record keeping.
- Practical, reliable, organised and calm.
Desirable:
- Experience working in a school.
- Training/willingness to train in fire safety, legionella, asbestos awareness, manual handling or First Aid.
Additional Information
- Combined Site Manager/Caretaker role (no separate caretaker).
- Involves daily practical duties and minor repairs.
- Split-shift currently in place, but alternative patterns are being explored.
- LGPS pension included.
- Some holiday working required when maintenance projects are scheduled.
- Occasional overtime (evenings/weekends) may be required and paid.
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check will be required.
If you have experience and you would like to apply, please get in touch
