Site Manager - Grove Vale Primary

Grove Vale Primary School, Join Our Team The Governors and Head teacher of Grove Vale Primary School wish to appoint a dedicated, proactive, and highly reliable Site Manager to play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in site management, maintenance, or facilities management who takes pride in their work and enjoys being part of a supportive school community. As Site Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management, security, maintenance, and cleanliness of the school site. You will oversee the efficient operation of the premises, ensuring that buildings and grounds are safe, well maintained, and fit for purpose at all times. Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the security of the school site, including locking and unlocking premises and operating alarms and CCTV systems.
• Carrying out routine inspections and identifying maintenance requirements.
• Coordinating and monitoring contractors and external service providers.
• Supervising cleaning staff and maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the school.
• Supporting health and safety compliance and maintaining appropriate records.
• Managing minor repairs and site improvement projects.
• Monitoring utilities and promoting efficient use of energy across the site.
• Working closely with school leaders to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the school environment. What We Are Looking For: We are looking for someone who:
• Has at least three years' experience in a site management, maintenance, caretaking, or similar role.
• Has experience of supervising or monitoring staff.
• Possesses practical maintenance and DIY skills.
• Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements, including COSHH and fire safety.
• Can communicate effectively with staff, contractors, and external agencies.
• Is dependable, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Is flexible and able to work occasional evenings and weekends when required.
• Relevant training such as COSHH, IOSH, Manual Handling, Asbestos Awareness, and Fire Safety would be advantageous.
• A supportive leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The chance to make a real difference to the environment in which our children learn and thrive. Prior to applying, please give consideration to any other existing contracts to ensure that you can fulfil the role if successful Application packs, (JD, Pers spec and application forms) are available below and should be returned to jessica.petrie@grovevale.sandwell.sch.uk. Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via email. If you provided an email address, correspondence will be sent via e-mail. If you are successful in being short-listed for interview, you will be contacted via email within 28 working days of the closing date. Please ensure you check your junk/spam boxes as well as your inbox incase any correspondence has been delivered there. We are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Online Search An online search will be undertaken on all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have the opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at the interview. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children's Barring List Check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Further information relating to our school, including our policies can be found on our website - https://www.grovevale.co.uk Hours: 25 hours per week Grade: Grade D, SCP 9-17, £28,153 - £32,046 ( Actual salary, £19,022 - £21,652 p.a.) Location: Grove Vale Primary, 16 Monksfield Ave, Birmingham B43 6AL Closing Date: Friday 30th October 2026 Shortlisting Date: 1st November 2026 Visiting Days: 15th October 2026 Interview Date: TBC Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted after the closing date.