Site Manager

Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 6AW

26 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  1 December 2025

• Latest start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  14 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Split shift (37 hours per week) Monday - Friday (6 – 10am & 2.36 – 6pm) Some out of hours work to: - ensure the security of the site for example, to lock up after parents evening, respond to the alarm system - to attend training - to meet contractors
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26, 824 - £29, 540

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Headteacher and Governors of Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School wish to appoint a permanent Site Manager to join our friendly and dedicated team.

You will play a key role in ensuring that our school is a safe, clean, attractive and secure environment for our children to learn in and for our staff to work in. The role requires you to ensure that the site is managed effectively and that all administrative tasks are completed to the highest standard to ensure compliance.

Alongside the Headteacher, you will be responsible for health and safety, ensuring that regulations are followed and adhered to throughout; you will also be part of the cleaning team to ensure that our school is always an inviting place to be for all.

This is a varied and hands-on role, perfect for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys working as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills; knowledge of and the ability to undertake various maintenance and repair works, be pro-active and able to demonstrate the ability to work under their own initiative.

The role also involves managing an annual budget. This budget must be monitored and spent carefully and effectively.

Previous experience of working in a school environment would be advantageous but not necessarily essential.

We are looking for someone who will become an integral member of our community where children are at the centre. You will take ownership of the school site, working with the children and staff to make it a high-quality environment for learning.

PLEASE NOTE: This role also has the option of site manager accommodation as the site manager’s bungalow is next door to the school.

What the school offers its staff

This is an excellent and exciting time to join our school. We believe in supporting and developing all staff, with regular CPD and a forward-thinking, friendly team culture. We welcome visits to the school and the chance to meet members of the team, as well as the leadership team.

Please contact Sharon Seery (office manager) if you would like to arrange a visit to the school or if you have any further questions on 01773 783909 or office@hollyhill.notts.sch.uk.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please submit completed applications to our office by email: office@hollyhill.notts.sch.uk

Please note we cannot accept CV’s as a form of application.

Application deadline: 9am on Friday 14th Novembr

Interview date: Wednesday 19th November – time to be arranged

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

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 312 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: office@hollyhill.notts.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01773 783909
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holly-hill-primary-and-nursery-school

Arranging a visit to Holly Hill Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@hollyhill.notts.sch.uk.

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