Southampton City Council

We are looking for a proactive, skilled and enthusiastic Site Manager to join our happy and thriving school. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring our learning environment remains safe, well-maintained and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors. As a key member of our team, you will take pride in maintaining our school buildings and extensive grounds, leading site operations, managing contractors, and championing health and safety across the school. If you enjoy practical problem-solving, working independently, and making a visible difference every day, we would love to hear from you. Above all, we are looking for someone who is approachable, friendly, and brings a great sense of humour - a team player who enjoys building positive relationships with both children and adults. What You'll Be Doing Leading and promoting a positive Health and Safety culture throughout the school Managing all health and safety processes including risk assessments, training, and compliance checks (e.g., fire alarms, emergency lighting) Undertaking regular site inspections and ensuring a safe and well-presented environment at all times Overseeing the maintenance and efficient operation of school utilities Creating and delivering an annual maintenance plan in partnership with the Headteacher and Business Manager Managing external contractors to ensure high-quality completion of works Leading and supporting the cleaning team, including training and performance management Carrying out minor repairs, redecoration, and improvement projects Maintaining our large school grounds - woodlands, fields, and outdoor spaces (training provided if needed for machinery such as ride on mowers, chainsaws, and leaf vacuums) Managing budgets for caretaking and cleaning supplies Reporting regularly to the Governing Body on site and premises matters Supporting school events and functions, including furniture and equipment setup Acting as a keyholder for the school, responsible for site security and access, including opening/closing the premises and responding to out of hours emergencies when required What We're Looking For Strong literacy, numeracy, IT, and practical maintenance skills (please note this role requires physical labour) Experience in facilities management and knowledge of statutory Health and Safety procedures Previous school site management experience is an advantage but not essential - transferable skills from other facilities or maintenance roles will be considered Ability to work independently, use initiative, and solve problems confidently A friendly, approachable manner and excellent communication skills A great sense of humour and a positive, can do attitude A commitment to providing a safe, positive environment for children and staff Reliability and responsibility, particularly regarding security and emergency call outs Why Join Us? A warm, supportive, and welcoming school community Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development A chance to make a real difference to the school environment and the experience of our pupils Varied, rewarding work where no two days are the same Role Details Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Annual leave: 24 days (rising to 28 days after 5 years' service) Working hours to include mornings, with some flexibility available Keyholder role with responsibility for site security outside normal school hours Interested? We'd Love to Meet You Start Date: 13th April 2026 (or earlier) Pre application visits are strongly advised - come and see our school community for yourself! To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact Sarah Harrison (Business Manager) We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received and may arrange interviews before the advertised date. Safeguarding - Moorlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process including an enhanced DBS check, a full online check and references from previous employers

A leading educational institution in England is looking for a proactive Site Manager to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. The role involves managing health and safety, overseeing maintenance, and leading a cleaning team. Ideal candidates should have strong practical maintenance skills, communication skills, and the ability to work independently. Join a supportive community with opportunities for professional development. Starting date is 13th April 2026, with flexible working hours.

A leading educational institution in Southampton is seeking a dynamic Head of Creative for their all-through secondary school, starting September 2026. The successful candidate will develop creative departments and actively contribute to the inclusive school community, emphasizing strong Christian values. Ambition and energy are crucial, along with strong organizational skills. Applications can be made through TES or the school's website, with a closing date set for 5th January 2026.

To start September 2026 Do you have the ambition, energy and drive to be part of a unique and growing new school? We are looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of Creative to join our growing secondary phase at St Mark's Church of England, all-through school in Southampton. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious teacher to develop their practice and actively contribute to our evolving creative departments. St Mark's opened the secondary phase of its all-through school in 2022 when the school moved into brand new facilities. The school is highly oversubscribed and quickly established an excellent local reputation, including a rating of 'good' in all areas by Ofsted in 2022. The successful candidate will be keen to become an active member of the school community and opportunities for development are rich. With a rich diversity of backgrounds and cultures from our local community, the post-holder needs to be fully committed to inclusivity and hold a core belief in raising aspirations for every child regardless of their background and individual needs. Being part of a growing school is a rare and exciting opportunity and the unique context of being Southampton's only all-through school gives candidates an opportunity to work across all ages with a range of staff as we further expand and gain a really broad range of experiences. To be successful, you will need to uphold our school's strong Christian values of Love, Service and Belonging and live these values as you work with colleagues to support our children and our community. As well as this, you will be highly organised, demonstrating how you can balance high expectations in the classroom alongside the role of a Head of Curriculum. Ambition and energy are equally as important as experience and applicants are warmly invited to visit the school. Visits can be arranged by contacting the Human Resources Team via email at . Applications can be made through TES or directly via the school website and return completed applications to: . We look forward to hearing from you. Closing date: 4pm, Monday 5th January 2026. We reserve the right to call candidates for interview and appoint to the role before the closing date. St Mark's Church of England School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role requires an enhanced DBS. Southampton City Council is an equal opportunity employer.