Site Manager
Staplehurst School, Tonbridge, Kent, TN12 0LZ7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Term 2 2026 once employment checks complete
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 8am
Date listed
12 October 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
- £27,904.00 Annually (Actual)
Site Manager job summary
About this Role
We are seeking a dedicated school Site Manager to join our team at Staplehurst School. As the School Site Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and upkeep of our fabulous grounds and share our vision for a school which the children, staff and community are proud of.
If you are interested in this post, please do contact the school office at Staplehurst School to arrange a visit prior to interviews taking place.
We are looking for someone with the following characteristics:
Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in identifying and addressing maintenance needs, safety concerns and cleanliness throughout the school to ensure compliance with statutory health and safety standards and a high level of pride for our school.
Proactive Approach: Demonstrate a proactive approach in identifying potential issues and taking preventative measures to maintain a secure and optimal learning environment.
Competent in a Basic Level of Trade Standard Skills
Organised: Maintain a system for tracking and managing maintenance requests, equipment inventory, contractor work and necessary supplies. Keep accurate records of completed tasks and ongoing projects.
Prioritising Workload: Address urgent issues promptly while also planning and executing preventative maintenance schedules.
Teamwork and Communication: Collaborate with other staff to coordinate maintenance activities and ensure the overall functionality of the school facility.
Desirable Qualifications or Experience (advantageous but ongoing training and development will also be provided):
Proficient in using Microsoft systems for email and communication.
Proven experience in a role where these skills are demonstrated either in an educational or other site setting.
Evidence of basic trade skills.
General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or an equivalent qualification.
First Aid at Work Certification
Knowledge of UK health and safety regulations and their practical application in an operational setting.
Experience in conducting risk assessments and implementing necessary control measures.
Understanding of COSHH regulations and the safe handling of hazardous substances.
Familiarity with fire safety protocols and emergency evacuation procedures.
The position is permanent, working 52 weeks per year with 30 days paid leave plus bank holidays. We provide pension contributions and statutory sick pay. The normal working pattern is likely to be 37 hours per week, with some evenings / weekends as agreed for additional payment, but this can be discussed at interview.
The benefits of joining Coppice Primary Partnership:
Excellent professional development
The support of committed, enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues
A supportive and challenging environment
Supportive parents
A family first approach - cover to ensure that you don’t miss important family events
Free access to wraparound care for primary aged children attending trust schools when staff are required to work. This includes access to the holiday play scheme.
The holiday play scheme is also open and free to staff who have children who attend other schools when staff are required to work.
All staff have access to Kent Rewards, a site offering cash back, discounts and vouchers for a range of popular high street stores
The school is fully committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore all staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check by the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks.
Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received and the advert will close early if the right candidate is found
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Staplehurst School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- Up to 525 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Staplehurst School website
School location
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