Start: October 2026
Salary Range: Grade 7 SCP 23-26 £35,570 - £38,510 to Grade 8 SCP 27-31 £39,481-£43,149
Responsible to: Operations Manager/Hub Site Manager
Responsible for: Norton Hill Site Staff
Hours of Work: All Year Round / Day shift pattern - 37 hours per week
We are seeking a proactive Site Manager to lead our facilities team and ensure our school is safe, compliant, and exceptionally well-maintained. In this dynamic role, you will balance hands-on leadership with daily operational oversight to create a well managed, safe and welcoming environment for our staff, students, and visitors. The ideal candidate is an innovative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable using digital tools, including our school management information system and maintenance platform, to manage workflow efficiently.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Prepare work schedules for planned and reactive maintenance and ensure that work is carried out to the required standard and within set budgets (using Computerised Maintenance Management System).
- Be responsible for site security arrangements, organising out of hours call out rotas and emergency procedures in conjunction with Hub Site Manager and Operations Manager.
- Ensure the site is clean and tidy at all times.
- Carry out day-to-day supervision of a small team of in-house staff and management of external contractors involved in maintenance works.
- Project manage works contracts unless MAT led.
- Provide guidance to the site team to meet the needs of the health and safety and statutory compliance requirements.
- Support the recruitment and induction of additional/replacement staff as agreed with the School
- Contribute to the performance management of site staff at the school.
- Provide support and advice for any emergencies at the schools.
- Ensure that systems are in place to have contractors inducted and appropriately supervised.
- Review and have oversight of contractor performance and quality of work.
- Ensure safe systems of work and risk assessments are in place for site teams.
- Ensure maintenance of water hygiene records, fire safety records and electrical safety records for all the relevant site equipment.
- Carry out Trust’s Head of Estates instructions in relation to training, compliance and Health and Safety matters.
- Ensure all COSHH and Health and Safety regulations are observed and take part in the Health and Safety audit process.
- To obtain best value in the procurement of goods and services.
- To support day-to-day site operations including traffic management, deliveries, event planning and arrangements.
- With others, implement strategies to maximise energy efficiency.
What we offer:
- Contributory salary pension scheme (local government)
- Access to the cycle to work scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme - a strictly free and confidential short-term counselling and support service.
To apply, please use the 'quick apply' button and ensure your application form includes your full employment history and a supporting statement.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.
Closing Date: 9am Friday 18th September 2026
Interviews: To be confirmed
Safeguarding Statement:
Norton Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
