Site Manager

Havering Education Services; Romford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in Romford is seeking a dedicated Site Manager to oversee the premises and ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety. The successful candidate will manage maintenance, security, and contractor relations in an engaging school environment. This is a permanent, full-time position requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively with others. Join a committed team and contribute to a positive learning environment, with training provided for those new to the role.

Benefits

28 days annual leave entitlement

Increase to 31 days after 5 years of service

Qualifications

• No previous experience necessary as training will be provided.
• Candidates must be willing to act as a key holder.
• Candidates may need to cover site staff absence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the school premises to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Oversee buildings and grounds maintenance, security, and contractors.
• Collaborate with the Senior Operations Officer on maintenance programming.

Skills

Excellent organisational and administration skills

Ability to support others and work as part of a team

Line management/supervisory experience

High level of team, interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to manage time effectively

High level of initiative and enthusiasm

Good understanding of Health and Safety

Job description

Employer: Success for All Educational Trust

Reference: SFAET/26/330693

Scale 6, Points 18-20

Closing on 09/03/2026 at 09:00

Enhanced DBS Check

Permanent | Full Time

36 hours per week.

REDDEN COURT SCHOOL

Committed to Success for All

Cotswold Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex RM3 0TS

Tel:[phone]

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Redden Court School is a member of the Success for All Educational Trust

Site Manager

Hours:36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. 28 days p/a annual leave entitlement, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service

Contract:Permanent, Full-Time

Start Date: As soon as possible

Pupils are proud to attend this school. They say it is friendly, warm and safe. Pupils have respectful relationships with teachers.

Teachers are enthusiastic subject experts. They check pupils’ understanding often. Pupils’ work and attitudes to learning reflect teachers’ high expectations.

Pupils flourish here. They work hard in class and take their education seriously

The provision for pupils’ wider development is exceptionally well thought through

Leaders have high expectations of all pupils’ achievement

The behaviour of pupils is exemplary. Pupils are motivated by rewards for showing their positive attitudes, such as trying hard in class or being helpful around the school. They are polite and respectful and readily celebrate their peers’ successes

Ofsted

As a valued and dependable member of our Site Management team, you will manage the school premises in order to ensure a high standard of cleanliness and maintenance, whilst at the same time ensuring a safe learning environment for our students and staff.

You will be responsible for the management and operation of premises related functions at the school including buildings and grounds maintenance, security and liaising with contractors.

You should be willing to attend training courses such as Health and Safety, IOSH and First Aid.

You will work closely with the Senior Operations Officer to strategically plan a schedule of works to ensure budgets are spent effectively and to develop a maintenance programme.

Successful candidates will have:

• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• The ability to support others and work as part of a team
• Line management/supervisory experience
• High level of team, interpersonal and communication skills
• The ability to manage time effectively, delegating tasks as appropriate, multitasking and working to tight deadlines
• A high level of initiative, enthusiasm and willingness to work in a collaborative manner
• Good understanding of Health and Safety in the context of a school environment

Previous experience is not necessary as training will be provided. The successful candidate will be required to act as a key holder which may include being called outside of normal working hours. The successful candidate will also be expected to cover site staff absence which involves some shift working.

To apply and for further information please click Apply here

Deadline for application is: Monday 9th March 2026 at 9am

Interviews with tasks to take place on: Tuesday 17th March 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role.

The use of AI is strictly prohibited to assist in any way with the application/interview process

References from 2 previous employers will be sought prior to interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced criminal records check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. Applications are welcome from all sections of the community regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Safeguarding

Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance.

It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities

Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

How to apply

To apply and for further information please click Apply here