School Site Manager in Hemel Hempstead

Site Manager

Start Date: 26th October (including a 3-day handover period)

Hours:

Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, reliable and personable Site Manager to play a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-presented environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who takes pride in their work, enjoys problem-solving, and can work both independently and collaboratively as part of a wider site team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular site maintenance and safety checks
• Undertaking ad hoc cleaning duties as required
• Managing general grounds maintenance to ensure the site remains safe and presentable
• Working closely with the Site Operations Manager to complete planned and reactive tasks
• Liaising with and meeting contractors on site
• Updating compliance records and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks using iAM Compliant
• Raising requisitions and supporting site administration processes
• Assisting in maintaining high standards of health and safety across the site

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Have a good understanding of health and safety within a school or similar environment
• Be confident using IT systems and maintaining compliance records
• Possess excellent communication skills and be able to build positive relationships with staff, pupils, contractors and visitors
• Be organised, dependable and able to manage their workload effectively
• Have a proactive approach and a willingness to take initiative
• Be a self-starter who can identify and resolve issues independently
• Bring a positive attitude, a good sense of humour and a genuine team spirit

What We Offer

• A varied and rewarding role
• The opportunity to make a positive impact on the day-to-day running of a busy educational setting
• A supportive working environment
• The chance to work as part of a dedicated and friendly team

The successful applicant will be subject to all relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

Essential Criteria

• Able to work 5 days a week (term time only), Monday-Friday 8:30-15:30
• Right to work in the UK we CANNOT accept sponsorship or a skilled worker visa
• Minimum two recent references, covering the last two years
• Up-to-date DBS/police check, or be willing to obtain one

Please note, if you do not have a Non-Voluntary Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, we will need to help you process a new one at a cost of £62.70. This will be refunded after 20 days of work with us.

What can Five Education offer you?

• Check out our Google reviews for one of the best supply experiences in Bristol! We offer free specialised training in areas such as Team Teach, Makaton, PMLD/SLD Awareness, Autism Awareness, and more
• Free DBS (refunded when you work 20 days)
• Recommending a friend bonus scheme
• Specialist support / mentoring while you are working

Pay: Five Education operates a PAYE payroll; this is the most transparent way to be paid with no hidden fees such as admin fee or employer's NI. Please note pay rate is for illustration and does include holiday pay.

Vetting: Five Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all of the staff we employ to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo checks including reference checks, TRA checks and will need to have a DBS. There will also be an interview.

We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level.

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