School Site Manager
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Posted: 09/03/2026
- £17 - £19.50 per hour
- Alvaston, Derbyshire
- Temporary
Job Title: School Site Manager
Location: Alvaston
Pay: £17 - £19.50 per hour
Contract: Full Time - Long Term Sickness Cover
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced School Site Manager to join a school in Alvaston, Derby, providing long-term sickness cover. This is a key role within the school, responsible for ensuring the site is safe, secure, and well maintained for students, staff, and visitors.
The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of the school premises and support the smooth running of the site.
Key Responsibilities
Opening and securing the school site each day
Managing the maintenance and upkeep of the school buildings and grounds
Carrying out general repairs and maintenance tasks
Ensuring the site complies with health and safety regulations
Conducting routine safety checks and maintaining site records
Liaising with contractors and overseeing works on site
Supporting with deliveries, furniture moves, and room setups
Ensuring the school environment remains clean, safe, and fully operational
What We're Looking For
Previous site manager, caretaker, or facilities management experience, ideally within a school environment
IOSH qualification preferred
Relevant health and safety training and knowledge of compliance procedures
Strong practical maintenance and DIY skills
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
A proactive and reliable approach
An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP
All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy.
- Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained.
- You must have legal right to work in the UK.
- You must be willing to attend a registration interview.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Emma Dobson
Managing Consultant