About this role
Site Manager
Essex 2025 Scale 7, Point 19 - 24 ( £33,120 - £36,581)
Full time, permanent,
8.00- 4.00 pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch each day) (early finish 1 day per week to be agreed with Line Manager)
We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Site Manager to ensure that the school site & buildings, learning environment and other facilities are maintained and operate to the highest possible standard of provision and effectively manage premises staff.
VISION AND PURPOSE:
Working with the support of Trust’s Head of Estates and the schools’ Senior Leadership Team, the Site Manager holds primary responsibility for the operational management, safety, and continuous improvement of the school estate. The purpose of this role is to ensure that all school buildings, grounds, and facilities are maintained to the highest possible standards, providing a safe, compliant, and inspiring environment for students, staff, and the wider community by:Championing Excellence: Ensure the learning environment and school infrastructure operate at peak performance, reflecting the high standards of the institution.
Leading with Impact: Directly manage and develop the premises team, fostering a culture of pride, efficiency, and proactive service delivery.
Thinking Strategically: Collaborate with School Leadership and the Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) on strategic facilities planning, capital investment projects, and long-term asset management.
Ensuring Absolute Compliance: Act as the school’s custodian for health, safety, and statutory compliance, ensuring the site meets all legal obligations and safeguarding requirements.
The successful applicant will:
Have good written and oral communication skills that allow effective communication with all levels of school staff, students and the wider community. Be able to build and maintain effective working relationships Be friendly, enthusiastic and a good team player. Have knowledge and understanding of health and safety procedures Have a good standard of DIY skills to undertake general maintenance and repairs Be reliable, a good problem solver and able to work on their own initiative
For more information and the job description/person specification for the role please click here to view our electronic information pack
Westcliff Hgh School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact [email protected]
The school reserves the right to close the listing at any time and shortlist earlier if strong candidates apply earlier in the process.