Site Manager
Parley First School, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 8QE25 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
20 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
26 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, (Monday - Thursday 7am – 3pm, Friday 7am - 2:30pm) Permanent, 52 weeks/All year round
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £29,071 - £33,119 per annum
Pay scale
- Band F
What skills and experience we're looking for
Site Manager – Parley First School
A full, clean driving licence is preferable, as the postholder may be required to undertake minibus driver training as part of the role
Some people see a school building. You see hundreds of children learning, playing, growing and making memories inside it.
At Parley First School, we know that a great school doesn't happen by accident.
It happens because teachers inspire. Teaching assistants support. Office staff keep everything running.
And because someone makes sure the lights come on, the gates are open, the playground is safe, the heating works, the hall is ready for an assembly, and every child arrives each morning to a place that feels cared for.
We're looking for an additional Site Manager to join our existing part-time postholder and take genuine pride in creating safe, welcoming and well-maintained environments where children and staff can thrive.
This is a role for somebody who enjoys variety, likes solving problems, takes ownership and satisfaction in a job well done, and understands that the work they do behind the scenes makes a real difference every single day.
What you'll do
You'll be responsible for the overall management, safety, maintenance and presentation of our school site, ensuring it remains a place that our children, staff and community can be proud of.
Your role will include:
Maintaining the security of the school site, acting as a keyholder and overseeing fire and security systems.
Planning and coordinating maintenance, repairs and improvement projects.
Managing contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
Monitoring the condition of buildings, grounds and facilities, identifying issues before they become problems.
Acting as the school's Fire Safety Officer and supporting compliance with health and safety requirements.
Overseeing cleaning standards and working closely with cleaning teams and contractors.
Managing utilities, monitoring energy usage and contributing to the efficient running of the school.
Line managing the lunchtime staff team, providing day-to-day supervision, support and guidance to ensure high standards of pupil safety and behaviour during the lunchtime period.
Supporting school events, lettings and community use of the site.
Helping to ensure our extensive grounds remain safe, tidy and welcoming throughout the year.
No two days are ever quite the same. One morning might involve meeting contractors and carrying out site checks. The afternoon could involve organising repairs, supporting a school event or solving an unexpected issue before anyone else notices it.
Who you are
We're looking for someone who:
Takes pride in high standards and pays attention to detail.
Enjoys being hands-on and finding practical solutions to problems.
Has experience in premises, facilities, estates, site management or a similar role.
Understands health and safety responsibilities and safe working practices.
Can manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
Builds positive relationships with staff, contractors, visitors and the wider community.
Is organised, reliable and able to work independently.
Understands that maintaining a school is about more than buildings - it's about creating an environment where children can flourish.
Most importantly, you'll be someone who cares about doing things properly and takes pride in being the person others can rely on.
What the school offers its staff
About Us
Parley First School is a welcoming and inclusive school where children aged 4-9 learn, grow and develop in a supportive environment.
Set within extensive grounds, our school provides children with a vibrant place to learn and play. We are proud of our strong community, caring culture and commitment to helping every child fulfil their potential.
As part of Southern Education Trust, you'll join a wider family of schools united by a shared commitment to making lives better.
What we can offer
A role where your work has a visible impact every single day.
The opportunity to take ownership of a varied and rewarding site management role.
A supportive and friendly team who value the contribution you make.
Professional development and training opportunities.
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
The opportunity to be part of Southern Education Trust, a growing Trust.
Further information about the job
At the end of the day, most children will never know your name.
But they will learn in classrooms you've helped keep safe. They'll play in outdoor spaces you've helped maintain. They'll come to school each morning because you've helped create an environment where they can thrive.
If that sounds like the kind of difference you'd be proud to make, we'd love to hear from you.
Closing Date: 20th November 2026
Interview Date: 2nd December 2026
Please note: Applications may be viewed on receipt and interviews arranged sooner than the above date.
Become part of our journey by completing our Application Form and returning it to recruitment@southern.education if you would like to apply (please see Job Description, and Safeguarding Children Policy for further information).
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Isabel at the recruitment address, who will be happy to assist you.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, this role involves directly working with children and significant contact with children, and therefore we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Please ensure a full work history is completed in your application form including any gaps of employment. Applicants will be required to complete satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for this post prior to commencement. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
If successfully shortlisted the HR Department will also be conducting an individual online search of your ‘name, education and employment’, to demonstrate due diligence following ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance. The search will not form part of the actual shortlisting process and any concerns arising from the search will be discussed directly with you.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Parley First School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 313 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Parley First School website
- Email address
- recruitment@southern.education
School location
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