Victoria Road Primary School is seeking a committed and experienced Site Manager to ensure the school premises are safe, secure, clean and well maintained, supporting a positive learning environment for all pupils and staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong practical skills, an eye for detail, and a passion for high standards in site management and health and safety.

As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the school site, buildings and grounds. You will play a key role in maintaining health and safety standards, managing contractors, overseeing cleaning staff, and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.

The Site Manager will:

• Manage site security, including unlocking/locking the premises and managing access.
• Supervise external contractors and cleaning staff.
• Carry out and oversee maintenance tasks and minor repairs.
• Monitor and maintain heating, lighting, and alarm systems.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including COSHH.
• Keeping accurate records and using facilities management systems.
• Order and manage cleaning materials and site supplies.
• Support the school in emergency situations and occasional out-of-hours call-outs.

The Site Manager Essential Skills and Experience:

• Experience working on a school site or similar environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements including COSHH and manual handling.
• Ability to use tools and equipment for a variety of maintenance tasks.
• Experience managing contractors and cleaning teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Confident with IT systems, including email and facilities management software.
• Physically fit, with the ability to carry out manual tasks and heavy lifting when required.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience working in a primary school or within a multi-academy trust.
• IOSH qualification or similar health and safety certification.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Relevant practical skills qualification (e.g. City & Guilds in carpentry, joinery).
• First Aid certification.
• Awareness of asbestos regulations and Legionella prevention methods.

 About the Trust

The Learning Academies Trust is a family of 18 schools across Plymouth and surrounding areas, dedicated to delivering outstanding education to all our children, whatever their starting point or background. Our Trust’s mission is:

Together we will… work with our children, families, and communities to provide exceptional learning opportunities for all our children

As part of the trust, we will support you to learn and develop, providing outstanding CPD and opportunities for collaboration between schools within the trust sharing resources, expertise and knowledge.

Further information about the position, the trust and the benefits we offer can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

To request a tour of the school or to discuss the role in anyway please contact the school on the number below.

If you believe you can demonstrate the dedication, skills and passion required, we look forward to receiving your application. If there are no vacancies currently, but you would like to register your interest for future vacancies, please join our talent pool and we will be in touch as soon as we have a suitable position.

Please note, the closing date is for guidance only. Successful applicants will be invited to interview at the earliest available opportunity. Learning Academies Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.

With 18 individual primary schools, the Learning Academies Trust is the largest primary school trust in Plymouth and the first education employer in Plymouth to achieve the Livewell Southwest Wellbeing at Work Bronze Award. The Trust is committed to supporting the wellbeing of all staff and is proud to work closely with official bodies to ensure we have a holistic approach to staff wellbeing.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought for all shortlisted candidates and all shortlisted candidates will be requested to complete a questionnaire about any convictions or adult cautions that are unspent.  Guidance will be given to those shortlisted. Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS.