Site Manager in Chatham

About this Role

Site Manager Grade C 12‑19 (£28,598 – £32,061) (salary negotiable dependent on experience). Permanent. Start Date: July 2026.

Do you take pride in creating safe, clean, and inspiring environments? Are you proactive, organised, and ready to make a real difference every day? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! We are looking for a dedicated Site Manager to join our school team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our school is a welcoming, secure, and well‑maintained space where children can thrive. This is a full‑time position, with a shift pattern, working with our site assistant. This is negotiable; we are open to discussions about hours and shift pattern, provided this still meets school requirements.

We are a three‑form entry primary school with a nursery. A distinctive feature of St Mary's Island School is that it shares the premises with St Mary's Island Church, which is actively engaged with the school and the delivery of its Christian ethos, vision, and values.

As Site Manager, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our school safe, secure, and welcoming for children, staff, and visitors. From overseeing maintenance and repairs to managing cleaning standards and ensuring the security of the premises, you’ll take pride in creating an environment where learning can flourish. This is a hands‑on, varied role that requires practical skills, strong organisation, and a proactive approach—every day brings a new challenge and the chance to make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the school site is safe, secure, and well‑maintained at all times.
• Carry out repairs and maintenance, keeping buildings and grounds in excellent condition.
• Supervise cleaning staff and maintain high standards of cleanliness across the school, carrying out daily cleaning tasks.
• Manage budgets and plan for long‑term site development.
• Liaise with contractors, oversee works, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Respond promptly to emergencies and take proactive steps to prevent issues.
• Support school lettings and contribute to creating a welcoming environment for all.

We Are Looking For

• Someone who takes pride in creating a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.
• A proactive and positive team member who communicates well and works collaboratively.
• An individual with practical maintenance skills and a good understanding of health and safety.
• Someone who is organised, dependable, and able to manage tasks independently.
• A flexible problem‑solver who responds calmly and effectively to challenges.
• Someone committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and staff.

We Can Offer You

• A strong commitment to our people, guided by principles of wellbeing, adaptability, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Access to high‑quality professional learning at every stage of your career.
• A positive, supportive working environment where teamwork benefits every child.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to children’s lives every single day.

St Mary's Island CEVA School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to keeping children safe. Any offer of employment will be subject to statutory pre‑employment checks including satisfactory references, online checks, Enhanced DBS, and Barred List checks. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020) and shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose any relevant criminal history prior to interview. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the United Kingdom.