Site Manager

St George's Church of England Primary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 8HY

12 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  10 February 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: £31,537.00 - £35,412.00 Annually (Actual)

Site Manager job summary

Site Manager

St. George’s Church of England Primary School, Edgbaston (B16)
Part of Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (BDMAT)

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent, full time
Salary: £31,537 - £35,412 (depending on experience)
Annual leave: 28 days per year

About the role

St. George’s Church of England Primary School is seeking a skilled, reliable and proactive Site Manager to oversee the day-to-day management, safety and maintenance of the school site.

This is a key operational role, working closely with the Headteacher and wider staff team to ensure the school environment is safe, well maintained and fit for learning at all times. The successful candidate will also provide line management for the cleaning team and coordinate contractors and planned maintenance works.

Key responsibilities

The Site Manager will:

• Oversee the site management of the school, ensuring buildings and grounds are safe, secure and well maintained

• Plan, carry out and supervise routine and preventative maintenance, repairs and improvement works

• Coordinate contractors, capital works and compliance checks in line with agreed plans

• Ensure all statutory health and safety requirements are met, including fire safety, water testing and risk assessments

• Manage site security, including alarms, CCTV, access arrangements and emergency response

• Line manage and supervise the cleaning team, ensuring high standards are consistently met

• Maintain accurate records, budgets and compliance documentation

• Support community use of the site, ensuring the school is ready for learning at all times

This role requires flexibility, including occasional work outside normal hours in response to site or service needs.

About the school and Trust

St. George’s Church of England Primary School is part of Birmingham Diocesan Multi-Academy Trust (BDMAT), a growing family of Church of England schools across the region. The Trust’s vision is to ensure pupils experience life in all its fullness, offering high-quality education within a Christian framework, alongside strong professional support for staff .

The successful candidate will have

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of site or premises management, ideally within a school or similar setting

• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance and statutory compliance

• Experience of supervising staff and managing contractors

• Practical skills in areas such as general building maintenance, decorating or repairs

• A strong understanding of health and safety requirements

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• A proactive, resilient and solution-focused approach

• A willingness to work within and support the Christian ethos of the Trust

Full details are available in the job description and person specification .

Safeguarding and equality

BDMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups. BDMAT is a Disability Confident employer .

Visits and enquiries

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.
For an informal enquiry, please contact Mrs Diane Regan by email d.regan@stgeorgesb16.bdmat.org.uk or calling 0121 464 2789.

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 St George's Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 211 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St George's Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-george-s-church-of-england-primary-school

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