Site Manager
Overview
The Fairisle Schools comprise Fairisle Infant & Nursery School and Fairisle Junior School, working collaboratively to provide an inspiring, caring, and vibrant learning environment for our pupils. We are seeking to appoint a skilled, proactive, and dependable Site Manager to take pride in our school estate and ensure that both school sites remain safe, secure, clean, and welcoming for children, staff, and visitors.
The Role
As our Site Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operational management of the premises, facilities, and grounds across both schools. You will play a crucial, hands-on role in creating safe and well-maintained environments where learning can flourish.
Working closely with the Executive Business Manager and Headteachers, you will organise your time effectively between both sites, supervising cleaning teams, managing routine maintenance, and overseeing external contractors.
Key Responsibilities include:
Security & Access: Acting as the principal keyholder across both sites, managing premises security, alarm systems, and emergency out-of-hours call-outs.
Health, Safety & Compliance: Ensuring adherence to statutory regulations and policies; completing routine checks, risk assessments, fire safety logs, and water/utilities monitoring.
Cleaning Management: Leading, supervising, training, and monitoring the cleaning team to ensure consistently high standards across all buildings, including deep cleans during school closures.
Maintenance & Improvement: Carrying out minor repairs, internal redecoration, and planned maintenance, as well as coordinating and supervising specialist external contractors.
Grounds & Facilities: Maintaining safe, clean, and attractive external grounds (including gritting and snow clearance during adverse weather) and setting up furniture/equipment for school events and assemblies.
Lettings & Out-of-Hours Support: Assisting with community lettings outside normal school hours (where applicable, this attracts additional pay).
About You
Personal attributes
We are looking for an enthusiastic, practical, and highly organised individual who:
Takes pride in high standards of workmanship, site safety, and cleanliness.
Has practical DIY/maintenance skills and a sound working knowledge of health and safety standards.
Can manage their own workload across two busy school sites with initiative and adaptability.
Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with school leaders.
Demonstrates a committed, professional approach to safeguarding and child welfare.
What We Offer:
A supportive, friendly, and dedicated school community.
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Opportunities for professional development and relevant site/health and safety training.
Additional pay opportunities for out-of-hours lettings.
Salary & Benefits
£29,742.00 per year (Plus excellent Pension and Benefits)
Location
Fairisle Junior School
Fairisle Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 8BY
Deadline and how to apply
For further details, an application pack, or to arrange an informal visit to the schools, please contact:
Contact Name / Office: Aaron Rattan - arattan@fjslive.net
Closing Date: 25th September 2026 - 17:00
Interview Date: TBC
Safeguarding
Our partnership and its schools are 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 Disclosure and Barring Check.
Job reference: FS-0926