School Site Manager

Ringwood School Academy, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Immediate start offered

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  24 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,549.00 - £36,649.00 Annually (Actual) Scale F1 (£41,690) may be offered for an exceptional candidate with proven experience and knowledge of the role including Health & Safety management.

School Site Manager job summary

This role is more than just maintenance. It’s about creating an environment where students and staff can thrive. From overseeing day-to-day operations to ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety compliance, you’ll be at the heart of everything that keeps our site functioning at its best.

If you enjoy variety, take pride in high standards, and love leading a team while solving problems, this could be the perfect role for you.

What you’ll be doing:

As Site Manager, you will take ownership of the school’s estate, balancing leadership, organisation, and practical know-how:

• Lead and support the site team to deliver outstanding standards across the entire site
• Take full responsibility for Health & Safety compliance, including statutory checks, COSHH and ensuring a safe environment for all
• Oversee both planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently and effectively
• Manage external contractors, building strong relationships and ensuring work meets required standards
• Keep essential systems (heating, lighting, alarms, emergency systems) running reliably through regular inspections
• Play a key role in site security, including participating in an out-of-hours emergency rota
• Oversee cleaning services, carrying out audits and maintaining excellent standards across the site
• Support school life by helping facilitate events, lettings, and community use of the facilities
• Drive cost-effective solutions and contribute to continuous improvement across operations
• Champion sustainability and environmentally responsible practices across the school

What we are looking for:

We are after someone who is practical, proactive, and confident leading from the front:

• Proven experience in site or facilities management across multiple buildings (education sector experience is a plus)
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage a team and work independently when needed
• Excellent working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (IOSH qualified or willing to train)
• A hands-on approach with solid DIY and maintenance skills
• Good organisational and communication skills, with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable using IT systems for reporting and compliance record-keeping
• Experience with grounds maintenance and sports pitch upkeep is desirable
• Physically capable of regular manual tasks such as moving equipment and setting up staging for events
• Flexible, adaptable, and ready to respond to the changing needs of a busy school environment

What makes this role special:

• No two days are the same. You will be solving problems, leading a team, and making a real impact
• You will play a key role in creating a safe and inspiring environment for young people
• A great opportunity to bring your ideas, improve processes, and take pride in visible results

Please read the Cultural Fit document attached before making your application.

We value our staff and can offer:

• Hampshire County Council Local Government Pension Scheme (employer contribution currently at 17%)
• Ongoing training and support throughout your career
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Free onsite parking with access to EV vehicle chargers at cost price
• A fantastic, modern working environment a few steps from the New Forest National Park and short drive from Bournemouth beach.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ringwood School Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1626 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ringwood School Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ringwood-school-academy

A large thriving oversubscribed 11 - 18 Comprehensive situated in beautiful surroundings close to the New Forest and the Hampshire / Dorset coastline. As a Teaching School we pride ourselves in being able to provide high quality professional development opportunities for all staff.

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