Site Manager

Harrow Lodge Primary School, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4BP

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  9 January 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 June 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: £32,535.00 Annually (Actual) Split shift, 7:30am-12:00pm & 3:30pm-6:10pm

Site Manager job summary

We are looking for an exceptional experienced Site Manager to join our team. Harrow Lodge is a happy, welcoming school with wonderful children, supportive parents and a dedicated staff team, and we are seeking someone who will become an integral part of our school community.

This role is about far more than unlocking gates and completing maintenance tasks. We are looking for someone who takes genuine pride in their work, notices what needs doing before being asked and approaches challenges with initiative, common sense and a can-do attitude. The successful candidate will be someone who sees the school as their responsibility too; someone who understands that the smooth running, appearance and safety of the site play a vital role in the success of the school.

Whilst strong maintenance and DIY skills are essential, so too are the personal qualities that help a school thrive. We are looking for someone who can build positive relationships with children, staff and parents; someone who is approachable, kind and understanding, yet remains focused, organised and highly effective. We want a Site Manager who will run a tight ship, take ownership of their role and work alongside colleagues as a valued member of the team.

Reliability, loyalty and a genuine commitment to the school are key. We want someone who will adopt Harrow Lodge as their second family, always putting the needs of the children and the wider school community at the heart of what they do.

Please see attached Job Description

About the role

As our Site Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring that our school remains a safe, secure, welcoming and well-maintained environment for our children, staff and visitors.

You will be responsible for the security, maintenance and general upkeep of the school premises, including carrying out minor repairs, overseeing the grounds and supporting the day-to-day operational needs of the school.

The role requires a split-shift working pattern.

A full, clean driving licence is essential, as attendance at occasional call-outs outside normal working hours will be required.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a reliable, proactive and dedicated Site Manager who takes pride in their work and is committed to playing a full part in school life. The ideal candidate will have:

A full, clean driving licence.

A warm, approachable and professional manner, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, staff, parents and visitors.

An excellent work ethic, high standards and a willingness to go the extra mile when required.

Strong practical maintenance and DIY skills.

A good understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.

The initiative to identify and resolve issues independently, whilst knowing when to seek support or advice.

Experience of using and maintaining a range of tools, equipment and machinery.

Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Physical fitness and the ability to undertake the practical demands of the role.

A flexible, solution-focused approach and a genuine commitment to the success and wellbeing of the school.

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

Harrow Lodge Primary is committed to safeguarding our children. We follow safer recruitment practices which include, but are not limited to, applying for enhanced DBS checks on all newly appointed staff.

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 Harrow Lodge Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 449 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harrow Lodge Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harrow-lodge-primary-school-hornchurch

At Harrow Lodge Primary School, we aim:

To provide a welcoming environment where children, parents, carers and staff are happy, healthy and safe and are valued for their individuality, culture and beliefs.

To build a community comprising of children, parents, staff and governors where everyone’s role is of equal importance and the success of the community rests on each person fulfilling their roles to the very best of their ability.

To develop a community of kind and caring individuals who are dedicated to listening to the needs of others and working together as a team.

To provide the highest possible standard of education so that all pupils, regardless of background, are challenged and achieve their full potential.

To instil a lifelong love of reading and learning in our pupils through our enthusiastic and engaging teaching.

To prepare our pupils as kind, knowledgeable, well-rounded individuals who are ready to meet the next stage of their education with positivity and confidence.

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