24 Feb School Site Manager
Location: St Werburgh’s Primary School
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade E Point 10 £27694 FTE
Hours per week: 25 – 7am -9am 3pm -6pm (during the school holidays the timings can be flexible e.g. condensed hours)
Weeks per year: 52 weeks
Start Date: Required as soon as possible
Age Range: 4-11
NOR: 281
Job outline
Are you proactive, hands on and a highly organised individual with a genuine passion for creating a safe, welcoming, compliant and well-maintained environment for our children, staff, parents and visitors?
We are seeking a dedicated School Site Manager to join our friendly team and play a vital role in the smooth and efficient running of our school.
You will have a key role in supporting teaching and learning by maintaining an environment that promotes wellbeing, safeguarding, and operational excellence — working collaboratively with colleagues who take pride in their school community and are committed to upholding our Trust and school’s vision and values.
About the Role
As Site Manager, you will:
- Lead on health & safety compliance, fire safety, and statutory site checks
- Ensure the security of the school site, acting as a key holder and responding to emergencies
- Oversee the management and maintenance of buildings, grounds, heating, lighting, and water systems
- Line manage and support caretaking and cleaning staff, fostering a positive and professional team culture
- Supervise contractors and ensure works meet compliance and safeguarding standards
- Monitor energy and water usage, promoting efficiency and sustainability
- Support school events, lettings, and community use of facilities
- Carry out minor repairs, maintenance, painting and decorating
This is a hands-on role requiring leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who:
- Who understands the importance of safeguarding and health & safety legislation
- Can effectively manage premises, facilities, and staff
- Is practical, organised, and solution-focused
- Communicates well and builds positive working relationships
- Takes pride in maintaining high standards
- Thrives as part of a friendly, hardworking team
- Demonstrates commitment to supporting and promoting our Trust and school’s vision, values, and inclusive ethos
Safeguarding Commitment
This role involves regulated activity with children and requires an Enhanced DBS check. The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, and ongoing professional development in line with Trust expectations.
Why Join Us?
You will be joining a welcoming and dedicated team who work collaboratively to create a safe, inclusive, and high-quality environment for our pupils. We are proud of our strong team culture and shared commitment to our Trust and school values.
Application information
To apply please submit completed applications forms to Rachael Birch (Business Manager) rbirch@stwerburghs.derbysch.uk by Midday 23.03.26.
We strongly encourage visits to school prior to application.
We will only accept applications made on DDAT application forms. Please note that we will not consider CVs as part of the shortlisting.
Applications are invited as soon as possible, we reserve the right to close applications early.
Please note that all candidates must have a right to work in the UK in order to be able to work at our Trust. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for international job applicants.
Closing Date: 23.03.26
Provisional Interviews: 26.03.26
DDAT welcomes a diverse population of both children and staff and is committed to promoting and developing equality of opportunity in all its functions.
DDAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, online checks, pre-employment and Disclosure Barring Service checks. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).
